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$244 Billion
the amount spent on R&D from VC-backed public companies in 2020, up from essentially zero in the 1970s
960%
employment growth at VC-backed companies from 1990 to 2020 vs. 40% at total private sector
62.5%
of VC-backed jobs are distributed broadly accross the entire U.S.
75%
of the largest U.S. VC backed companies would not even exist or achieved their current scale without an active VC industry
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Upcoming Events
March 3, 2026
When it comes to fundraising in 2026, it’s a tale of two markets. Q4 data from PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor showed US VC fundraising hit a decade-low in 2025 ($66.1B), yet capital concentration reached a 15-year high with half of all venture dollars going to just 0.05% of deals.
In this exclusive webinar, Juniper Square and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) join 2025 Top Fundraisers to dissect the current state of capital formation and what GPs can do to succeed in a bifurcated market.
Key topics include:
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- The macro shift: An analysis of the 2026 venture climate, focusing on the “liquidity trap,” the resurgence of the IPO window, and the impact of the secondary market.
- Differentiation, brand, and LP trust: When every firm tells a compelling story about deals and talent, differentiation comes from how convincingly their brand story shows up in execution, transparency, and consistency for LPs.
- Operational alpha as a competitive edge: Why top-performing firms are moving beyond spreadsheets to leverage connected platforms to accelerate the fundraising process.
March 4, 2026
Venture Forward, NVCA’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm, is continuing its virtual, quarterly educational series in 2026 to give newer fund managers exclusive access to industry experts and practical insights to help accelerate their careers.
Emerging Manager Power Hours (EMPH) will kick off the year with our first session on Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET.
Session Details:
- Speaker: Alex Konrad (former Forbes Midas List curator; Founder, Upstarts Media)
- Topic: How to gain exposure and secure meaningful media attention for your firm and portfolio companies
- Format: Alex will share practical frameworks and examples, with ample time for EM Q&A
- Audience: 25 US-based GPs currently raising or managing Funds II–IV will be selected to participate.
April 6, 2026
We’re excited to share that NVCA is an official partner of HumanX 2026, the world’s premier enterprise AI conference, taking place April 6–9 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
HumanX is an unmissable, high-impact conference that unites 6,500 leaders, builders, and investors driving real transformation. It’s not just panels and hype; at HumanX, every session, meeting, and moment is designed to help you learn, connect, and go.
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Make sure to use the exclusive NVCA discount code: HX26P_NATIONALVENTURECAPITALASSOCIATION to unlock pre-sale ticket pricing of $1,795 (a $3,995 value).
Why HumanX
HumanX is the only conference specifically designed for decision-makers, especially those building their AI roadmaps.
HumanX connects you with top-tier consultants, partners, and solution providers to help you actually build what you scoped. Clinics, roadmaps, and ongoing support to get AI out of the slide deck and into production.
May 14, 2026
The NVCA Leadership Awards Dinner brings together the leaders shaping the future of venture for an evening of recognition and community.
We’ll celebrate standout individuals and firms moving the industry forward, with time for the conversations and moments that define what makes this industry so special.
This event is for VCs only. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to Jason Vita (jvita@nvca.org).
Event Details:
May 14, 2026 | Rosewood Sand Hill
Room block information will be available after registering
Dress code:
Smart Casual (Jeans are fine – we want you to be comfortable outside!)
Ticket Pricing:
Member:- Single Ticket (1), $850
- Half Table (5), $4,200
- Full Table (9), $7,500
- Single Ticket (1), $1,200
- Half Table (5), $6,000
- Full Table (9), $10,800