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Read our new report: Growing Great British Businesses

Our latest report showcases the value of private capital investment in 2021. Using data from the BVCA's Investment Activity Survey, case studies from across our membership, and data from the industry more widely, we discover how PE and VC supported UK companies to innovate, flourish and grow.
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Growing Great British Businesses

Read our new report telling the story of private capital investment in 2021. Find out more

Discover the value PE/VC brings to the UK economy

Read the landmark new study. Find out more

Actively supporting Ukraine

New resource centre for BVCA members focused on the Ukraine crisis. Find out more

BVCA Digest: June 2022

The latest research on, and insight into, private capital. 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 almost 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 million people

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

1,320 UK companies

received investment from private equity and venture capital in 2021

5,000+ businesses

currently backed by UK private equity and venture capital

9 in 10 investments

directed at SMEs from private equity and venture capital in 2021

£17.3bn invested

into UK companies from private equity and venture capital in 2021

£16.7bn raised

from private equity and venture capital in 2021

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

Dr. Martens, supported by Permira

Skyscanner, supported by Scottish Equity Partners

Thought Machine, supported by IQ Capital

Merlin Entertainments, supported by Blackstone

Wise, supported by Seedcamp

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

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'Greenwashing’ - cutting through the maelstrom

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Rethinking Supply Chains for Resilience and Sustainability

Excellence in ESG

Agenda now available for the BVCA Summit: Transforming the future

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Our Foundation course returns with a new residential experience

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

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British businesses turn to private capital as total investment reaches record high

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Welsh businesses recognised for exceptional performance

Vision 2022

Almost 200,000 jobs supported by private capital in Wales and South West England

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BVCA Digest: our latest update on the private capital industry

BVCA Publication

PE/VC support hundreds of thousands of jobs in London

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Discover key insights from our recent LGBTQ+ Reception

BVCA Insights

Latest insights in new bi-annual Policy & Technical Bulletin

BVCA Policy

New resource centre focused on the Ukraine crisis

Useful resources

Two million jobs backed by PE/VC, new independent study shows

BVCA News

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.

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

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Networking Events

National Dinner Series - North England 2022

Open to all with preferential rates for BVCA members 15 Sep 2022 09:00 - 23:00 Hilton Manchester Deansgate View event
Conferences and Forums

LP Summit 2022

Complimentary and exclusive to BVCA LP members 05 Oct 2022 08:00 - 18:00 The Landmark Hotel, View event
Conferences and Forums

Emerging Managers Summit

Complimentary and exclusive to BVCA LP and GP Members 05 Oct 2022 09:00 - 17:00 The Landmark Hotel, View event
Networking Events

LP-GP Dinner 2022

Exclusive to BVCA member LPs and GPs 05 Oct 2022 19:00 - 22:00 The Landmark Hotel, View event


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Training

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ESG

Developing an ESG Strategy for Your Portfolio

Open to all with preferential rates for BVCA members 14 Sep 2022 09:00 - 17:00 Grant Thornton View event
Back Office and Support

Introduction to Private Equity - The Essentials

Open to all with preferential rates for BVCA members 15 Sep 2022 23:45 - 16 Sep 2022 23:45 Addleshaw Goddard View event
Deal Execution

Digital Due Diligence

Open to all with preferential rates for BVCA members 20 Sep 2022 00:00 - 23:45 K & L Gates View event
Legal and Regulatory

Legal Agreements in Private Equity

Open to all with preferential rates for BVCA members 21 Sep 2022 00:00 - 22 Sep 2022 22:45 DLA Piper View event

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