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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
May 28, 2025
Venture Forward’s 13th Emerging Manager Office Hours program (EMOH 13) will be held virtually on May 28, 2025, sponsored by GV, Nakama and SVB.
25 emerging fund managers (EMs) from underrepresented backgrounds will be selected to attend, to meet with LPs, GPs with significant fundraising / fund management experience, industry advisors, and each other.
EMs will learn about industry best practices during fireside chat discussions with leading GPs and LPs and will get the opportunity to seek personalized feedback and guidance, during 4 rounds of 1:1 and small-group meetings with EMOH hosts.
Applicants who meet the following criteria will be given preference:
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- Based in the U.S., and investing in startups domestically
- Currently raising or managing fund 2, 3, or 4
- Raising or managing a fund of less than $150 million
June 5, 2025
Mark your calendars to join us for NVCA’s Leadership Awards Dinner to be held on June 5, 2025, at the Rosewood Hotel Sand Hill. The event honors those who have made significant contributions to foster innovation, advance technology, and drive new company formation. Nominations are now closed.
2025 Award Winners:
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- Venture Vanguard: Howard Morgan of B Capital, Chris Rizik of Renaissance Venture Capital, and Ann Winblad of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
- Rising Star: Nicole DeTommaso of Harlem Capital, Sarah Du of Uncork Capital, David Rothzeid of Shield Capital, Matt Schappell of Frist Cressey Ventures, and Andreas Vandris of Menlo Ventures
- Inclusion Impact: Heartland Forward
- Startup Innovator: HistoSonics
- Startup Champions: Chairman French Hill (R-AR) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA)