The Minnesota Venture Capital Association is a not-for-profit group comprising members whose primary activity is the management of venture capital funds and investments.

The MVCA was founded to promote collegiality and information-sharing among Minnesota venture capitalists. The MVCA also endeavors to promote Minnesota venture capital activity generally through its co-sponsorship (with The Collaborative) of the May Entrepreneur/Investor Luncheon and the October Venture Finance Conference.

The Association meets every month to hear presentations from leading business people and policymakers on issues of interest to the Minnesota venture capital industry. The MVCA also sponsors "deal lunches" intended to foster informal discussions regarding local start-up companies.