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Private capital: Building a better economy for the future New BVCA Publication

In this new report, we use the data from our Report on Investment Activity 2023, along with a range of case studies, to set out what private capital investment means for businesses and wider society, where capital is invested in the UK, and how the benefits of this investment are realised. Find out more

BVCA Summit returns 11-12 September

This year’s theme: Partners for Growth | Two days | Four events | New UK Pensions Summit | New venues for 2024 Find out more

Performance Measurement Survey

New BVCA analysis of performance data finds private capital outperforms the markets. Find out more

Manifesto for Growth

Key recommendations for the Government to maximise investment into the UK. Find out more

Partners for Growth

Read the BVCA Annual Review 2023-24, our new publication reflecting on the past membership year. Find out more

Invested in a better future

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has been the voice of private capital in the UK for four decades. We support our members to help companies grow and achieve their long-term ambitions, creating value for the country both economically and socially. Find out more
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Industry Impact

Private equity and venture capital delivers for both institutional investors, including UK pensioners, and for the wider economy by driving innovation, building British business and supporting communities and individuals to succeed. Take a look at our latest key stats and learn more about our industry. Find out more

2.2 million people

employed in the UK by companies backed by private equity and venture capital

1,467 UK companies

received investment from private equity and venture capital in 2023

12,000+ businesses

currently backed by UK private equity and venture capital

9 in 10 investments

directed at SMEs from private equity and venture capital in 2023

£20.1bn invested

into UK companies from private equity and venture capital in 2023

£59.6bn raised

by UK-managed private equity and venture capital funds in 2023

Stories of success

Private capital powers the growth of dynamic new businesses in sectors like technology and life sciences, while reinvigorating established businesses too. Read examples of how private equity and venture capital help companies to innovate and flourish, here. View our latest case studies

Revolut, supported by Seedcamp

Back2Work (B2W), supported by Palatine Private Equity

Skyscanner, supported by Scottish Equity Partners

Thought Machine, supported by IQ Capital

Merlin Entertainments, supported by Blackstone

Wise, supported by Seedcamp

Gen Phoenix (formerly ELeather), supported by ETF Partners

Nova Pangaea Technologies, supported by Par Equity, British Business Bank & Mercia Asset Management

Bright Blue Foods, supported by Endless LLP

Discover what is new

Private debt’s steady rise in the UK | New BVCA Insight

BVCA Insight

August's Policy & Technical Update published - discover the latest developments

BVCA Policy

Private capital: Building a better economy for the future

BVCA Publication

“UK scale-ups increasingly relying on overseas investors to grow” | New data published

BVCA News

BVCA Voicenote | What does the new Government mean for private capital?

BVCA Podcast

Five leading Northern businesses recognised for exceptional growth

BVCA Awards

New analysis of performance data finds private capital outperforms the markets

BVCA News

New BVCA Performance Measurement Survey published

BVCA Research

Tenzing-backed MetaCompliance wins Northern Ireland awards | Learn more

BVCA Awards

Midlands & East Award Winners announced | Vision 2024

BVCA Awards

New BVCA Podcast: LGBTQ+ within the private capital industry

BVCA Podcast

New bi-annual Policy & Technical Bulletin published

BVCA Policy

BVCA calls for enhanced diversity among Limited Partners as industry code expands

BVCA News

Diversity & Inclusion in Limited Partner Investment Teams | New report published

BVCA Research

New BVCA Podcast | The Mindful VC

BVCA Podcast

New BVCA Report on Investment Activity published

BVCA Research

BVCA Manifesto for Growth | Key recommendations to maximise the UK’s investment potential

BVCA Publication

Matthew Sabben-Clare appointed new Chair of the BVCA Council

BVCA News

Voicenote podcast: Annual Review special edition

BVCA Podcast

Partners for Growth: BVCA Annual Review 2023-24 Published

BVCA Publication

Initiatives

We support the transformative nature of our industry. We work with our community as it adapts to new priorities, from climate change and diversity to fostering innovation and building transparency.

Initiative Climat International

The BVCA is a supporter of Initiative Climat International (iCI) and actively encourages the private capital industry to continue deepening its engagement on Net Zero and broader climate issues. Read more

ESG and Responsible Investment

We are committed to ensuring that the UK’s private equity and venture capital industry plays a leading role in global efforts to eliminate the causes and combat the effects of climate change. Read more

Diversity & Inclusion

An integral part of our mission is to promote diversity and inclusion within our industry and support firms to build inclusive environments in which everyone can thrive. Read more

Events

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Training

Conferences and Forums

UK Pensions Summit

Complimentary and exclusive to BVCA LP and GP Members 11 Sep 2024 Landing Forty Two View event
Conferences and Forums

Limited Partner Summit

Complimentary and exclusive to LPs 11 Sep 2024 Landing Forty Two View event
Networking Events

LP-GP Summit Dinner

This event is sold out and a waiting list is in operation 11 Sep 2024 London View event
Conferences and Forums

Summit Main Conference

Open to all with preferential rates and complimentary places for BVCA members 12 Sep 2024 Sancroft, St Paul's View event


Events

Training

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Legal and Regulatory

Legal Agreements in Private Equity

Open to all with preferential rates for BVCA members 10 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2024 Aon View event
Deal Execution

Financial Modelling in PE/VC

Open to all with preferential rates for BVCA members 17 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024 Debevoise & Plimpton View event
Deal Execution

Seizing Digital Opportunities for Your Portfolio

Open to all with preferential rates for BVCA members 17 Sep 2024 Cooley (UK) LLP View event
Back Office and Support

Introduction to PE/VC - The Essentials

Open to all with preferential rates for BVCA members 19 Sep 2024 - 20 Sep 2024 Simmons & Simmons LLP View event

BVCA Membership

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Network; share best-practice; access first class learning and development programmes; raise your profile; develop your organisations’ network; remain ahead of policy and regulatory developments. Join our diverse community today. Find out more