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Outstanding contributions to impact investing across private equity and venture capital were recognised at the BVCA’s ‘Excellence in Impact’ awards which celebrate the firms that are spearheading outstanding sustainability initiatives across the private capital industry.

Outstanding contributions to Sustainability across private equity and venture capital were recognised at the BVCA’s ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ awards which celebrate the firms that are spearheading outstanding sustainability initiatives across the private capital industry.

Dynamic Planner, Celnor, Pure Cremation, 15Gifts and Bridewell have all won the BVCA's Vision 2025 Awards for the London and the South East of England.

Monica Vinader, the founder and CEO of Monica Vinader has won the BVCA's ‘Inspirational Women Award’ for 2025.

As many as 11 private capital firms state businesses in their portfolios could make an initial public offering (IPO) in the UK over the next 12 months, indicating that the industry expects an uptick in dealmaking activity in the coming months. The findings are part of a survey of 85 senior decision makers at leading private equity and venture capital firms carried out by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), ahead of its annual Summit.

Leading UK plumbing solutions company Kibosh showcased their new repair technology to John Lamont MP when he visited their main headquarters earlier this week.

SOS Leak Detection Ltd showcased their award-winning technology to Richard Fuller MP, during his visit to the North Bedfordshire-based company, last week. The MP heard how SOS locate, classify and resolve leaks, providing residential and commercial buildings with non-invasive and advanced remedial services.

A new report from the BVCA, Investing in a better economy, finds that as of the end of 2024, UK-based private capital funds have £190bn of capital available to invest, which is expected to be deployed over the next three to five years.

New data from the BVCA and PwC shows that while private capital’s 1 year returns in 2024 reflect the subdued exit market, returns over a longer period outperform public markets.

Barnstable based Compass CHC Limited and Bideford based Travel Chapter, have won the BVCA Vision 2025 Awards for the Wales and the South West. Supported by Headline Sponsor, Grant Thornton and Supporting Sponsor, Santander, the annual awards honour the management teams of companies backed by private equity and venture capital.

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Neurovalens, Kingsbridge Healthcare and Lowe Rental, have won the BVCA Vision 2025 Awards for Northern Ireland. Supported by Headline Sponsor, Grant Thornton and Supporting Sponsor, Santander, the annual awards honour the management teams of companies backed by private equity and venture capital.

PocDoc based in Cambridge, Eden Futures located in Long Bennington, Nottingham’s Peppermint Technology, and Leicestershire’s Blue Light Card, have won the BVCA's Vision 2025 Awards for the Midlands & East.

In 2024 alone, private capital invested £1.18bn into businesses in the Midlands. Private capital employs an active ownership model which is a hands-on approach that helps drive value creation in portfolio companies through strategic and operational improvements, whilst supporting wider economic development.

New research by the BVCA – finds that the venture capital industry played a bigger role in the UK economy in 2024, increasing both investment and fundraising activity compared to 2023.

New research by the BVCA finds that in 2024, the total amount invested by private equity and venture capital in UK businesses was £29.4bn – a 44 per cent increase on the £20.4bn invested in 2023.

New data reveals that the British venture capital industry almost doubled the amount of funds raised in 2024 compared to the previous year.

Leeds-based Nexus Vehicle Rental, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals, Hippo Digital and iPac Packaging Solutions in Gateshead, have won the BVCA Vision 2025 awards in the Yorkshire & North East.

In 2024 alone, private capital invested £149 million in North East businesses. Private capital employs an active ownership model which is a hands-on approach that helps drive value creation in portfolio companies through strategic and operational improvements, whilst supporting wider economic development.