Industry Leadership

Cimarron recognizes that the success of our investments is supported by a thriving venture capital industry and entrepreneurial culture. In addition to our investment work, the Cimarron team provides leadership in the development of our industry, helping found trade associations, supporting training programs, advising governments on how to grow the industry, and undertaking research initiatives that advance the knowledge of venture investing and business building.

As part of our policy on corporate social responsibility, Cimarron sponsors organizations active in building the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the United States and Latin America.

Cimarron Supported Initiatives

Cimarron principals have helped to launch leading trade associations including the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), the Latin American Venture Capital Association (LAVCA), the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) and the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA). Cimarron provides ongoing support to the following industry initiatives as a board chair or director:

Publications

Council of Development Finance Agencies, May 2011
Cimarron Capital Partners for the Latin American Venture Capital Association, October 2006
Nacional Financiera, November 2006
National Governors' Association, Washington DC, July 2000
Applied Economics, November 2017
Iowa Capital Investment Corporation, October 2014
Iowa Capital Investment Corporation, 2012
Applied Economics, October 2014
Oklahoma Capital Investment Board, 2015
Applied Economics, October 2015
Oklahoma Capital Investment Board, March 2009

Presentations

Family Office Exchange, August 2016
Council of Development Finance Agencies, November 2016
National Governors' Association, Washington DC, July 2007
Development Capital Networks
Development Capital Networks