Los Angeles Venture Association

Founded in 1985, the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) is one of Southern California's longest-serving organizations focused on technology and venture capital. As a non-profit, LAVA's mission is to facilitate the growth of both private and public high-growth companies. It achieves this by hosting a variety of meetings, forums, and events that connect entrepreneurs, investors, and professional advisors, thereby nurturing the region's venture-funded ecosystem.