Networking Events

Date
22 November 2023

Venue/location
Hilton Park Lane,
22 Park Lane,
London, W1K 1BE

Costs
All members: £459 +VAT for an early bird single seat
All members: £4,195 +VAT for an early bird table of 10
Non members: Limited allocation
Early bird rate ends on the 22 September 2023

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
Open to all

Overview
The Gala Dinner brings together the private equity and venture capital community for a festive evening of networking, musical entertainment and a high-profile guest speaker, the perfect way to kick off the festive season. The Gala Dinner also hosts BVCA Vision 2023 - Leaders Driving Growth awards, our annual initiative aimed at recognising the best business leaders within our members’ portfolio companies.

Guest Host & Compère
Steph McGovern, award-winning journalist and broadcaster

 

Dates
Yorkshire & North East Dinner: (Leeds) 11 May 2023
Northern Ireland Dinner: (Belfast) 29 June 2023
North England Dinner: (Manchester) 7 September 2023
Scotland Dinner: (Edinburgh) 01 November 2023

Venue/location
Aspire, Leeds
Merchant Hotel, Belfast
Manchester, venue tbc
The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

Costs
Members: £295 +VAT for a single seat
Members: £2,559 +VAT for a table of 10
Non-members: Limited allocation

Frequency
Four times a year

Audience
Open to all

Overview
Hosted in four locations across the UK throughout the year, the BVCA’s National Dinner Series features high-profile speakers and an audience drawn from all parts of the private equity and venture capital community, making it an ideal networking event to raise your profile and entertain your clients. The dinners also host the BVCA Vision Series, our annual initiative aimed at recognising the best business leaders within our members’ portfolio companies.

 

Date(s)
22 February 20243

Venue/location
F1 Arcade, St. Paul's, London

Costs
GPs: £125.00+VAT per place
LPs: £99.00+VAT per place
Professional Services: £139.00+VAT per place

Frequency
Twice a year

Audience
Members only

Overview
The Next Generation Series provides an excellent opportunity for early career professionals to network and socialise with their peers in a fun and relaxed environment. With activities ranging from curling, lawn bowling and F1 Arcade, use the occasions to build long-lasting connections with those in the industry, essential in any career.

 

Date
6 March 2024

Venue/location
Quaglino's, London

Costs
Complimentary by invitation only

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
Senior GPs, LPs and media

Overview
This exclusive dinner is a celebration to welcome the new BVCA chair, and thank the outgoing Chair. Join senior industry figures, parliamentarians, senior members of the media, officials and regulators for a high-level evening looking at the impact of the industry.

Guest speaker
TBC

 

Date
08 May 2024

Venue/location
Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons
Houses of Parliament,
London, SW1A 0AA

Costs
Complimentary, by invitation only

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
Senior GPs, LPs and politicians

Overview
An informal networking event held in the House of Commons, the BVCA’s Parliamentary Reception is an opportunity for BVCA members and their portfolio companies to engage with ministers, MPs and peers.

Guest speaker
TBC

Date
7 November 2023 (NEW DATE)

Venue/location
London

Costs
LP Members: Complimentary
GP Members: £395+VAT per person
Non-members: Limited allocation

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
LPs and member GPs only

Overview
A one-of-a-kind event in the UK, and part of the Summit, the LP-GP Dinner provides an intimate setting for one-on-one networking amongst senior institutional investors and GP members of the BVCA. This exclusive event begins with an extended networking drinks reception followed by a seated dinner and guest speaker.

Guest speaker
George Parker, Political Editor, Financial Times

 

Date(s)
17 October 2023, other dates TBC

Venue/location
Venues across London

Costs
All members: Complimentary

Frequency
Four times a year

Audience
Open to all members

Overview
An integral part of the BVCA’s mission is to increase participation and representation within our industry. Our diversity events range from breakfast forums to evening receptions, enabling in-depth debate, important conversations and valuable networking.


 

Date
26 April 2022

Venue/location
The Dilly, London

Costs
Complimentary to BVCA members

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
Senior investment team professionals

Overview
This unique event, exclusive to BVCA members and held in London, is an opportunity to meet those who are shaping the future of the private equity and venture capital industry. It will bring together senior investment professionals for an evening of networking and knowledge-sharing.

Date(s)
TBC January 2023

Venue/location
London, TBC

Costs
Complimentary to BVCA members

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
Senior finance and operations professionals

Overview
The BVCA is bringing together senior finance and operations professionals from private equity and venture capital firms. The aim of the event is to provide a forum where peers can exchange knowledge and experience.

Date
29 March 2022

Venue/location
Covent Garden Hotel,
10 Monmouth Street,
London, WC2H 9HB

Costs
Complimentary and exclusive to BVCA Member GPs

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
Senior leaders from buyout firms

Overview
This exclusive event will feature a fireside chat with a keynote speaker from industry. The evening will bring together the most senior leaders and buyout firms from within the membership.

Guest speaker
TBC