Peer Groups

The benefits: Individuals at NVCA member firms are invited to participate in exclusive Peer Groups dedicated to investment strategy, functional expertise, or policy interest. To sign up, please email Jenny Zemel.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKING GROUP

New in 2024: AI Working Group comprised of 60+ members focused on regulatory and legislative issues that will inform NVCA’s nascent policy agenda regarding AI issues to ensure that the voice of the startup ecosystem is heard in debates on Capitol Hill and federal agency rulemakings.

BLOCKCHAIN WORKING GROUP

VC investors and the blockchain entrepreneurs they support engage in dynamic public policy conversations surrounding emerging technology. New in 2022: Subgroup for operators to exchange best practices and network.

CFO TASK FORCE

Highly engaged group of 200+ CFOs, COOs, and senior operations professionals participate in regular calls to discuss shared challenges and best practices in accounting, back-office operations, and financial reporting. The group also meets for an annual two-day summit. CPE credit available.

CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP

Brings together 50+ VC funds to discuss major issues in climate tech with a focus on regulatory and legislative issues.

CORPORATE VENTURE WORKSHOPS

NVCA offers CVC Mentor Studio, peer-led learning sessions on topics of interest to our community.

GROWTH EQUITY GROUP

Convenes growth equity investors to inform public policy debates and to raise awareness of unique issues facing the asset class. Newest addition: Subgroup for operators to exchange best practices.

HEALTHCARE INNOVATION GROUP

Organizes healthcare investors to educate policymakers on the critical role medical innovation plays in the U.S. healthcare system as well as discuss challenges facing the medical innovation ecosystem. This group also informs stakeholders on the complex development process for new drugs and devices.

NATIONAL SECURITY WORKING GROUP

Supports pressing issues for U.S. leadership in technology fields critical to national security, provides frontier technology expertise to government officials and advocates for the needs of frontier technology startups. This group’s work has taken on increased importance given newfound urgency around technology adoption in defense.

Learn more: NVCA Peer Groups are unique forums for venture professionals to connect. Download the informational one-pager below for more information.

NVCA Peer Groups are unique forums for venture professionals to connect. Download the informational one-pager to learn more:

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