Bobby Franklin
The National Venture Capital Association had an opportunity recently to speak with members of the U.S. Congress about policy matters that could help to further strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Scott Kupor, managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz and chair-elect of NVCA, and Ali Behbahani, partner at New Enterprise Associates, were invited to testify before the Senate Small Business Committee at a hearing to examine the role of venture capital in supporting entrepreneurship in America.
The growth of the modern venture capital industry can be traced back to the 1970s, when several significant policy changes encouraged long-term risk investment in startups. These policy changes included reductions in capital gains rates and relaxed standards on where corporate pension funds could invest, allowing them to participate in a wider range of asset […]
Nearly three years in, NVCA President Bobby Franklin says the group is realizing its vision and becoming the voice of the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Nearly three years in, NVCA President Bobby Franklin says the group is realizing its vision and becoming the voice of the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Looking beyond financial returns, a recent study finds that VC-backed companies that have gone public since '74 account for 85 percent of all R&D spending
Looking beyond financial returns, a recent study finds that VC-backed companies that have gone public since '74 account for 85 percent of all R&D spending
Although the group doesn’t endorse a POTUS candidate, the NVCA aims to stimulate conversations about the issues
Although the group doesn’t endorse a POTUS candidate, the NVCA aims to stimulate conversations about the issues
VCJ guest column: An increase in corporate VC is proving good for the overall health and vitality of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
An increase in corporate VC is proving good for the overall health and vitality of the entrepreneurial ecosystem