NVCA
Research Program
The
National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) encourages,
underwrites, and publicizes research on issues important
to the venture process. The Association is interested in
tracking information regarding all aspects of the venture
creation process as well as capturing data that demonstrates
the economic value of venture capital to the national and
global economies.
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) collects
and analyzes venture capital and private equity statistics
in conjunction with its research partner, Venture Economics,
a division of Thomson Financial. The Venture Economics/NVCA
data stream includes statistics on venture capital fundraising,
venture capital exits (IPO and M&A activity) and venture
capital performance.
Data regarding venture investments made in growth-oriented
companies (disbursements) is collected and disseminated
through a three-way partnership that includes PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Venture Economics and the National Venture Capital Association.
Disbursements data is published under the PwC/Venture Economics/NVCA
Money Tree Survey™ brand.
NVCA's
Research Objectives
- Create
the most comprehensive and accurate source for all venture
capital and private equity data
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To offer NVCA members a research benefits package that
provides valuable information at a significant cost savings
- To
provide timely updates on industry statistics to NVCA
members, the media and policymakers
- Reduce
survey fatigue among the venture capital community
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Enhance research capabilities that will enable NVCA to
better represent the public policy interests of the venture
capital and private equity communities.
Member
Benefits Package & VentureXpert
The
National Venture Capital Association has endorsed VentureXpert,
Thomson Financial’s online private equity database,
as its official industry database. VentureXpert is an extremely
robust research tool that includes data on the full venture
capital process. Contributing NVCA member firms are entitled
to a 20% discount on VentureXpert annual subscriptions.
To become a VentureXpert subscriber, please contact Bill
Moore at bill.moore@thomson.com.
NVCA Use & Disclosure Policy
Thomson Financial and PricewaterhouseCoopers has agreed
to comply with NVCA mandated rules of "appropriate
use." Surveys are processed by a specialized team
of Thomson Financial researchers to ensure that data marked
"do not disclose" is not used in publications
or released to unauthorized users, including NVCA personnel
and officers. The mandated rules of "appropriate use"
enables VentureXpert to be the first database in the industry
to accurately portray a comprehensive picture of venture
investment. Click here to see policy.
Press Releases and Research Related Studies
Statistics relating to venture capital fundraising, disbursements,
venture-backed IPO's and M&A's, and fund performance
are release on a quarterly basis. We encourage the press
and general public to check this site often for new and
updated data. In addition to quarterly press releases, NVCA
issues its Annual Yearbook each spring with a detailed accounting
and analysis of the venture capital industry's activity.
The Yearbook includes historical data that dates back to
the early 1980's, industry specific analysis, international
comparisons and information about all aspects of the venture
capital cycle. The Yearbook can be purchased online by clicking
the NVCA Publications link on this
page or by calling NVCA at 703-524-2549. The NVCA also commissions
a study, Venture
Impact, that quantifies the economic impact of venture
capital. Venture Impact is updated every two years.
