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NVCA is a nonprofit association powered by our members. We convene venture capital investors, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to shape public policy priorities, to develop new industry initiatives, to provide premier research, and to participate in professional development opportunities with their peers.
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SSBCI ResourcesThe program provides capital to small businesses and startups in underrepresented regions and communities.
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Venture ForwardNVCA’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is on a mission to democratize access to the venture capital industry.
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Model Legal Documents – New Updates!The NVCA Model Legal Documents are the industry-embraced model documents that can be used in venture capital financings.
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Peer GroupsNVCA Peer Groups are unique forums for venture professionals to connect.
$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 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.
March 14, 2026
Headed to SXSW? We can’t wait to see you there!
This year we’re teaming up with Manhattan Venture Partners to co-host two VC-only events at Capital Factory on March 14:
☕ VCs-Only Brunch | 10 AM – 1 PM
🎙️ Secondary is Primary Panel + Networking Reception | 2 – 6 PM
Whether you join us for one event or both, it’s a full day designed for the VC community.
Important Instruction on How to Attend
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- Apply for Backstage at Capital Factory and list “NVCA” as your referral: https://house.capitalfactory.com/page/4979256/backstage
- Register for the brunch: Here
- Register to attend the panel: Here
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.
REGISTER HERE
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.
April 14, 2026
The AI Inflection Point: Policy, Power, and National Competitiveness is a complimentary, members-only AI Policy Summit on Tuesday, April 14, in San Francisco.
Unlike other AI conferences, this summit focuses on policy as its central theme.
AI continues to rapidly transform venture capital, global competition, and the regulatory landscape. Current policy decisions will shape the future of innovation, and your input is essential to this discussion.
What to Expect:
You’ll hear from top industry leaders through a mix of in-depth panels, fireside chats, and presentations, all centered on the regulatory implications of AI across healthcare, national security, energy, crypto, and other sectors.
The event concludes with a cocktail reception, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow members.
Important Note: Capacity is limited to 120 attendees, so please register and arrive early.
For more information on registering for the event, members are encouraged to reach out to membership@nvca.org.
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