Private Equity

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
www.acg.org

ACG is a global association for professionals responsible for corporate growth and development, and mergers and acquisitions. The more than 10,000 members in 53 North American and European chapters work for corporations, private equity, finance and professional service firms. Benefits of membership include a resource center, membership directory and networking opportunities. Members fall into one of the three categories: Corporate, Equity and Service.

National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
www.nvca.org

A trade association representing the venture capital industry, the NVCA is a member-based organization of venture capital firms. Its mission is to both foster greater understanding of the role venture capital plays in the U.S. economy and support entrepreneurial endeavors. Membership benefits include advocacy, professional development, insurance programs, networking, research and publications. The NVCA also includes several special interest groups such as American Entrepreneurs for Economic Growth (AEEG) and the Corporate Venture Group (CVG).