Venture at Work: NYC 2026
Venture at Work | NYC brings together investors, founders, fund managers, economic development leaders, and entrepreneurial support organizations to explore how public, private, and community-focused capital can strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems, expand access to investment, and generate both competitive returns and economic opportunity.
Drawing from Community Development Venture Capital Alliance's (CDVCA) national network, the event combines investor conversations, founder pitches, ecosystem perspectives, and structured networking.
What We'll Cover
Inside the Opportunity - Finding Deals & Building Markets: Where investors are finding promising markets, what makes companies investable, and how different forms of capital can help unlock growth.
Building the Ecosystem Behind the Investment: What helps turn entrepreneurial potential into investable companies, and how investors, ecosystem organizations, and public-sector partners can strengthen the pipeline.
Featured Founder Spotlights: A curated group of companies from CDVCA's Unlock Capital network and the New York City entrepreneurial ecosystem will take the stage to pitch their companies and connect with attendees during networking.
Who Should Attend
Venture capital and impact investors
Angel investors and family offices
Emerging fund managers
Community development investors and capital providers
Founders and entrepreneurs
Accelerators and entrepreneurial support organizations
Economic development leaders
Corporate and philanthropic partners
Members of New York City's broader innovation ecosystem
Schedule
3:00 - 3:30 PM: Registration & Networking
3:30 - 5:30 PM: Conversations & Founder Spotlights
5:30 - 7:00 PM: Capital Connections & Networking
Additional speakers and featured companies will be announced soon.
Presented by CDVCA's Unlock Capital program in collaboration with NYCEDC | Venture for NYC.
Registration is required, and attendance is subject to approval.