FIPVCC Blog
Practical guides for running California FIP-VCC reporting workflows with strong privacy guardrails and less manual overhead.
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January 4, 2026 · 2 min read
A privacy-first approach to California FIP-VCC reporting that helps covered firms comply without exposing individual founder responses.
DFPI Suspends FIP-VCC Implementation and Enforcement Pending Rulemaking
March 17, 2026 · 2 min read
DFPI told registrants and stakeholders that FIP-VCC implementation and enforcement are suspended pending rulemaking, and that covered entities will not be required to register or file by April 1, 2026.
DFPI Clarified: No 2025 VC Investments Means No 2025 Registration or Report
March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
If an entity otherwise qualifies as a covered entity but made no venture capital investments in 2025, current DFPI clarification indicates it does not need to register or file for the 2025 cycle.
March 10, 2026 · 2 min read
FIPVCC now creates a unique Virtual Website domain for each fund (and firm) so covered entities can satisfy DPFI website fields quickly, including on the Free plan.
How to Meet FIPVCC Recordkeeping Without Storing Founder PDFs
March 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Compliance Editorial TeamA practical recordkeeping approach under California FIPVCC that preserves required compliance records while avoiding founder-identifiable survey data.
DFPI Survey in Founder Reachouts: Two Interpretations and a Practical Path
March 3, 2026 · 3 min read
California requires covered VC firms to provide the standardized DFPI demographic survey in founder outreach. Here is what that can mean in practice and how FIPVCC supports both approaches.
How to Register on the VCC Portal and File Your Demographic Data Report
March 3, 2026 · 6 min read
A detailed, plain-English guide to account setup, VCC registration, role management, report filing, payment, and amendments in the DFPI VCC portal.
Can Venture Firms File One Aggregated FIP-VCC Report?
February 26, 2026 · 3 min read
When a consolidated FIP-VCC filing may be possible, when separate reports are more likely, and why control analysis is often the deciding factor.
What Counts as a VC Investment and Management Rights Under FIP VCC?
February 24, 2026 · 5 min read
A plain-language guide to the definitions that determine whether a fund's deals fall into California FIP VCC reporting scope.
FIP Compliance for VC Firms in California
February 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Compliance Editorial TeamWhy software is a better operating model than forms or inbox workflows for California FIP-VCC reporting, with a side-by-side comparison chart.
When SPV GPs may need to comply with FIP-VCC at the entity or GP level
January 18, 2026 · 2 min read
How a single California LP or California portfolio company can trigger coverage, and when SPV reports may be filed per entity or aggregated at the GP level.
How to Comply With the FIP-VCC Plan Without Emailing Your Entire Portfolio
January 17, 2026 · 2 min read
Use vintage-year survey links and an internal founder portal workflow to run FIP-VCC compliance without one-off founder email campaigns.
How to determine if your SPV or Fund has to comply with the VCC law.
January 16, 2026 · 2 min read
A practical SPV and fund eligibility checklist for California VCC compliance, including the same criteria used in our required-to-file calculator.
Is my VC fund subject to CA DEI Laws for the Fair Investment Practices law?
January 15, 2026 · 2 min read
How to assess whether your venture fund is likely subject to California Fair Investment Practices (FIP-VCC) DEI reporting, using the same criteria in our eligibility calculator.
How VCs can confrom with DEI reporting requirements
January 14, 2026 · 2 min read
A practical framework for venture firms to conform with California DEI reporting requirements while keeping founder-level data handling minimal and controlled.
What Are the Penalties for Not Complying With the CA VCC Law?
January 13, 2026 · 2 min read
An informational breakdown of California FIP-VCC enforcement, including notice periods, cure windows, and potential daily penalties for continued non-compliance.
Comply With the VCC Law: Getting Compliant in Five Minutes
January 12, 2026 · 2 min read
A fast-start checklist for venture firms that need to stand up a California FIP-VCC compliance workflow quickly and avoid common reporting gaps.
Preparing for the April 1 FIP-VCC Filing Deadline
January 11, 2026 · 1 min read
A quarter-by-quarter checklist to keep venture compliance teams on track for annual California FIP-VCC reporting.
VCC Compliance: A Roadmap for Complying With the VCC Law
January 10, 2026 · 2 min read
A step-by-step roadmap for venture firms to implement California FIP-VCC reporting with clear ownership, clean data, and fewer last-minute filing risks.
Collect Founder Demographics Without Storing PII
January 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Compliance Editorial TeamA practical, aggregate-first workflow to meet California FIP-VCC reporting needs without collecting person-level demographic records.
How to Not Invade Privacy and Still Comply With California's VCC Reporting Requirements
January 8, 2026 · 2 min read
A practical approach for venture firms to meet California FIP-VCC reporting duties while avoiding person-level data collection and reducing privacy risk.
Diversity Reporting for VCs: A Compliance Guide
January 7, 2026 · 2 min read
An informational guide for venture capital firms handling California diversity reporting obligations, from survey controls to annual filing readiness.
The Requirements From California Fair Investment Practices for Venture Capital Firms
January 6, 2026 · 2 min read
A clear breakdown of California Fair Investment Practices reporting requirements for venture capital firms, including survey rules, annual filings, and record retention duties.
What Is the FIP VCC Law? A Plain-Language Overview
January 5, 2026 · 4 min read
An objective summary of California's Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies law — who it covers, what it requires, and the penalties for non-compliance.
What the FIP VCC Law Means by Founding Team Member
January 3, 2026 · 3 min read
A plain-language breakdown of who counts as a founding team member under California's FIP VCC law, with practical examples for edge cases.
