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NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance is an initiative between NVIDIA’s startup acceleration platform and top-tier venture capital (VC) firms to support the growth of AI, data science, and high-performance computing (HPC) startups. Through the Alliance, VCs will get exclusive access to high-profile events, visibility into top startups actively raising funds, and access to growth resources for portfolio companies.

VC Member Benefits

Exclusive invitations to closed-door events	Curated event guide and group invitation to AI Day for VCs at NVIDIA GTC Intimate, closed-door engagement opportunities with NVIDIA senior leadership to discuss industry AI trends
Investment opportunities with AI startups	Facilitated introductions to AI startups seeking to raise capital that align with your investment criteria
Access to AI and data science training	Complimentary course credits for VCs and portfolio companies to the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
Preferred access for portfolio companies to NVIDIA’s investment professionals	Curated introductions of portfolio companies, through NVIDIA Inception, to NVIDIA’s investment team
Portfolio company support via NVIDIA Inception	Educational support to help your portfolio companies take advantage of NVIDIA Inception program benefits
Brand exposure opportunities	Firm mention and logo inclusion in NVIDIA Inception marketing materials

Join Our Ecosystem of Top VCs

At AI Day for VCs at GTC, NVIDIA announced plans to connect AI and data science startups with critical venture capital via the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance. The initiative is being piloted with top-tier firms, including Mayfield, NEA and In-Q-Tel.

Access Cutting-Edge Tech & Training for Your Startups

NVIDIA Inception—an acceleration platform for AI, data science, and HPC startups—supports thousands of startups worldwide with go-to-market support, expertise, and technology. Startups get access to training through the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, preferred pricing on hardware through our global network of distributors, invitations to exclusive networking events, and more.

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AI startups are at the forefront of innovation and the NVIDIA VC Alliance will bring them even closer access to the leading venture capital firms investing in AI. Exposure to world-class capabilities from VC partners creates a fast-track for AI startups to accelerate their business in a way that benefits their stakeholders, customers, and investors.

— Greg Papadopoulos, Venture Partner, New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Together with NVIDIA's deep understanding of AI and data science, Mayfield is positioned to help startups more easily navigate the unique challenges of the investment landscape. This alliance will enable AI startups to focus their time, through direct collaboration with VC experts, so they can work smarter and more efficiently.

— Navin Chaddha, Managing Director, Mayfield

At In-Q-Tel have seen a lot of corporate programs targeting to help VC backed startups and to be honest the NVIDIA Inception program is one of the best we have seen — the Inception program helps startups and creates a relationship for all parties that benefits the entire AI industry. We have a long and fruitful relationship already with NVIDIA in both co-investing and collaboration and are thrilled to support this program as a founding alliance partner.

— George Hoyem, Managing Partner, In-Q-Tel

At Pintango, we pride ourselves on partnering with exceptional founding teams and NVIDIA Inception is no different. We’re thrilled to be a founding partner of the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance and providing our portfolio companies even more access to the technical building blocks of AI and data science.

— Eyal Niv, Managing Partner, Pitango

For many of our portfolio companies, access and exposure to best in class technology and tools for AI-accelerated applications is critical to maintaining long term competitive advantage. The NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance provides entrepreneurs with such access and exposure in a focused and effective way.

— Moe Kermani, Managing Partner, Vanedge

AI and data science are some of the biggest disruptors of every market and industry. It is crucial that hardware and software work in unison to more efficiently use energy and other resources. NVIDIA's leadership and development of the AI startup ecosystem and VC Alliance is a great way to help startups get access to cutting edge resources.

— Anu Sharma, Partner, Madrona

The AI startup landscape in Israel is booming, making the need for accessible growth resources ever more important. We’re looking forward to working with NVIDIA to identify, support, and fuel the success of this transformative segment of startups through the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance.

— Laly David, Partner and Head of Business Development, OurCrowd

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