NVCA Research Program

LATEST INDUSTRY STATISTICS

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, Thomson Financial. The Thomson Financial/NVCA data stream includes statistics on venture capital fundraising, venture capital exits (IPO or M&A activity) and venture capital performance.

Data regarding venture investments made in growth-oriented companies (disbursements) is collected and disseminated through the MoneyTree Report. The MoneyTree Report is published by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association based on data from Thomson Financial.

NVCA's Research Objectives

• Create the most comprehensive and accurate source for all venture capital and private equity data
• 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 the NVCA members, the media and policymakers
• Reduce survey fatigue among the venture capital community
• 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 & Thomson One Banker (formerly VentureXpert)
The National Venture Capital Association has endorsed Thomson One Banker, a Thomson Financial product, as its official industry database. Thomson One Banker is an extremely robust research tool that includes data on the full venture capital process as well as other relevant financial data. NVCA member firms with less than $100 M under management are eligible for a 50% discount and all other NVCA member firms receive a 20% discount ($3,600 savings on average). For more information or to become a Thomson One Banker subscriber, please contact Rachael Stoddard at Rachael.Stoddard@thomson.com.

NVCA Use & Disclosure Policy
Thomson Financial and PricewaterhouseCoopers have 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 Thomson One Banker 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. 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 underwrites and commissions other studies that document the important impact that venture capital has on the U.S. and global economies. To view recent studies, please click here.