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Offices: Berlin, Germany
The German Venture Capital Association is an organization of German venture
capital and private equity companies and representatives of foreign venture
capitalists operating in Germany. BVK was founded on 29 January 1988. On
8 December 1989, BVK and DVCA Deutscher Venture Capital Verband merged into
BVK. At present, BVK has 275 (full and associate) members.-Illinois-
Offices: Chicago, Illinois
Founded in May 2000, the Illinois Venture Capital Association is a non-profit
trade organization dedicated to creating a community for professionals engaged
in non-public investing in private companies. Their membership consists
of firms engaged in all stages of private equity investing from Early Stage
through Buyout Stage. IVCA fosters the development and growth of business
enterprise, which will enhance the vitality of Illinois' venture capital/private
equity community.
Offices: Dublin, Ireland
EVCA is the representative body of the venture capital industry in the Republic
of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The association was established in 1985
to represent the views of its members and to promote the Irish venture capital
industry. They seek to encourage co-operation and best practices within
the industry and to facilitate those seeking venture capital.
Offices: Herzliya, Israel
IVA was founded in 1996 and is the representative association for the Israeli
Venture Capital Industry. IVA's objective is to promote and stimulate venture
capital activities in Israel, providing information, networking opportunities,
publications, and international contacts for the benefit of investors and
entrepreneurs active in the Israeli market. IVA membership now exceeds 150
Israel-based or Israel-oriented VC's, investment and holding companies,
investment banks, service providers, CPA firms, and law firms.-Kauffman-
Offices: Kansas City, Missouri
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship
across America and improve the education of children and youth. The Foundation
focuses its operations and grant making on two areas: entrepreneurship and
education. They strive to foster an environment nationwide in which entrepreneurs
have the information and tools they need to succeed. The Kauffman Foundation
promotes entrepreneurial success at all levels.-Los Angeles-
Offices: Santa Monica, California
LAVA supports the development of emerging growth and middle market companies
in Southern California by creating an environment to provide access to financial,
professional and technological resources. LAVA's monthly breakfast meetings,
evening networking gatherings, workshops, and annual Investment Capital
Conference bring together some of the finest entrepreneurs, capital providers,
and venture service providers in Southern California.-Michigan-
Offices: Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Michigan Venture Capital Association represents the venture capital
community in the State of Michigan by: stimulating an entrepreneurial environment;
encouraging investments in new and emerging companies; educating the community
to the benefits of venture capital investing to their economy; and, promoting
professional development of members through research and professional development
opportunities. The Michigan VCA is comprised of and organized by venture
capital, private equity and professional services firms.
Offices: Timonium, Maryland & McLean, Virginia
MAVA facilitates private equity investing in the mid-Atlantic region and
represent the collective interests of venture capitalists investing in DC,
Maryland and Virginia. Their 375 venture capital professionals are from
135 firms with more than $10 billion in capital under management. Founded
in 1986, is an organization of business leaders from the venture capital
industry and entrepreneurial business community working together to enhance
awareness of the region's excellence and are committed to helping the mid-Atlantic
region grow and prosper.-National-
Offices: Toronto, Ontario
The National Angel Organization (NAO) is the Canadian voice of Angel investors
dedicated to promoting best practices and advocacy for Angel investors.
The NAO is an incorporated not-for-profit that provides Angel investors
with a secure environment to network and learn from their peers as well
as the opportunity to be heard collectively on national issues.
Offices: Chicago, Illinois
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds is an organization of
private, public and nonprofit organizations committed to building their
local economies by investing and facilitating investment in local entrepreneurs.
NASVF began in 1993 as an ad-hoc group of practitioners seeking the best
models to encourage capital formation in their states, particularly for
new technology ventures.
Offices: Alexandria, Virginia
NASBIC represents the SBIC industry. For 38 years, NASBIC has promoted the
growth of the industry through effective representation and successful professional
programs. NASBIC is the voice of the SBIC industry before Congress, the
White House, the Small Business Administration, and other federal agencies.
Among other activities, NASBIC promotes government policies permitting SBICs
to channel more venture capital and long-term loans to growing entrepreneurial
businesses.
Offices: Vienna, Virginia
NIRI is a professional association of corporate officers and investor relations
consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, the
investing public and the financial community. With over 5,000 members in
35 chapters around the country, NIRI sets the highest standards in education
designed to advance the practice of investor relations and meeting the growing
professional development needs of those engaged in the field.
Offices: Arlington, Virginia
NVCA was created in the fall of 1926 by the merger of the Electric Power
Club and the Associated Manufacturers of Electrical Supplies. It provides
a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers
to select from a range of safe, effective, and compatible electrical products.
Offices: Bellevue
NWVG, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed.
Their activities and programs are focused on building the entrepreneurial
and venture community in the Northwest and enabling entrepreneurs to access
resources and funding to accelerate their business growth.
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