Emerging Venture Capitalists
Association

EVCA is a nonprofit, community-driven organization dedicated to empowering the next-generation of VCs who have a role in supporting companies that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. Founded in 2017, EVCA has become the largest global community of VCs (pre-partner & partner), with over 1350 members across the globe.

Apply to become an EVCA member for invaluable insights on industry trends, co-investment opportunities, and career development.

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Emerging VC Summit 2024

Join hundreds of your VC colleagues for a day of networking, discussions and learnings in Napa, CA at EVCA's annual summit.

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Emerging VC Summit 2023

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Geographies

Geographic Communities

  • Atlanta
  • Austin
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Los Angeles
  • Mid-Atlantic
  • New York
  • Philadelphia
  • Pacific NW
  • SF Bay Area
  • Miami
  • Canada: Toronto
  • MENA: Dubai
  • MENA: Riyadh
  • UK: London
  • Atlanta
  • Austin
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Los Angeles
  • Mid-Atlantic
  • New York
  • Philadelphia
  • Pacific NW
  • SF Bay Area
  • Miami
  • Canada: Toronto
  • MENA: Dubai
  • MENA: Riyadh
  • UK: London

EVCA Board & Leadership

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Adam Dawkins
John Gianakopoulos
Kathryn Weinmann
Oscar Adelman
Samantha Huang
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2023 CompensatioN Report

Compensation, by the Numbers

One of the most powerful levers is competitive compensation, but data on compensation can be difficult to collect due to its sensitive nature.

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$118k
MEDIAN TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR ANALYSTS
$186k
MEDIAN TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR ASSOCIATES
$210k
MEDIAN TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR ASSOCIATES
$270k
MEDIAN TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR VPS/PRINCIPALS
$388k
MEDIAN TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR PARTNERS
ECVA IN THE MEDIA

What’s Happening at EVCA

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Can Junior VCs Count on $120,000 Bonuses This Year? Hmm…

Principals and vice presidents, the highest-paid pre-partner level VCs, at growth and late-stage firms earned a median of $407,000 in total compensation, including salary and bonuses, in 2022, according to data collected by the Emerging Venture Capitalists Association, a nonprofit organization for investors at the earlier stages of their careers.

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As Deals Dry Up, Junior VCs Fret About Their Careers

Many venture investors early in their careers are facing a new question: How do I prove myself in a declining market?“It’s a pressure-cooker environment for emerging VCs,” said Adam Dawkins, founder of the Emerging Venture Capitalists Association, a nonprofit with about 1,350 members, who mostly hold titles such as analyst, associate, vice president and principal at venture firms.

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