For this deep dive, we spoke to Maha Katabi, PhD, CFA, General Partner at Sofinnova Investments. Maha Katabi, PhD, CFA, General Partner at Sofinnova Investments Tell us about your firm.  What makes it different: Sofinnova Investments is a healthcare investment firm committed to funding innovative products that aspire to meaningfully impact the lives of patients. We actively partner with entrepreneurs across all stages of company formation. Our team is comprised of experienced investors and drug developers with extensive scientific expertise, vast industry knowledge, and a track record of ..read more

For this deep dive, we spoke to Raed Masri, Partner at Transform VC. Raed A. Masri, Partner at Transform VC Tell us about your firm.  What makes it different: We are Transform VC, we invest in deep tech and network effects applied to social and climate challenges. We pay special attention to underrepresented talent to help create category queens and kings with technology. Our founders have a significant triple bottom line positive impact (people, planet, profit). Our investments focus on the USA and Canada geographically. We recently launched ImpactaBillion.com, Impact A Billion init ..read more

For this deep dive, we spoke to Larry Aschebrook, Founder and Managing Partner at G Squared. Larry Aschebrook , Founder and Managing Partner at G Squared Tell us about your firm.  What makes it different: G Squared serves dynamic growth stage companies as a capital solutions provider. Our strategy helps alleviate the pressures of staying private longer by supporting companies with transitional capital through a variety of avenues, including primaries, secondaries, and tenders. We designed this approach to create value for companies, investors, employees, and other shareholders and enable ..read more

Welcome to the NVCA Blog series, Building Better, where we celebrate the dynamic relationship between our VC members and their innovative portfolio companies around the nation. For today’s Building Better, we spoke to Laurie Menoud, Founding Partner of At One Ventures & Mike O’Kronley, CEO of Ascend Elements.  At One Ventures Give us some background on At One Ventures: How did the firm start, what is your mission and how does the firm strive to meet its goals? At One Ventures was founded in 2020, when Tom (Chi) and I realized that the fastest way to solve the clim ..read more

For this deep dive, we spoke to Zamir Shukho, Founder and General Partner at Vibranium.VC. Zamir Shukho, Founder and General Partner at Vibranium.VC Tell us about your firm.  What makes it different: At Vibranium.VC, we know what it takes to reach the top. As a close-knit team, we have formed a venture capital fund in Silicon Valley, the global startup hub that has become our home, where we invest in promising SaaS startups.  When working with startups, we rely on a combination of experience, knowledge, and instinct, similar to how an alpinist relies on a mix of physical skill, menta ..read more

With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly gaining ground, the startup ecosystem is harnessing its potential to tackle pressing national challenges head-on. AI will play a pivotal role in expanding economic opportunities, revitalizing outdated systems, and combating the climate crisis, paving the way for a brighter future. Innovation will be further enhanced in sectors as varied as healthcare, national security, and manufacturing to name a few.  Let’s take a look at a few venture-backed companies using AI to solve real-world problems today:  1. EarthOptics Where They’re Based: Arlin ..read more

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Created in observance of NVCA’s 50th anniversary, the prestigious new Venture Vanguard Award honors exceptional individuals who have made or are currently making significant contributions to create opportunities for entrepreneurs to build companies that change the world and turbocharge America’s growth and success.  It is through their combined impact that our 2023 Venture Vanguard recipients, presented by platinum sponsors EY Private and Dentons Venture Technology Group, leave an indelible mark on the industry, demonstrating the transformative potential of individuals united by common va ..read more

50 Years of Impact For five decades, NVCA has worked to advocate for laws, policies, and a culture that encourage innovation and forge a promising path for the future. The yearlong celebration of our history – and what’s yet to be done – included our 2023 NVCA Leadership Gala and awards ceremony last month in San Francisco. The annual event brought together the voices of the industry’s past, present, and future leaders. In a significant moment, the gala also marked the presentation of our newest award category – The Venture Vanguard Award. Launching Venture Vanguard Created in observance of ou ..read more

For this deep dive, we spoke to Sergio Monsalve, Founding Partner of Roble Ventures. Sergio Monsalve, Founding Partner of Roble Ventures Tell us about your firm.  What makes it different: Roble Ventures is a thematically focused, early-stage venture fund that is 100% focused on investing in human enablement technologies. This means we support entrepreneurs who care about building new innovations for a new kind of worker. Instilling a culture of lifelong learning. More efficient, meritocratic workplaces. Jobs that aren’t your typical nine-to-five, and data and communications systems t ..read more