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NVCA is open by invitation to all professional venture capital firms and corporate venture capital investors who are responsible for investing risk capital in developing companies or industries on a professional basis. Click here for additional membership eligibility. Membership includes a wide variety of benefits and services detailed below.
Representation NVCA is the leading public policy advocate for the venture capital industry. NVCA works with all branches of government, the media and organizations nationwide to foster a better understanding of how entrepreneurship and venture capital impacts the U.S. economy. In addition, NVCA provides many opportunities for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs to become active in the policy formation process. Click here for more information about NVCA's policy activities.
Professional Development NVCA's professional development programs are designed to enhance knowledge and encourage the sharing of information on best practices, industry trends, research, and strategy. NVCA holds regular webcasts on topics important to the venture community as well as periodic in-person meetings. Members also reap professional development benefits from NVCA publications, member-wide teleconferences, special interest group activities and information found on the NVCA website. For more information about NVCA's upcoming events and to access our webcast archive, please visit the NVCA Events page.
Management Liability Insurance Program NVCA has partnered with TechAssure to offer its members VentureInsure,SM a suite of comprehensive insurance coverages and risk management services designed to protect venture capitalists and their investments at a competitive price. Click here for more information about VentureInsure.SM
Networking Throughout the year, NVCA hosts several networking events designed to enhance members' contacts, professional development and deal flow. Networking opportunities cane be found at the NVCA Annual Meeting, regional networking luncheons, special interest group gatherings and various other Association events. Click here for more information about upcoming events.
Research & Publications NVCA encourages, underwrites and publicizes research and information on issues important to the venture ecosystem. Association publications include:
Through NVCA's partnership with Thomson Reuters and PricewarterhouseCoopers, the Association collects and publishes quarterly venture industry statistics. All NVCA members who participate in the quarterly MoneyTree survey are eligible to received discounted access to ThomsonONE.com with Private Equity. Click here for more information about our research program.
Public Relations NVCA serves as a united voice for the venture capital industry and works with the media on a regular basis throughout the United States. NVCA's spokespersons program facilitates introductions and relationships between journalists and NVCA members, while providing a human face to the venture process. For more information about our spokespersons program, please contact Emily Mendell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Technology Services Through NVCA's Partner Program, NVCA offers its members discounts on the following technology services: Intralinks, Inc. offers NVCA members a 10% discount on their secure online document distribution service. Please visit www.intralinks.com for more information. Conference Plus offers NVCA members and their portfolio companies highly competitive rates for audio and web conferencing (.0395 cents per minute for audio!). For more information, contact Ivette Hernandez at 512-535-4596 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
NVCA is a Microsoft BizSpark Partner
Through Microsoft’s BizSpark, members of the NVCA can now offer startups fast, easy access to current, full-featured Microsoft software development tools and server technologies, as well as production licenses at no cost. To be eligible for the Microsoft BizSpark Program, startups must be:
Enrollment in the program is free. Startups can keep all the dev and test software they have downloaded over the three years of the program. Microsoft will assess a USD$100 program offering fee at program exit. Members of the NVCA are pre-approved as a BizSpark Network Partner. But, firms must enroll to get started.
Venture Philanthropy NVCA serves as a clearinghouse for information regarding venture philanthropy. Click here for listing of venture philanthropy organizations. Fidelity Charitable Services® (FCS) encourages philanthropy through a Giving Account® with the Fidelity® Charitable Gift Fund, a donor-advised fund program. In 2008, more than 240 NVCA members, with over $70M in assets, gave to nonprofits with a Giving Account. NVCA members are also encouraged to learn more about The Entrepreneurs Foundation and incorporate corporate citizenship programs at their firms and at their portfolio companies. For more information about The Entrepreneurs Foundation, please visit www.efbayarea.org.
Venture Firm Administration NVCA has formed a partnership with the Venture Capital/Private Equity Office Managers Association (VCOMA). VCOMA brings together office managers who support the private equity industry to share ideas, resources, and information. VCOMA members also receive discounts from many vendors that private equity firms purchase products and services from on a regular basis. All NVCA Member firms are eligible for one free membership in VCOMA. Additional memberships are available to NVCA member firms at a discount. To learn more about VCOMA, please visit www.vcoma.com. NVCA members can sign up at: http://www.vcoma.biz/Register.
NVCA'S SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Medical Industry Group The NVCA Medical Industry Group addresses the unique needs of life science venture investors. Membership is automatic to all NVCA members who actively invest in the medical industry including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, and healthcare services. The NVCA Medical Industry Group facilitates working with policymakers, trade advocacy groups, portfolio companies and patient organizations to ensure that public policies are rational, efficient, well administered and result in high quality medical technology that is widely available to the U.S. public. In addition to legislative and regulatory activities, the Group is committed to gathering and disseminating high quality information about life science investing and its positive impact on patient care and the U.S. economy. For more info, click here or contact Kelly Slone at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Corporate Venture Group The NVCA Corporate Venture Group (CVG) works to fulfill the information, education, and networking needs of corporate venture investors, enabling them to accelerate the progress of innovation and growth through successful strategic venturing. The CVG is designed to build better communication and practical cooperation across all parties in the venture process-corporations, venture capitalists, start-up companies, and the research community. For more info, click here, or contact Janice Mawson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
CFO Taskforce The NVCA CFO Task Force is comprised of venture firm CFOs and plays a critical role of providing guidance and technical expertise on issues facing the venture industry. For more information, contact John Taylor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Jennifer Dowling at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Strategic Communications Group The Strategic Communications Group was formed to enhance the overall effectiveness of the venture capital industry's communications and to assist NVCA members in maximizing the returns on their respective commitments to brand development and investor relations. For more information, contact Emily Mendell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Legal Roundtable The NVCA facilitates gatherings of general counsels and others who are responsible for the legal function within a venture firm in order to foster the sharing of best practices and to discuss the legal challenges associated with operating a venture firm. NVCA's Model Legal Documents is one result of this collaboration. Click here for more information about NVCA's model legal documents.
Human Capital Forum Compensation trends, best practices, technology solutions and the use of search firms are just a sampling of the confidential information that is shared between members who are responsible for portfolio human capital recruitment. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Cleantech Advisory Council NVCA's Cleantech Council is a national working group that assists NVCA staff in identifying regulatory and legislative issues critical to the development and commercialization of new Cleantech technologies. The "Council" helps formulate NVCA's policy agenda in the Cleantech arena and is working to accelerate the growth of this emerging venture segment. The "Council" is open to NVCA Members who are actively investing in cleantech companies. For more information contact Emily Baker at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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