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Membership Benefits

BVCA members have access to a range of exclusive benefits.
BVCA membership adds your voice to the representation of the private equity and venture capital industry, connects you with a wide and valuable network, and ensures you are abreast of developments in the industry to develop your organisation. It has benefits for your whole team, from junior to senior.

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Representation
BVCA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
Activity Frequency Description Involvement Involvement
Policy and Technical Representation Daily Engagement with policymakers on behalf of the industry, supported by industry facts, figures and case studies Close involvement via a framework of committees, advisory groups and input/feedback processes ✘
External Affairs Representation Daily Engagement with politician and the media on behalf of the industry, supported by industry facts, figures and case studies Close involvement via a framework of committees, advisory groups and input/feedback processes ✘

Information & insight
BVCA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
Publications Frequency Description
BVCA Private Capital Update (Formerly Friday Focus) Weekly Weekly highlights of key policy developments, industry news, research and BVCA activities ✔ ✘
BVCA Newsletter Monthly Comprehensive overview of BVCA activities including publications, research, events, training and new members ✔ Restricted access
BVCA Policy & Technical Update Monthly Updates on consultations and submissions from the BVCA's three technical committees ✔ ✘
BVCA Policy & Technical alerts Activity driven Alerts on important technical and political developments ✔ ✘
Research reports Activity driven Topical research reports ✔ ✔ (no contribution)
BVCA Policy & Technical Bulletin Biannual Detailed coverage of the legal, technical and regulatory issues affecting the industry ✔ ✘
BVCA Annual Review Annual Yearly review of the BVCA's activities  ✔ ✘
BVCA Investment Activity Report Annual Comprehensive investment, divestment and fundraising activity of the UK market ✔ ✔ (no contribution)
BVCA Performance Measurement Survey Annual UK private equity and venture capital fund performance ✔ ✔ (no contribution)

Networking & industry trend events
BVCA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
Flagship events Frequency Attendance Description Admission Admission
Pensions Summit Annual 60-80 Bringing together venture capital and growth equity fund managers and UK pension fund investors to explore progress with the proposals set out in the Investment Compact for Venture Capital & Growth Equity Signatories of the Investment Compact and pension fund investors LPs only, complimentary by invitation
Limited Partner Summit Annual 60-80 Led by the BVCA's LP committee to examine and discuss investors’ perspectives on investment trends and strategies LPs only, complimentary LPs only, complimentary by invitation
LP-GP Summit Dinner Annual 100 Our exclusive networking event for senior institutional investors and private equity/venture capital fund managers LPs and member GPs only, member fee LPs only, complimentary by invitation
Summit Main Conference Annual 850 The UK's leading private equity and venture capital conference, bringing together the entire private capital ecosystem LPs complimentary; GPs and advisers, member fee Limited allocation, LPs complimentary by invitation, Other - 2.5x member fee
Tax, Legal and Regulatory Conference Annual 250+ Technical conference delivered by the BVCA's Tax, Legal & Technical and Regulatory Committees All members, member fee ✘
Accelerate (Formerly High Growth) Annual 350 The BVCA’s dedicated event for angel investors, venture capital and growth equity LPs and portfolio companies complimentary; GPs and advisers, member fee Limited allocation, 2.5x member fee
Annual Gala Dinner Annual 700 Networking dinner with a high-profile guest speaker that also plays host to Vision – Leaders Driving Growth All members, special fee Limited allocation, 2.5x member fee
Series events Frequency Attendance Description Admission Admission
National Dinner Series 4 per year 200-400+ Networking dinners hosted in four locations across the UK throughout the year, featuring the regional winners of BVCA Vision - Leaders driving growth All members, discounted fee Limited allocation, 2.5x member fee
Alternative Fund Strategies Conference 1 per year 200+ A comprehensive overview of the most urgent issues impacting nfrastructure, private debt and secondaries LPs and GPs, complimentary; advisers, special fee LPs and GPs, complimentary by invitation; advisers, limited allocation, 2.5 x member fee
Sector Forums 2 per year 100+ Half-day conferences focused on key sectors LPs and GPs, complimentary; advisers, special fee LPs and GPs, complimentary by invitation; advisers, limited allocation, 2.5 x member fee
LP-GP Forums 3 per year  40 per event  Looking at topical issues and best practice for LPs and GPs LPs and GPs only, registered interest  ✘ 
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Series 5 per year 80-200+ Networking breakfasts and forums with speakers Members only, complimentary ✘
Next Generation Series 3 per year 300+ For early career professionals, build long-lasting connections at informal drinks receptions and fun activities Members only, special fee ✘
Peer to Peer Receptions 2 per year 100+ Networking reception for professionals within specific roles such as the investment team, finance and, human resources Member LPs and GPs only, by invitation ✘
Further events Frequency Attendance Description Admission Admission
Chair's Dinner Annual 250 An exclusive dinner hosted by the BVCA Chair, with senior industry figures, parliamentarians and other influential figures Member LPs and GPs only, by invitation ✘
Parliamentary Reception Annual 250 An opportunity to engage with ministers, MPs and peers at an exclusive drinks reception Member LPs and GPs only, by invitation ✘
European Private Capital Conference - North America Annual 130 North American institutional investors gain insight into European PE/VC trends and developments LPs complimentary; GPs, special fee LPs complimentary
European Private Capital Conference - Asia Annual 100 Middle Eastern institutional investors gain insight into European PE/VC trends and developments LPs complimentary; GPs, special fee LPs complimentary
Training & professional development
BVCA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
Classroom based training courses Frequency Description Admission Admission
Starting out: 0-18 months 10 per year Introducing the key elements of private equity to those new to the industry All members, special fee Limited allocation, double member fee
Experienced: 18+ months 18 per year Now with industry experience, focus on strengthening your skillset in key areas from due diligence to leadership All members, special fee Limited allocation, double member fee
Support team & other courses 10 per year Courses aimed at those not involved in the investments and transactions but provide support in other areas All members, special fee Limited allocation, double member fee
Digital Learning Anytime Learn at anytime, anywhere at an individual's own pace, our e-learning courses cover key compliance issues and specific industry subject matter All members, special fee Double member fee
In-house training On-demand Delivering a course to your team at your company's convenience, saving you money, time and ensuring consistency of knowledge across your team Preferential rate Member priority
Branding & association
BVCA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
BVCA Member Firm Logo Use of the BVCA Member Firm logo on your website and marketing collateral Member firms only ✘
BVCA Member Directory Your firm's inclusion and gain access to the BVCA Member Directory, a comprehensive list of 750+ member firms Member firms only ✘
Further information

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE BVCA

 +44 (0)20 7492 0400

 membership@bvca.co.uk