NextGen FAQs

Hopefully this page will answer most of your questions regarding NextGen Partners of Silicon Valley.

• Who is eligible for membership?
• How much does membership in NextGen cost?
• Can anyone come to NextGen events?
• What types of events does NextGen organize?
• Are there any opportunities to get more involved with NextGen?
• Why was NextGen created?
• How many members does NextGen currently have?
• When is the next NextGen Partners event?
• When was NextGen Partners established?
• How do I become a member of NextGen?

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1. Who is eligible for membership?
Any individual who works at a Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Corporate Venture Capital fund at the Pre-Partner level may join NextGen.  This typically includes those with the title of Principal, Senior Associate, Associate, and Analyst.  Click here to become a member . 
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2. How much does membership in NextGen cost?
All NextGen events are sponsored by service providers in Silicon Valley, and membership in NextGen is free to qualified members.  Our sponsors present a mutually beneficial interaction during our events.  These service providers are able to gain access to junior-level investment professionals, and are able to make a first impression.  Members benefit from knowing the best service providers in Silicon Valley, and we have seen many lasting relationships begin at NextGen events.
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3. Can anyone come to NextGen events?
You must be a registered NextGen member to attend events and in most cases, RSVPs are required ahead of time. Click here to learn more about our events.
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4. What types of events does NextGen organize?
NextGen Partners, together with the group's sponsors, organize bi-monthly social events that are typically located in San Francisco or Silicon Valley.  We also have larger quarterly events and educational breakfasts that center around topics that are of interest to our members.  Lastly, we give back to the community through quarterly community service events.
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5. Are there any opportunities to get more involved with NextGen?
NextGen Partners is run by an executive team of investment professionals that are committed to creating a great organization with a strong membership base.  If you would like to get more involved with the executive team, please contact us.
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6. Why was NextGen created?
NextGen Partners of Silicon Valley was created to facilitate the building of relationships among young venture capitalists.  With the help of our sponsors, NextGen members are able to create relationships with tomorrow's leading venture and private equity professionals.  By investing time today, members are able to forge the relationships and syndicates of tomorrow.
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7. How many members does NextGen currently have?
NextGen Partners is proudly represented by over 500 members from over 200 firms.   Click here to become a member.
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8. When is the next NextGen Partners event?
NextGen event notifications are emailed to members, usually two weeks prior to the event.
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9. When was NextGen Partners established?
NextGen was created in February of 2001.  The organization began as a group of five VC Associates, and has grown to a professional organization of over 500 members.
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10. How do I become a member of NextGen?
It is easy to become a member, assuming you qualify. Click here to learn more.
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