British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)

Gateway to private credit and LP/VC relations events hosted in North America this November 🚀 ✨ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: Join 450+ global credit decision makers, including 220+ GPs and 150+ LPs, as they explore the latest perspectives on direct lending, asset-backed lending, private credit secondaries, niche and speciality finance, NAV finance and much more. Hosted in New York throughout two packed days of networking, discussions and debate, LPs already confirmed include: Lincoln Financial Group, MetLife, Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. | ("Mitsui USA"), RAG-Stiftung, State of Michigan Retirement Systems, State of Wisconsin Investment Board, New York Common Retirement Fund, Liberty Mutual Insurance and many more BVCA members are entitled to a 10% discount using the code FKR3622BVCA or book directly here: https://lnkd.in/d_KSZGkG ✨ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: Join 200+ attendees, including 75+ influential LPs and 100+ industry-leading VCs, for a full day of networking and insights from North America’s most influential and fast-growing venture capital firms, including AXIAN Group, Nationwide Ventures, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), NF Trinity Limited, Omidyar Network, Rabobank and many more. Through hosted roundtables, dedicated networking breaks and drinks receptions, this day offers attendees the opportunity to build lasting connections with industry peers and get the latest updates on market trends, opportunities and challenges. BVCA members are entitled to a 10% discount using code FKR3637BVCA or by booking directly here: https://lnkd.in/d88RSmDM

BVCA hosts London MP to discuss UK competitiveness, investment and pension reform    The BVCA was delighted to host the MP for the Cities of London of Westminster, Rachel Blake, in the BVCA offices this week.    The BVCA team set out how private capital was driving innovation, growing businesses and creating jobs across the UK, backing firms in sectors such as life sciences, clean tech, and digital services. The Government's pension reforms and the UK’s competitiveness was another point of discussion during the meeting.   It was an opportunity to hear about Rachel’s work on the Treasury Select Committee, including recent inquiries into the use of AI in financial services, the National Wealth Fund, and the Government’s Spending Review. The BVCA provided submissions to the Committee for all of these inquiries.    As of 2024, private capital supports 784,000 jobs in London, with 677 companies receiving £14.1bn of private capital investment in 2024. There are over 2000 businesses headquartered in Rachel’s constituency of Cities of London and Westminster, which are backed by #privateequity and #venturecapital - employing hundreds of thousands of people both in London and around the entire UK.

🚀 Three weeks until Summit 2025: The premier two-day event connecting the UK private capital industry.    Join 1,000+ attendees at Summit 2025. Connect directly with leading LPs, GPs and Professional Services, hear unprecedented insights from the industry’s leaders and senior political speakers, and position yourself at the centre of discussions shaping the future of private capital. Over the two days, more than 110 industry leaders will share their insights on private equity, venture capital, and private debt. Featuring in proactive panel discussions, our diverse range of speakers includes: ⭐ Dana Haimoff from J.P. Morgan Asset Management ⭐ Jamie Hayford, CAIA from Pantheon ⭐ Blair Jacobson from Ares Management Corporation ⭐ Jessica Lennard from Competition and Markets Authority ⭐ Stefania Ponzo from Pi Labs ⭐ Vanessa Rocchi from Lexington Partners ⭐ Harry Thomas from Beringea ⭐ Sir Nigel Wilson from Canary Wharf Group Join us on 9-10 September as we look to the future and the next phase of our industry’s evolution, exploring the strategies and trends that are transforming the future of private capital. Limited places are available - secure your place here: https://lnkd.in/e94d4rbD

"2024 saw a 23% rise in private equity transactions in Northern Ireland - a clear signal of the region’s growing appeal to investors. This uptick reflects a burgeoning pipeline of investor-ready businesses, drawing interest from Great Britain, Ireland, and international markets." In a recent Insight article, Richard Armstrong and Stuart Mansfield, Partners at Arthur Cox LLP, highlight how Northern Ireland’s business environment is experiencing a significant transformation, with private equity and debt financing playing increasingly complementary roles in driving growth, innovation, and inward investment. Read the full Insight article here: https://lnkd.in/eUPGdjJz

📚 Academic research shows private equity investors value their funds conservatively. The BVCA’s External Research Hub now includes the latest academic and industry research which examines the accuracy of net asset values (NAVs) reported by private equity and venture capital funds. These studies find strong evidence that fund valuations are, on average, conservative, with assets typically sold for more than their last reported valuation at exit. As the industry body for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK, the BVCA is committed to providing impartial and comprehensive research of the highest quality to all its members and wider stakeholders. Valuations is the latest addition to the BVCA’s external research hub. It joins research showing how private capital: - can be a significant catalyst in increasing productivity by enhancing competitiveness and efficiency of portfolio companies. - improves the business resilience of companies it backs - enhances corporate governance and management practices in portfolio companies Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gKPYkCPd

"If we’re serious about turning the UK from a startup nation into a scale-up powerhouse, we need to evolve our models to match the maturity of our market." In the latest Insight article, Dan Perkins, Commercial Director at the Founder Liquidity Fund, explores founder liquidity at Series A - an often-overlooked pressure point in the startup journey. As the UK tech ecosystem matures, he argues that providing limited early liquidity can provide much-needed stability for founders - many of whom have spent years operating under intense financial strain. Read the full Insight article here: https://lnkd.in/dce4UbjN

🚨 ONE MONTH TO GO: Until the UK's largest private capital conference Join Summit 2025, the premier event for the private equity and venture capital industry, hosted by the industry association. Bringing together 1,000+ attendees from across the private capital ecosystem, including: - 350+ GPs - 250+ LPs - 110+ industry expert speakers Across two days, the BVCA's Summit offers dedicated PE, VC and private credit content and over 12 hours of invaluable networking opportunities with senior business leaders. Summit comprises of four events: ✨ UK Pensions Investment Summit - Bringing together venture capital and growth equity leaders with representatives of the UK pensions sector. ✨ Limited Partner Summit - Hear the latest insights from domestic and international institutional investors and family offices. ✨ LP-GP Summit Dinner - Direct engagement with senior venture capital and private equity fund managers. Confirmed firms attending include Cinven, Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP, Felix Capital, Bullhound Capital and more. ✨ Summit Main Conference - Dedicated VC, PE and Private Credit stages with must-attend sessions including founder spotlight with Medik8 and Inflexion, macro-economic trends with HSBC's Chief Economist, Janet Henry, fund managers' insight on how the UK can define its position as the first choice for international investment and much more. For more information, watch the video below or visit the website: https://lnkd.in/e94d4rbD Thank you to our returning Principal Sponsor: Aon

Private Capital Supporting Growing Businesses in Scotland 📈   John Lamont MP, Member of Parliament for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk visited innovative Scottish Borders company Kibosh Ltd. to see the impact of private capital investment on regional growth and sustainability.   Kibosh is backed by Par Equity, an early-stage venture capital firm supporting high-growth tech companies across the north of the UK. In 2022, Kibosh secured investment to advance its leak repair technology for oil, gas, and liquid pipelines, helping scale operations and strengthen its position in plumbing repair solutions.   The company has developed a patented range of emergency pipe repair clamps and freezing systems that are now used across residential, commercial, and industrial markets.   The company welcomed John Lamont MP to its headquarters last week, where he met the team, learned about their sustainability impact, and discussed growth plans with Founder and CEO Ross Dickinson.   Following the visit, John Lamont MP said:   “These innovative tools are an engineering masterpiece, helping people to quickly fix pipe leaks. It is great to see Kibosh being shipped around the world and to hear about their rapid expansion into the energy and industrial sectors.”   This visit was part of the BVCA’s MP Connect programme, which arranges meetings between MPs and member-backed businesses to showcase the value of private capital. Each visit highlights the innovation, job creation, and regional impact of private equity and venture capital-backed companies.   📊 BVCA research shows that 159,000 jobs in Scotland are in businesses backed by private equity and venture capital, generating £11 billion in GDP in Scotland as of 2025.   🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dg67mjWK

The BVCA are delighted to welcome Main Set as the latest BVCA member. Main Set is a Fintech-focused VC investing in the transformational opportunity of founders building the next generation of tech infrastructure for Financial Services. The Firm invests post-revenue through to early growth across the UK, Europe and the US. It is currently raising its inaugural fund for which it held its first close at ~40% of fund size target (£40m) in April 2025. Please reach out to the team if you are building in or allocating to the Fintech ecosystem. For more information, visit their website: https://www.mainset.co.uk/

💡 Gain valuable insights into effective ESG measurement and reporting practices with the BVCA's ESG in Action training course. As part of our Sustainability Series, this course is designed to help investment professionals and fund managers better understand and implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies that go beyond compliance and deliver real value across the investment lifecycle. Led by Jennifer Wilson, the course delves into the evolving ESG landscape, from understanding regulatory drivers and stakeholder expectations to setting strategic priorities and embedding ESG in portfolio engagement. Purchase this short course and any others in the BVCA’s Sustainability Series and save up to 20%. For more information or to book your place, click here: https://lnkd.in/e79qzwKq