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VC PLATFORM GLOBAL COMMUNITY INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 853643067 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · vcplatform.com
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$239K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

VC PLATFORM GLOBAL COMMUNITY, INC. IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND FOR THE VENTURE CAPITAL INDUSTRY. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON PROMOTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE INDUSTRY BY DEVELOPING A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENABLE ITS MEMBERS TO BE BETTER AT THEIR JOBS, TO CONNECT MORE EASILY WITH THIER PEERS, AND TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

VC Platform Global Community Inc. is a membership organization serving professionals in the venture capital industry who focus on platform roles such as talent, marketing, community, and operations. It aims to improve business conditions in the venture capital sector by facilitating peer networking, knowledge-sharing, and career advancement through global summits, regional events, and research. The organization operates internationally with members across 45+ countries.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $65K
    2024 VC PLATFORM EUROPEAN SUMMIT - THE 2024 VC PLATFORM EUROPEAN SUMMIT INCLUDED 150+ VENTURE CAPITAL OPERATORS WORKING AT EUROPEAN FUNDS OR ACTIVELY INVESTING IN EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES FOR TWO DAYS OF PEER NETWORKING IN PARIS. THIS EVENT INCREASES CONNECTIVITY AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING FOR THE EUROPEAN SEGMENT OF OUR GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP.
  2. #2 $61K
    VC PLATFORM REGIONAL EVENT SERIES - WITH A GLOBAL NETWORK OF MEMBERS, WE CONTINUED RUNNING REGIONAL MEETUPS FOR OUR MEMBERS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER LOCAL MEMBERS FOR BREAKFASTS, DINNERS, AND HAPPY HOURS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

The Power of Platform
Research report analyzing 850 venture capital firms from 2000 to 2022, focusing on team composition, AUM, and the impact of platform roles on financial returns.
VC Platform European Summit
Annual two-day event for 150+ venture capital platform professionals in Europe to engage in peer networking and knowledge-sharing. Held in Paris in 2024 and London in 2023.
VC Platform Regional Event Series
Local in-person gatherings including breakfasts, dinners, happy hours, and coffee chats for members to connect regionally across over 45 countries.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Professional Networking Events 2 activities
    • Facilitate peer-to-peer connections through structured networking
      Enables monthly 1:1 peer-to-peer coffee chats and peer circles using intelligent profile matching, and maintains a private contact directory to help members connect with VC platform leaders globally.
    • Host annual and regional in-person events for VC platform professionals
      Organizes an annual members-only Global Summit and regional in-person meetups—including breakfasts, dinners, happy hours, and coffee chats—across more than 45 countries to foster peer bonding and local connections among over 2,200 members.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Charge annual membership dues based on firm size
      Collects annual membership dues from venture capital firms, scaled according to the firm's assets under management, as part of community access and operational funding.
  • Professional Field Knowledge Development 1 activity
    • Curate and maintain public knowledge base on VC platform best practices
      Operates a publicly accessible repository of peer-written articles focused on best practices in venture capital platform functions, enabling knowledge sharing across the industry.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Operate job board for platform-related roles in venture capital
      Manages a dedicated jobs board for platform-focused roles in the venture capital ecosystem, distributing postings via weekly email, community forum, and direct notifications; charges non-members $150 per posting to support operations.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Provide year-round programming and resources for VC platform professionals
      Offers ongoing access to a global community of venture capital platform professionals through tailored programming, resources, peer networking, and a private 24/7 community forum for asking questions and accessing historical discussions.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conduct research on venture capital platform roles and firm performance
      Produces research reports analyzing team size, composition, and assets under management across 850 venture capital firms from 2000 to 2022 to assess the impact of platform roles on financial returns.
    • Manage membership for VC platform professionals
      Grants and revokes access to a professional community based on full-time affiliation with qualifying venture capital firms, with membership limits determined by firm assets under management; also extends eligibility to platform-focused consultants meeting specific criteria such as prior full-time role and current engagement with at least two qualifying firms.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.26M
Contributions & grants$975K77%
Program service revenue$289K23%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.15M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$388K
Cash$296K
Investments$0
Liabilities$150K
Net assets$239K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 15
  • ABHISHEK LAHOTI — DIRECTOR
  • ANNA OTT — DIRECTOR
  • ANNIE SHAPIRO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ARABELLA REEVES — DIRECTOR ENDING 1/16/25
  • BRIANNA RIZZO — PRESIDENT AS OF 1/16/25
  • CASEY TAYLOR — DIRECTOR ENDING 1/16/25
  • CLIFF WORLEY — DIRECTOR
  • CORY BOLOTSKY — TREASURER AND SECRETARY ENDING 1/16/25
  • DALE CHANG — DIRECTOR
  • ELYSE CROWSTON — DIRECTOR
  • ERICA AMATORI — DIRECTOR
  • KEJI MUSTAPHA — PRESIDENT ENDING 01/16/25
  • LAUREN YOUNG — DIRECTOR
  • POLINA JACKA — DIRECTOR
  • SAMANTHA GELT — SECRETARY AND TREASURER AS OF 1/16/25
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Andy Walsh Partner — Podcast contributor discussing the role of platform teams in venture capital.
  • Cory Bolotsky Partner — Contributing author on multiple topics related to VC platform strategy and operations.
  • Daniel Hull Partner — Contributing author on technical integration methods for VC deal pipelines.
  • Google Partner — Uses Google Docs for sharing membership application resources
  • Joel Connolly Partner — Podcast contributor discussing the role of platform teams in venture capital.
  • Lauren Batres Partner — Contributing author on executive engagement strategies in venture capital.
  • Marissa Sterling Partner — Contributing author on automating value-add tracking in VC platforms.
  • Olivia O'Sullivan Partner — Contributing author on VC platform sponsorship strategies.
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Government — Uses SEC definitions and criteria, including Form D filings, to evaluate venture capital firm eligibility for community membership.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Curated Community Model to Ensure Relevance and Trust
    methodology: curated_community_building
    By enforcing strict membership criteria, vetting processes, and role-specific design—such as excluding senior leaders—the organization builds a high-trust, relevant professional community because alignment in role and experience fosters deeper peer engagement and more effective knowledge exchange.
  • Intelligent Peer Matching to Enhance Professional Growth
    methodology: intelligent_peer_matching
    By using intelligent profile matching to connect members, the organization increases the effectiveness of peer interactions because targeted connections based on role, challenge, or interest lead to more actionable insights and stronger professional development outcomes.
  • Peer-Collaboration Network for Industry-Wide Value Creation
    methodology: peer_collaboration_network
    By fostering a collaborative ecosystem among venture capital platform professionals, the organization accelerates industry-wide value creation because peer-level knowledge sharing and targeted collaboration enhance problem-solving, professional growth, and collective innovation.