Looking For Funding

If you are a business leader seeking to raise private equity or venture capital the BVCA has a range of resources that can be helpful to you. The BVCA itself does not provide investment.

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BVCA Member Directory

Search the directory of private equity and venture capital firms, as well as other organisations. The quick search function allows you to find an individual member and the advanced search for members and directory subscribers allows you to view more details, including firm location, stage of investment, sector specialisations and more.

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BVCA Events

The BVCA hosts a range of events that entrepreneurs can apply to attend. These include the event 'Accelerate' for companies seeking to raise a Series A round and beyond, to sector-focused conferences.

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Model Documents

The BVCA periodically releases a number of documents to serve as guidance and as an educational tool to both entrepreneurs and new and potential investors, including model Articles of Association, Subscription and Shareholders’ Agreement and a Term Sheet for a Series A Round.

Other useful resources
 

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British Business Bank

The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses. Whether you are looking to start-up, scale-up or stay ahead, its website contains a range of information and guidance to point you in the right direction, as well as case studies, videos and reports to help you grow your business.

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British Business Bank Finance Hub

In partnership with the BVCA, the British Business Bank Finance Hub has everything you need to know about your finance options. If you want to understand finance better, there are short films and expert guides to help you get to grips with your options. If you’re ready to apply, there are checklists and articles from finance providers to help you make your application a success. Plus, there are case studies and learnings from real businesses who’ve been through the process to help guide you.