Pass the DEAL Act! NVCA joined the Innovator Alliance in urging the Senate to pass the bipartisan bill this Congress along with the Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act. Together, these bills would help emerging fund managers and expand investment in startups nationwide. @ACAAngelCapital @startupsUSAorg @EngineOrg @fintechassoc @mercury 🔗nvca.org/document/innovator-…

The next wave of American innovation is emerging not in isolation, but inside the critical industries that keep the country running. In our latest #MeetAVC, @CortadoVentures' Mike Moradi shares why the Midcontinent is becoming an important frontier technology hub. Read our latest Meet a VC: nvca.org/mike-moradi-cortado…

Venture CFOs and senior operators: The countdown is on. Join NVCA in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14–15 for expert insights on tax, fundraising, AI, compliance, markets and policy. Register—or share with someone who should be in the room: cvent.me/dw7g3B

Statement from our President & CEO Bobby Franklin in response to the passing of former NVCA Board Member and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Bill Draper: “‘Drive, determination, leadership qualities, intelligence, and vision’ paired with unyielding integrity were the traits Bill Draper looked for in every founder he backed—and the very qualities he exemplified throughout his historic career. He believed deeply in humility and founder partnership, often reminding peers that the entrepreneurs sweating long hours are the true heroes carrying progress forward. “As a Board Member of NVCA during its earliest days, Bill brought invaluable knowledge and generous leadership. He also went out of his way to welcome me, offering his time and steady counsel when I first stepped into this role. NVCA was honored to present him with our Lifetime Achievement Award. We join the entire venture ecosystem in mourning his passing, and our thoughts are with the entire Draper family.”

Venture capital is often where opportunity is first recognized and supported. In our latest #MeetAVC, @ChingonaVC's @SamaraMHernandz shares how being a founder’s “first yes” can unlock innovation across the country—often beyond traditional networks. Read our latest Meet a VC: nvca.org/samara-hernandez-ch…

Sometimes the most valuable insight comes from the person sitting next to you. Join CFOs, COOs, GCs + senior ops leaders from across venture at NVCA’s Strategic Operations & Policy Summit. Connect. Compare notes. Learn from your peers. 📅 Oct. 14–15 | D.C. RSVP today: cvent.me/5NdDDN?utm_source=s…

National security innovation is increasingly shaped by startups and private capital. In our latest #MeetAVC, @VenturesVeteran's Derren Burrell shares how backing veteran-led companies can strengthen U.S. security, competitiveness, and industrial capacity. Check it out: nvca.org/derren-burrell-vete…

What turns a promising regional startup ecosystem into a nationally connected engine for company creation? In our latest Meet a VC, Tatyana Hower of @JobsOhio Ventures shares how founders, research institutions, investors, and commercial partners work together to help companies scale. Read more: nvca.org/tatyana-hower-jobso…

There’s no standard path into venture, but there is a common challenge: how to build credibility and navigate an opaque, relationship-driven industry. VC University helps provide that structure. General registration is open. Cohort 23 starts September 1. UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are eligible for a 20% discount. Group rates are also available. Learn more: venturecapitaluniversity.com…

Great communities don’t just happen. They’re built—one connection, experience, and moment at a time. NVCA is hiring a Manager, Membership Operations & Events to help create standout events, strengthen the member experience, and bring the venture capital community together. Learn more + apply: nvca.org/careers/manager-mem…

The value of venture knowledge builds over time, and so does having the right relationships. What’s often missing is a consistent environment to learn and grow alongside others. VC University is designed to be that starting point, equipping you with the community and foundational knowledge necessary to achieve your goals. 22 cohorts have sold out. Review the program and register while seats remain. #VCUniversity venturecapitaluniversity.com…

The Senate took an important step over the weekend for the innovation ecosystem! It passed a CR that reflects what NVCA called for in our recent letter: delaying OMB from moving forward with its proposal to overhaul the rules governing federal grants and financial assistance. NVCA opposes the proposed rule because it would disrupt the longstanding framework that powers American innovation by supporting entrepreneurs, startups, investors, universities, and research institutions working in partnership with the federal government to drive American innovation. We appreciate the Senate's leadership in advancing this important provision and ask that the House do the same.

We appreciate the @BankingGOP / @SenateBanking Committee's focus on expanding capital formation nationwide. Today's hearing underscored how smart policy can help innovative startups scale. This is why we continue to advocate for the DEAL Act, part of the House-passed INVEST Act. We ask that the Senate prioritize key policies in INVEST as they consider a capital markets package: 🔹 DEAL Act: Expands qualifying investments for VC funds, allowing emerging managers to provide critical growth capital to early-stage startups. 🔹 ICAN Act: Raises thresholds for venture capital funds and qualifying investments to account for inflation, ensuring smaller VC funds can continue investing dynamically across regional innovation hubs. 🔹 HALOS Act: Promotes ecosystem growth by protecting angel investors, pitch competitions, and demo days from overly restrictive securities regulations. 📺 @SenatorAndyKim and @USChamber's Mike Flood discuss how smart policy fixes can unleash private capital in emerging innovation corridors across the country.

At today's @BankingGOP/@SenateBanking hearing on capital formation, former SEC Director Dalia Blass highlighted how unlocking capital flows for emerging venture funds expands investment in startups. Watch now➡️

The U.S. can't lead the future of finance without rules of the road. NVCA is urging Senate leadership to find bipartisan alignment for the CLARITY Act. The legislation would establish clear rules for digital assets, strengthen consumer protections, and help maintain American leadership in the digital assets sector. For VC-backed startups building the next generation of financial technology, regulatory clarity is essential for investment, growth, and U.S. competitiveness. It's time to work across the aisle to finalize the CLARITY Act. 🔗 Read NVCA’s full letter to Senate leadership: nvca.org/wp-content/uploads/…

Whether you’re an investor, operator, or working across the venture ecosystem in law, finance, policy, or academia, your role shapes how innovation moves forward. The challenge is that most professionals navigate venture without clear structure or access. Without the proper education, these professionals become less effective at enacting actual change. VC University, produced in partnership with @VCForward, @BerkLawExecEd , and @StanfordLaw, brings that access and structure that allows innovation to thrive. Start where you are and build from there. Learn more and register: venturecapitaluniversity.com…. UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Group discounts are also available.

Venture capital works best as an ecosystem, not a transaction. In our latest Meet a VC, @bedy Yang, managing partner of @500GlobalVC shares how capital, talent, policy, education, and networks work together to help founders solve real problems and scale. Read more: nvca.org/bedy-yang-500-globa…

Is there anything more energizing than when the venture community comes together? Join fellow CFOs, COOs, GCs and senior operations leaders at NVCA’s Strategic Operations & Policy Summit, Oct. 14–15 in Washington, D.C. Register today: cvent.me/5NdDDN?utm_source=s…

What happens when biology becomes a platform for building across industries? @drjennyrooke of @genoaventures believes we are in a century-long arc of transformation driven by the power of understanding and engineering biology. Read our latest Meet a VC: nvca.org/jenny-rooke-genoa-v…