Networking Events

Date(s)
23 October 2024, 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, Equity & Inclusion Series of events range from breakfast forums to evening receptions, enabling in-depth debate, important conversations and valuable networking.

The latest event in the series celebrates Black History Month, supporting its theme this year, ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, which emphasises the recognition and correction of Black history and culture stories.

 

Dates
Midlands & East Dinner: (Birmingham) 19 June 2024
Northern Ireland Dinner: (Belfast) 27 June 2024
North England Dinner: (Manchester) 4 July 2024
Scotland Dinner: (Edinburgh) 13 November 2024

Venue/location
The Grand Hotel, Birmingham
Merchant Hotel, Belfast
Gusto, Manchester
The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

Costs
Members: £329 +VAT for a single seat
Members: £2,5999 +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
4 December 2024

Venue/location
Banking Hall,
14 Cornhill,
London, EC3V 3ND

Costs
All members: £499 +VAT for a single seat
All members: £4,399 +VAT for a table of 10
Non members: Limited allocation

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
Open to all

Overview
Gala 2024 is the not-to-be-missed networking event in the private capital calendar. Join senior delegates from across the private capital ecosystem for an evening of networking, entertainment and festive celebration. The dinner also hosts the conclusion of BVCA Vision 2024 - Leaders Driving Growth awards, our annual initiative aimed at recognising the best business leaders aimed at recognising the best business leaders and their GP backers within our member's portfolio companies.

Guest Host & Speaker
TBA shortly

 

Date
5 March 2025

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
10 September 2024

Venue/location
Lancaster House, London

Costs
LP Members: Complimentary
GP Members: £399+VAT per person
Non-members: Limited allocation

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
LPs and member GPs only

Overview
The LP-GP Summit Dinner is our exclusive networking event for senior institutional investors and private equity/venture capital fund managers. The event is a valuable opportunity for attendees to reconnect with contacts, forge new connections, and hear insights from a leading political guest speaker.

Part of the BVCA Summit 2024: Partners for growth

 

Date
8 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.

 

Date(s)
22 February 2024

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

Costs
GPs: £145.00+VAT per place
LPs: £115.00+VAT per place
Professional Services: £159.00+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(s)
28 February 2024

Venue/location
London, TBC

Costs
Complimentary to BVCA members

Frequency
Once a year

Audience
Senior finance and operations professionals

Overview
The BVCA is hosting its annual CFO-COO Reception. The evening reception will bring together senior finance and operations professionals from across the industry, providing a forum for networking and knowledge sharing. During this session, our sponsor, IQ-EQ, will organise a CFO E-Lab, a 15-minute fireside chat, to explore the growing significance of Net Asset Value (NAV) lending in the financial landscape.

 

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

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.