FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2025
Contact: Evan Keller
Email: ekeller@nvca.org
WASHINGTON, DC – National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) issued the following statement in response to the passing of Dick Kramlich, the co-founder of New Enterprise Associates:
“NVCA joins the venture capital industry in mourning the loss of Dick Kramlich, an early VC industry pioneer who we were proud to call our Board Chairman. NVCA honored Dick with the Lifetime Achievement in Venture Capital Award for dedicating his professional life to building the venture capital industry. He was a visionary with an eye for transformative companies who also understood the importance of supporting our industry’s public policy efforts. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time.”
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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 the NVCA, please visit www.nvca.org.