Why join the BVCA

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We are a driving force for private equity and venture capital worldwide. We believe in collaborative innovation: we work to demonstrate the collective impact of our industry. Together, we power extraordinary ideas and people, build and support companies and communities, drive vision and sustainable growth and create jobs and long-term value.

Our membership comprises more than 500 influential firms, including general partners with an accumulated total of more than £200 billion funds under management, limited partners, professional advisers, service providers and international associations. BVCA members have exclusive access to a global network of industry leaders, which enables them to establish essential relationships that further their objectives and drive innovation and growth.

Our members benefit from

Representation

Public policy and communications

Key stakeholder engagement
Lobbying on tax and regulation
Expert briefings and technical guidelines
Dedicated public affairs body
Dedicated media handling and crisis management

Engagement

Limited partners and international partners

LP-focused events: LP Forum, LP-GP Dinner, LP Summit and BVCA Summit
We work closely with over 40 PE/VC associations.
Dedicated MOUs with 10 associations
Strategic partnership with UKTI to support international investment

Insight

Research and publications

Benchmark data
Industry reports and presentations
Technical guidelines and industry updates
Publications including The Journal, Weekly Brief and Friday Focus (weekly CEO's newsletter)

Access

Events and conferences

Distinguished speakers and presenters
High-level networking and thought leadership
Specialist conferences and seminars
Portfolio company engagement

Knowledge

Training and professional development

All levels from support staff and associates to advanced PE/VC practitioners
Courses combine both a theoretical approach and practical methods
Residential courses including networking dinners and receptions
In-house programme providing tailored solutions for member firms
E-learning programme for flexible online learning
Personal development courses
Portfolio company training solutions

Value

Exclusive discounts, BVCA Member Directory and BVCA Insurance Services

Discounted places at BVCA events
Discounts on industry-focused training courses, including in-house solutions
Our members are featured in our annual printed BVCA Member Directory and our online Member Directory, which is accessed by over 30,000 entrepreneurs, PE/VC firms, advisers and other industry stakeholders every year.
Our members and their portfolio companies benefit from preferential terms on insurance purchasing and other corporate services negotiated by BVCA Insurance Services.
Insurance benefits offered on a per policy basis across all lines of cover
No requirement to change insurance broker to access benefits
More than 10 providers offering preferential terms on products and services