Upcoming Events
- a roundtable session for VC fund managers to share operational challenges and best practices
- an investor dinner
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
RAISE GP Day provides tactical sessions on fundraising, marketing, and firm-building, led by leading LPs, GPs and operators.
Open to 300 GPs and bridged directly into RAISE Week across San Francisco, the broadest gathering of LPs and emerging managers in venture capital.
What GP Day is:
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A full day of programming for venture managers — October 21, 2026, San Francisco
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Masterclasses taught by experienced operators and GPs
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LP panels featuring investors actively backing emerging managers
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Workshops on fundraising, marketing, and firm-building
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Open to 300 GPs who apply to RAISE
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1 event,Investing for financial returns and positive impact is possible. That's the theme of a new book Intended Consequences: How to Build Market-Leading Companies with Responsible Innovation by General Catalyst Managing Partner, Hemant Taneja. Let's discuss how venture capital can play a role in building companies creating technology that does good and avoids harmful, unintended consequences. … |
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1 event,SVB’s Access to Innovation is proud to partner with theBoardlist to present a 3-part series focused on increasing representation in the board room. Join us for a series of in-depth conversations with experienced board directors who will share actionable tips & strategies to support women and underrepresented individuals identify and secure board roles. SESSION #2: … |
1 event,VC University ONLINE is the definitive online course in venture finance. Participants learn the fundamentals of venture and earn a certificate of completion. Course components include lectures, conversations with leading venture capitalists, interactive activities, and networking. Our partner and supporting organization, Venture Forward, is offering a limited number of full scholarships to support aspiring and … |
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1 event,Join Cisco Investments for an insightful discussion about emerging innovation and investing trends in Hybrid Work. We’ll feature Cisco’s Collaboration executives and notable venture capitalists. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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1 event,SVB’s Access to Innovation is proud to partner with theBoardlist to present a 3-part series focused on increasing representation in the board room. Join us for a series of in-depth conversations with experienced board directors who will share actionable tips & strategies to support women and underrepresented individuals identify and secure board roles. SESSION #2: … |
1 event,LP Office Hours (LPOH) is an opportunity for candid conversations around how emerging VC fund managers from diverse backgrounds and LPs can build stronger relationships. Venture Forward’s 7th LPOH will be held on Thursday, May 19 in Chicago, with: Panel w/a variety of LPs 1:1 Meetings with LPs 1:1 Meetings with experienced GPs Roundtable discussions … |
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1 event,Your IP adds value to your company and learn about key issues that may prevent you from securing a patent. |
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1 event,Now in its 17th year, the Forum is back in person and will bring together the most active private equity IR, marketing and communications professionals to focus on best practices in fundraising, LP relations, branding, communications and marketing strategies. Industry professionals will gather during this critical time to discuss their most significant day-to-day pain points … |
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1 event,Join us to learn about Angel investors and the difference between Angels and traditional VCs, and the difference between debt and equity investments. |
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1 event,"NVCA is offering members a special 10% off opportunity to attend ACG's InterGrowth conference in April. InterGrowth is the premier dealmaking conference in the middle market - offering one-on-one meeting technology and customized Deal Tables ensure you will find, meet, and make deals with the right people, in the best setting, and with the utmost … |
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2 events,Join NVCA, in partnership with Cooley for our first 2022 regional Spotlight, featuring investors and leaders discussing the innovation community in Chicago. |
1 event,AGENDA (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time) 5:00 PM – Doors Open for Arrival and Check-in 5:30 PM – Welcome and Introductions to NYU Tandon Veterans Future Lab, PenFed Foundation, and VEIP Top Cities 5:45 PM – Keynote Address on Veteran Access to Capital 6:00 PM - Veteran Capital Panel 7:00 PM - Networking … |
1 event,We will discuss capital structures, term sheets, and capitalization and liquidation models. |
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