Foundation Alumni Community

The BVCA is committed to shaping the next generation of private capital leaders. To support this mission, we have introduced a dedicated Foundation Alumni Community for emerging professionals who have completed or are enrolled in one of BVCA’s Foundation learning & development courses: LP Foundation, VC Foundation, or Flagship Foundation. 

Benefits:

• Complimentary access to exclusive Next Generation events, in-person networking receptions, conferences, and more throughout the year.
• Attend Q&A sessions with expert trainers.
• Opportunities to grow your speaking persona at BVCA events.
• Foster meaningful connections with peers from other firms, exchange ideas, and build connections that can shape your career. 
• Stay close to the latest thinking and key conversations in private capital. 

Target audience:

This initiative is aimed at individuals across private capital who have completed or are enrolled in the BVCA’s Foundation courses (Flagship, VC, and LP). This Foundation Alumni Community will serve as a platform for continued engagement and networking among this cohort.  

Event schedule:

First Event: Panel Discussion & Networking Drinks – Join us on 9 December 2025 at Debevoise & Plimpton.

This event features a panel conversation led by previous Foundation Alumni, covering topics such as:

• Practical advice for building credibility early in your career and the best advice they’ve received early on in their career. 
• How to develop a personal brand within your firm and the wider industry, and why it matters. 
• How they're using AI within their roles and how it's helpful and how it’s not.

Please note: This event is for Foundation Alumni (Flagship, VC and LP). 

Foundation Alumni Gallery

View the photos from past Foundation events.