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Venture-backed Exit Activity Hit a Quarterly Record $138.3 Billion in 2Q 2019
SEATTLE, July 11, 2019 – The second quarter of 2019 set a quarterly record with $138.3 billion in exit value, bringing total venture-backed exit activity through the first half of the year to $188.5 billion, according to the PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor, the authoritative quarterly report on venture capital activity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem jointly produced by PitchBook […]
Second Edition of NVCA-Deloitte Human Capital Survey Uncovers Progress for Diversity & Inclusion at Venture Capital Firms
More VCs recognize the need for adopting and improving D&I business strategies that give women and minorities a chance in leadership roles, but pace of change remains slow WASHINGTON, DC – While much is still left to be done to boost diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the venture capital (VC) industry, the second edition […]
Ten VCs Join NVCA Board and Jan Garfinkle Appointed Chair at VCs-to-DC
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) announced that Jan Garfinkle, Founder & Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures, will serve as the 2019-2020 Chair of the NVCA Board of Directors. Her appointment was made official at NVCA’s VCs-to-DC event in Washington, D.C., which doubles as the NVCA Annual Meeting.
U.S. Venture Capital Industry Starts Strong in 2019 Following Record-Breaking Year
SEATTLE – April 9, 2019 – After setting an all-time high in 2018, VC investment maintained its momentum in the first quarter of 2019, according to the PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor. The quarterly report is the authoritative source on venture capital activity in the US entrepreneurial ecosystem and is jointly produced by PitchBook and the National […]
Latest NVCA Yearbook Highlights Record Levels Reached by the U.S. Venture Ecosystem in 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. venture ecosystem ended 2018 with more than 8,300 companies across the country receiving venture funding, approximately 1,000 venture firms managing nearly 1,900 active venture funds, and more than $400 billion in venture capital (VC) assets under management (AUM), according to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) 2019 Yearbook released today. […]
NVCA Oral History Collection Unveiled at the Computer History Museum
Collection Features 17 Venture Capital Industry Luminaries WASHINGTON, DC – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and The Exponential Center at the Computer History Museum (CHM) are pleased to announce a new partnership to preserve and make freely accessible the NVCA Oral History Collection, a rich set of transcripts of 17 venture industry luminaries […]
Venture Industry Leaders Honored at the 2019 NVCA Leadership Gala
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today honored leaders of the venture capital industry for their significant contributions to advance innovation, strengthen the industry, and promote U.S. entrepreneurship at the 2019 NVCA Leadership Gala. NVCA recognized the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement in Venture Capital Award, Outstanding Service Award, and American Spirit […]
ARCH Venture Partners Receives Firm of the Year Recognition at NVCA Leadership Gala
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today presented ARCH Venture Partners with the 2019 Venture Firm of the Year Award at the 2019 NVCA Leadership Gala. Held at the Four Seasons in San Francisco, CA, the NVCA Leadership Gala celebrates the venture industry and honors those who have made significant contributions to […]
Mia Hegazy Presented with Rising Star Award at NVCA Leadership Gala
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today presented Mia Hegazy with the 2019 Rising Star Award at the 2019 NVCA Leadership Gala. Held at the Four Seasons in San Francisco, CA, the NVCA Leadership Gala celebrates the venture industry and honors those who have made significant contributions to foster innovation, advance technology […]
Bryan Roberts Presented with Excellence in Healthcare Innovation Award at NVCA Leadership Gala
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today presented Bryan Roberts with the 2019 Excellence in Healthcare Innovation Award at the 2019 NVCA Leadership Gala. Held at the Four Seasons in San Francisco, CA, the NVCA Leadership Gala celebrates the venture industry and honors those who have made significant contributions to foster innovation, […]
