Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association

The pvca works as an advocate for the Venture Capital industry and facilitates the flow of Capital into promising ventures through networking luncheons, receptions, prominent events that encourage discussions on topics pertaining to investment trends, financing, tax issues, ipos and public policy issues. The focus is western Pennsylvania but influence has expanded nationally through events such as the high-profile 3 rivers Venture fair, which is held every 18 months and attracts more than 700 attendees, including some of the nation's most prominent investors and firms. The 3 rivers Venture fair offers an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their companies directly to Venture capitalists for funding. The annual awards dinner is held to recognize business leaders for their outstanding contributions to the region's economic and entrepreneurial vitality in western Pennsylvania. Other meetings are held every other month.