Upcoming Events
November 5, 2026
SPVs have become a common path for capital to reach the most sought-after private companies. As more capital chases fewer allocations, sponsors are layering vehicles to meet demand, and the market is still working out the standards that should govern them. Each layer adds cost, complexity, and distance from an investor’s rights.
Join NVCA and Sydecar for a conversation about bringing clearer standards to layered SPVs. Building on Sydecar’s Layered SPVs: A Practical Guide, we’ll hear from the guide’s author, the NVCA team, and experienced SPV managers on how these vehicles work in practice and what responsible structuring looks like for sponsors and investors.
We’ll cover:
READ MORE
- Why layered SPVs have become a common route to high-demand allocations, and the market problem they solve;
- How fees stack across layers and what that means for investor returns;
- How many layers is too many, and why professional sponsors tend to treat two as the practical maximum;
- The questions investors should get answered in writing before they wire funds, and what it signals when a sponsor can’t answer them; and,
- Where sponsors, investors, and service providers need to align on standards for disclosure and structure.
- Whether you sponsor SPVs or invest through them, this session offers a practical look at how to evaluate layered structures and what it will take for the market to agree on best practices.
November 10, 2026
Join NVCA for an update on the midterm elections and the implications for the upcoming year in the venture industry.
Contact membership@nvca.org for registration information.
December 2, 2026
Deep tech innovations emerging from national laboratories and top research institutions hold game-changing potential—yet standard venture models often struggle to evaluate or de-risk them at the earliest stages.
Moderated and co-produced by CIVC Founding General Partner Jack Crawford, this session brings together NVCA members, corporate venture leaders, and tech transfer executives to examine:
• Sourcing Beyond the Radar: Uncovering high-conviction deep tech within federal labs and university R&D before mainstream institutional rounds form.
• De-Risking via Corporate Co-Investment: Utilizing corporate venture capital (CVC) networks and enterprise R&D teams to validate technical feasibility early.
• The Commercial Bridge: Connecting academic and lab-stage breakthroughs directly to enterprise sales pipelines and scalable venture models.
READ MORE
December 4, 2026
NVCA will host a virtual conversation with Josh Carter, Associate Administrator of SBA's Office of Investment and Innovation, featuring opening remarks from Gavin Christensen, Chair of NVCA and Managing Partner of Kickstart, to discuss SBA's initiatives aimed at providing additional capital solutions for investors and innovative startups. Key topics will include recent developments in the SBIC program, implementation of the reauthorized SBIR/STTR programs, and opportunities to leverage public-private partnerships to address financing gaps.
READ MORE
Industry Events Calendar
To submit an event to be considered for the NVCA Events Calendar please click here.
Tell Us About Your Event
"*" indicates required fields
35 events found.
Events
Calendar of Events
|
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
Sunday
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
Deep tech innovations emerging from national laboratories and top research institutions hold game-changing potential—yet standard venture models often struggle to evaluate or de-risk them at the earliest stages. Moderated and … |
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
NVCA will host a virtual conversation with Josh Carter, Associate Administrator of SBA's Office of Investment and Innovation, featuring opening remarks from Gavin Christensen, Chair of NVCA and Managing Partner … |
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|