Hopes were high for the VC markets entering 2025, but volatility has shifted the economic landscape with tariffs inducing uncertainty around growth and inflation. At the same time, there have been high-profile IPO filings and an acquisition agreement between Google and Wiz. Will this be a catalyst for more activity moving forward? This webinar will highlight relevant data from the past quarter and zero in on our analysts’ outlook for the rest of 2025. Join us to hear our panel of experts from NVCA, J.P. Morgan, Dentons, and Deloitte discuss how these market developments impact VC.

Key topics

• Bright spots abound despite low liquidity and a slow start to fundraising.
• Dealmaking continued at a similar pace as last year while deal value has become incredibly concentrated.
• Market volatility can wreak havoc on new markets; what should VC firms expect?

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: 

• 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 

Learn more and apply to attend by Wednesday, Apr. 9! 

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.  Reserve your seat now and stay tuned as we announce the VC award winners in the coming weeks! Nominations are now closed.