NVCA Diversity Task Force Programs

The NVCA Diversity Task Force was established in December 2014 to advance greater diversity within the venture capital industry and broader startup ecosystem. It has evolved into multiple initiatives addressing systemic inequities in founder access, investor diversity, and entrepreneurial opportunity. The independent nonprofit, Venture Forward, continues this work with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and access in venture and startups.

The NVCA Diversity Task Force aims to support long-term diversity advancement in venture capital by building a research foundation on diversity and inclusion, creating networks that connect diverse talent with opportunities, and addressing underrepresentation across all venture ecosystem participants.

Designed for Investors, Fund Managers, General Partners, Limited Partners. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.

Participants include diverse founders, investors, and emerging fund managers.

The program is open to diverse founders, investors, and emerging fund managers.

Participants receive support, resources, and networking opportunities to enhance diversity in the venture capital ecosystem.

The program operates continuously with multiple cohorts each year.

The task force has supported thousands of diverse founders and established an emerging manager support network, engaging the industry on diversity metrics and ongoing research to inform ecosystem changes.