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Invested in a better future

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has been the voice of private capital in the UK for four decades. We support our members to help companies grow and achieve their long-term ambitions, creating value for the country both economically and socially.

 

Industry Impact

Private equity and venture capital delivers for both institutional investors, including UK pensioners, and for the wider economy by driving innovation, building British business and supporting communities and individuals to succeed. Take a look at our latest key stats and learn more about our industry.


 

2.2m

people employed in the UK by companies backed by private equity and venture capital

1,467

UK companies received investment from private equity and venture capital in 2023

12,000+

businesses currently backed by UK private equity and venture capital

9/10

Investments directed at SMEs from private equity and venture capital in 2022

£20.1bn

Invested into UK companies from private equity and venture capital in 2023

£59.6bn

raised by UK-managed private equity and venture capital funds in 2023

 

Stories of success

Private capital powers the growth of dynamic new businesses in sectors like technology and life sciences, while reinvigorating established businesses too. Read examples of how private equity and venture capital help companies to innovate and flourish, below. 

Initiatives

We support the transformative nature of our industry. We work with our community as it adapts to new priorities, from climate change and diversity to fostering innovation and building transparency.

Learn more about some of our key initiatives below.

 

Upcoming Events & Training 

 

Events

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Training

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BVCA Membership - One ecosystem working for all

Network; share best-practice; access first class learning and development programmes; raise your profile; develop your organisations’ network; remain ahead of policy and regulatory developments. Join our diverse community today.

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New BVCA Podcast: The outlook for venture capital & tech in 2024

The BVCA’s Senior VC Manager, Chris Elphick, talks to Christoph Ruedig (Albion VC), Kerry Baldwin (IQ Capital), and Stephen Nundy (Lakestar), about the outlook for venture capital and the broader tech ecosystem in 2024. Covering off the economic shocks and difficult market conditions seen in 2023, the guests examine how the market will play out this year.