Net Neutrality Archives - National Venture Capital Association

Startups Need Robust Net Neutrality Rules to Compete on Level Playing Field

All Press Releases, Net Neutrality, Technology July 17, 2017/by actualize

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking “Restoring Internet Freedom.” In its submission, NVCA advocated for robust net neutrality rules to allow startups to compete on a level playing field and to provide venture investors the confidence they need to make bold investments in technology and Internet startups.

“Venture investors assume incredible risk as they invest in an early-stage company and work with an entrepreneur to build a company into a prospering enterprise,” wrote Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of NVCA. Read more

NVCA Outlines Key Policies Priorities in Letter to Donald Trump

All Press Releases, Capital Formation & Regulation, Healthcare Innovation, Immigration, Net Neutrality, Patent Reform, Taxes, Technology December 1, 2016/by actualize

Calls on President-Elect to Commit to Strong Entrepreneurship Agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter to President-elect Donald J. Trump today, the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) outlined key policy priorities to strengthen venture capital and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Recognizing that the Trump campaign for president tapped into a belief that many pockets of the country have been left behind by the modern economy, NVCA called on the president-elect to commit to a strong entrepreneurship agenda as a way to build strong economies in all areas of our country. Read more

Venture Industry Applauds FCC for Protecting Startup Entrepreneurs from Arbitrary Roadblocks on the Internet

All Press Releases, Net Neutrality, Technology February 26, 2015/by actualize

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to reclassify Internet service providers (ISPs) as common carriers under Title II of the Telecommunications Act, prohibiting ISPs from blocking web traffic or charging websites for priority service.

“Today’s vote is a win for the entrepreneurial ecosystem. By prohibiting ISPs from discriminating through paid prioritization, the FCC has ensured that America’s startups have the opportunity to thrive and grow on a level playing field without being placed at a competitive disadvantage to larger competitors,” said Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of NVCA. Read more

NVCA to FCC: Entrepreneurs Should Not Face Arbitrary Roadblocks on Internet

All Press Releases, Net Neutrality, Public Policy, Technology September 15, 2014/by actualize

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today filed a second comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the issue of net neutrality.

Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of NVCA, made clear in the letter that FCC rulemaking should not come at the expense of entrepreneurs and that anything short of fair and equitable access to users and customers through the Internet could jeopardize startup companies. Read more

NVCA Raises Concerns Related to FCC Rulemaking on Net Neutrality

All Press Releases, Net Neutrality, Public Policy, Technology July 15, 2014/by actualize

Fast lanes would advantage larger companies at the expense of startup ecosystem

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today filed a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the issue of net neutrality, raising concerns related to proposed rulemaking that would codify the concept of paid prioritization and the creation of “fast lanes” on the Internet. Read more