Events

We’re excited to announce Venture Forward's first open house networking event in San Francisco! This is a great opportunity to learn about our organization, meet the team, and get involved in the work we do to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in VC. Light refreshments will be served. Please note that this is an invite-only event and space is limited.

Special thanks to our sponsor Latham & Watkins for supporting this event!

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Venture Forward Open House: Networking Reception

Join us for an evening of fine wine and networking to celebrate the start of Pride Month!

As you celebrate the strides made in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and equality, you'll also have the opportunity to learn about organizations and VCs working to create a more inclusive future. Our event is a chance to connect with fellow investors who share a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the venture capital industry.

 - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem

Please feel free to dress in your favorite gear to celebrate pride 

 offers banking for startups — at any size or stage. With an intuitive product experience, founders can access free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, domestic and international wire transfers, treasury, venture debt, and more — and manage their business with confidence.

 accelerates the growth of the LGBTQ+ community to drive its economic empowerment, building a world where every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has equal access to lead, succeed, and shape the workforce of the future. 

 is an LGBTQ+-led and focused VC firm that invests in LGBTQ+-led early-stage startups with validated traction. 

 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by NVCA. The organization’s vision is to see more women, people of color, and underrepresented people in investment positions of power. 

 provides early-stage capital to LGBTQ+ founders.

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Pride Month Kickoff: Wine Down 🏳️‍🌈🍷

Calling all VC University participants, alumni, scholarship recipients, volunteers, and supporters! Join Venture Forward and WilmerHale for an afternoon of networking in New York. Drinks and light bites will be provided! 

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VC University Networking Event

! Venture Forward and Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC are co-hosting a lunch, in partnership with Mission BioCapital and Omega Funds, in Boston to meet and network with your peers. We invite you to join! All refreshments will be provided.