NVCA Statement on Paul Atkins’ Confirmation as SEC Chair 

WASHINGTON, DC – National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) President and CEO Bobby Franklin issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Paul Atkins as the next Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):  

“NVCA is confident that Chair Atkins will usher in a new era of balanced and forward-thinking regulation that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship. Venture capital plays a vital role in driving America’s economy by fueling groundbreaking startups and transformative ideas. We look forward to working with Chair Atkins to reinvigorate the entrepreneurial ecosystem—expanding access to capital, supporting exempt reporting advisers (ERAs), streamlining compliance for registered investment advisers (RIAs), and advancing policies that empower the next generation of innovators.” 

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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.