Venture Capital and Private Equity Industry
Associations & Organizations
American Entrepreneurs for Economic Growth (AEEG)
With 10,000 members, AAEG is the largest national organization of venture-backed
companies and other entrepreneurial enterprises. The association focuses
on the public-policy issues that affect emerging growth companies.
European Venture Capital Association (EVCA)
Includes searchable directory of member companies by business type, company
name, and location. Also includes listing of other venture capital associations
in the region.
Also available as an annual hard copy directory. EVCA Directory , Kresge - Ref. HG 70 .E9
National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC)
The goal of the National Association for Small Business Investment Companies
is to build and maintain a strong and profitable small business investment
company (SBIC) industry.
National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
The mission of the NVCA is to define, serve, and represent the interests of
the venture capital and private equity industries. The Venture Capital Institute, co-sponsored by NASBIC and NVCA, offers training
courses for professionals in the principles of direct venture investing. The
annual NVCA Membership Directory , Ref. HG 65 .N37, provides a listing of NVCA members.
Tip: The association’s Web site provides links to many major regional
venture capital associations around the world.
Associations Unlimited
(Harvard users only)
Online database of trade and professional associations. Searchable by subject.