Why CDVCA?

CDVCA is uniquely positioned to help CDVC practitioners and investors meet the challenges of start-up, growth or performance.

CDVCA:

Is the trade organization for both domestic and international CDVC funds
Has worked extensively with CDVC funds and funds-in-formation, economic development agencies, foundations, venture capitalists, banks, and other providers of capital
Has developed CDVC best practices, which offer valuable strategies and techniques from the industry's leading practitioners
Serves as a national voice for the CDVC industry, and as an advocate for legislation and changes in regulations that will benefit CDVC funds and the communities they serve
Is the leading resource for information and research on the CDVC field
Operates a fund, and has experience with investments in CDVC funds and direct equity investments in businesses
Has in-depth knowledge of a variety of government programs important to the CDVC industry, including the CDFI Fund programs, and the New Markets Tax Credit and Venture Capital programs

Our Team:

Has extensive experience in all aspects of finance, venture capital, and organization-building
Has in-depth knowledge of the CDVC industry, including best practices, the state of the art regarding structuring funds, and sources of capital for CDVC funds
Has detailed knowledge of government, corporate and foundation programs for the CDVC industry