Organization · Trade Organization
NASVF
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) is a trade organization based in the United States that promotes seed and angel investing. It connects venture capitalists and regional economic developers to foster local economic growth through innovation capital.
Overview
What NASVF does
What NASVF is
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) is a trade organization based in the United States that promotes seed and angel investing. It connects venture capitalists and regional economic developers to foster local economic growth through innovation capital.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Trade Organization
- Founded
- Founded in 1993
- Approximate age
- About 33 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- March 6, 2026
Official channels
Find NASVF elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
NASVF as a community
Community overview
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) began informally in 1993 as a group of public sector practitioners aiming to encourage capital formation for new technology ventures. Incorporated in 1997, NASVF has grown to include over 200 organizational members and has trained more than 3,000 angel investors through various seminars and conferences. The organization serves as an information resource for policymakers regarding historical models of venture funding.
Community focus
NASVF focuses on seed and angel investing, providing training for angel investors and entrepreneurs through seminars and workshops. Notable programs include 'Seed Investment as a Team Sport' for angel investors and 'Swing for the Fences' for entrepreneurs. The organization also contributes to research on the venture capital industry as a driver for economic development and innovation.
Member value
Members gain access to training programs, networking opportunities, and resources related to seed and angel investing, enhancing their ability to support new technology ventures.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 200
- Pricing models
- fixed-tuition
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community and course
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Seed · Angel
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
- Annual events
- 13
Events and activity
NASVF has conducted 84 seed investing seminars, 28 'Swing for the Fences' seminars, and 13 annual conferences and venture symposiums, providing valuable learning and networking opportunities.
Notable members
Notable members include Jim Benham from Arkansas Science & Technology Inc, Chip Cooper from Missouri Innovation Center, and Robert Heard from NASVF, among others.
Capability profile
NASVF as an event host
Event focus
NASVF invests in and provides services related to seed and angel investing. It focuses on training angel investors and entrepreneurs through seminars and workshops, including 'Seed Investment as a Team Sport' for angel investors and 'Swing for the Fences,' a course for entrepreneurs. The organization also contributes to research on the venture capital industry as a driver for economic development and innovation.
Format narrative
NASVF conducts various seminars and workshops aimed at training angel investors and entrepreneurs. These include 84 seed investing seminars and 28 'Swing for the Fences' seminars, along with 13 annual conferences and venture symposiums.
Participant value
NASVF serves as an information resource for policymakers regarding historical models of venture funding and aims to encourage capital formation for new technology ventures.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- workshop and conference
- Recurrence
- annual
- Startups can present
- No
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Regions
- United States
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
Notable speakers include Jim Benham from Arkansas Science & Technology Inc, Chip Cooper from Missouri Innovation Center, and Robert Heard from NASVF.
Past editions
NASVF has successfully trained over 3,000 individuals through its seminars and workshops, including 84 seed investing seminars and 28 'Swing for the Fences' seminars. The organization has also held 13 annual conferences and venture symposiums.
Common questions
What to know about NASVF
Upseed classifies NASVF under the Trade Organization organization type. Its current public profile includes community and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 6, 2026
Known limits
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