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NVCA Urges the White House Office of Science and Technology to Foster Innovation in Capital-Intensive Sectors
blog, Energy, Public Policy /by Emily BakerThis week, NVCA submitted our comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Economic Council (NEC) on their updates to the 2009 Strategy for American Innovation, a comprehensive set of goals to advance innovation in the U.S. We are committed to advancing public policies to support the growth […]
Advancing Reforms to Spur U.S. Medical Innovation
blog, Healthcare Innovation, Public Policy /by Kelly SloneNVCA Provides Public Policy Recommendations to House Committee on Energy and Commerce to Address Current Challenges Hindering Medical Innovation The U.S. venture capital industry has always played a critical role in advancing medical innovation through investment in the life sciences industry, which includes biopharmaceutical, medical technology and diagnostics companies. The life sciences industry has revolutionized […]
Startup Day Across America Will Highlight The Scale of Opportunity and Innovation Across the U.S.
blog, Miscellaneous /by Bobby FranklinTremendous opportunity exists for innovators across the U.S. to transform and improve the most basic ways we live, work and play. The convergence of accessible, affordable technologies and the development of new resources for entrepreneurs has made it easier than ever to start a company. High-growth startups are driving change across all sectors of the […]
NVCA provides key data and, more importantly, the context
blog, Corporate Venture, Research, Venture Investment /by Ben VeghteConner Forrest of TechRepublic published an article today, How 2014 could become the year of the startup, making the case that we could see a strong year for startups due to a rise in venture capital investment and exits through mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings. Our most recent quarterly PwC/NVCA MoneyTree™ Report based […]
Why It Matters That Rupert Murdoch Joined the Push for Immigration Reform
blog, Immigration, Public Policy /by Emily BakerThe much-talked about Wall Street Journal piece from Rupert Murdoch on the urgent need to pass immigration reform shines a bright light on the need for Congress to come together and act. While Murdoch is one of many, many voices championing this issue, his piece stands in contrast to the cacophony of voices who are sending immigration […]
Reflections from a New NVCA Chairman
blog, Miscellaneous /by Scott SandellAs I begin my term serving as the 2014-2015 Chairman of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), I wanted to use this first blog post as an opportunity to provide the venture community with my outlook on the coming year and discuss NVCA’s role as a resource, champion and unifying force for our dynamic industry. […]
Recapping an Active Week in Washington
blog, Healthcare Innovation, Miscellaneous, Public Policy /by Bobby FranklinThere is immense opportunity in America today to build new technologies, services and products that shape the world. One of our key priorities at NVCA is ensuring America remains a country where the new ideas can flourish and long-term investment in innovation is rewarded. But, an environment that supports entrepreneurship and investment in new ideas […]
NVCA Participates in 2014 Energy Datapalooza Event at White House
blog, Energy, Public Policy /by Emily BakerLast week, I attended the 2014 Energy Datapalooza event hosted at the White House, a gathering of innovators who are using the power of data to build the clean energy economy. Several venture-backed companies were part of the technology showcase and exhibited at the event, highlighting novel technologies aimed at energy efficiency, utility load management […]
Announcing the Launch of NVCA SmartBrief
blog, Miscellaneous /by Ben VeghteAt NVCA, we spend every day working to empower our members and the entrepreneurs they fund by advocating for policies that encourage innovation and reward long-term investment. In order to keep you updated on all the important things we are working on to strengthen the startup ecosystem as well as arm you with the latest […]
Recapping VentureScape 2014
blog, Events /by Bobby FranklinWhen I boarded my flight for San Francisco to attend VentureScape 2014, I was brimming with excitement, anticipation and, yes, I’ll admit, a little nervousness. Despite having had the privilege of speaking with and meeting hundreds folks in the venture community during my first nine months with NVCA, this was going to be my first […]