NVCA Statement on Gail Slater’s Confirmation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2025
Contact: Evan Keller
Email: ekeller@nvca.org
WASHINGTON, DC –National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) President and CEO Bobby Franklin issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Gail Slater to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust division:
“Gail Slater brings a deep understanding of the challenges startups face to a role that is critical to restarting our nation’s flywheel of innovation. The VC industry is eager to begin working with her to foster a fair and competitive regulatory environment that gives founders and investors the confidence to innovate, compete and scale their businesses.”
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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) empowers the next generation of American companies that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. As the voice of the U.S. venture capital and startup community, NVCA advocates for public policy that supports the American entrepreneurial ecosystem. Serving the venture community as the preeminent trade association, NVCA arms the venture community for success, serving as the leading resource for venture capital data, practical education, peer-led initiatives, and networking. For more information about NVCA, please visit www.nvca.org.
