Membership Benefits
GVCA membership adds your voice to the representation of the private equity and venture capital industry, connects you with a wide and valuable network, and ensures you are abreast of developments in the industry to develop your organisation. It has benefits for your whole team, from junior to senior.
Click on the below headings to explore our membership benefits.
Representaion
| GVCA MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Frequency | Description | Involvement | Involvement |
| Policy and Technical Representation | Daily | Engagement with policymakers on behalf of the industry, supported by industry facts, figures and case studies | Close involvement via a framework of committees, advisory groups and input/feedback processes | ✘ |
| External Affairs Representation | Daily | Engagement with politician and the media on behalf of the industry, supported by industry facts, figures and case studies | Close involvement via a framework of committees, advisory groups and input/feedback processes | ✘ |
Information & Insight
| GVCA MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publications | Frequency | Description | ||
| GVCA Private Capital Update (Formerly Friday Focus) | Weekly | Weekly highlights of key policy developments, industry news, research and GVCA activities | ✔ | ✘ |
| GVCA Newsletter | Monthly | Comprehensive overview of GVCA activities including publications, research, events, training and new members | ✔ | Restricted access |
| GVCA Policy & Technical Update | Monthly | Updates on consultations and submissions from the GVCA’s three technical committees | ✔ | ✘ |
| GVCA Policy & Technical alerts | Activity driven | Alerts on important technical and political developments | ✔ | ✘ |
| Research reports | Activity driven | Topical research reports | ✔ | ✔ (no contribution) |
| GVCA Policy & Technical Bulletin | Biannual | Detailed coverage of the legal, technical and regulatory issues affecting the industry | ✔ | ✘ |
| GVCA Annual Review | Annual | Yearly review of the GVCA ‘s activities | ✔ | ✘ |
| GVCA Investment Activity Report | Annual | Comprehensive investment, divestment and fundraising activity of the UK market | ✔ | ✔ (no contribution) |
| GVCA Performance Measurement Survey | Annual | UK private equity and venture capital fund performance | ✔ | ✔ (no contribution) |
Networking & Industry Trend Events
| GVCA MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagship events | Frequency | Attendance | Description | Admission | Admission |
| Pensions Summit | Annual | 60-80 | Bringing together venture capital and growth equity fund managers and UK pension fund investors to explore progress with the proposals set out in the Investment Compact for Venture Capital & Growth Equity | Signatories of the Investment Compact and pension fund investors | LPs only, complimentary by invitation |
| Limited Partner Summit | Annual | 60-80 | Led by the GVCA’s LP committee to examine and discuss investors’ perspectives on investment trends and strategies | LPs only, complimentary | LPs only, complimentary by invitation |
| LP-GP Summit Dinner | Annual | 100 | Our exclusive networking event for senior institutional investors and private equity/venture capital fund managers | LPs and member GPs only, member fee | LPs only, complimentary by invitation |
| Summit Main Conference | Annual | 850 | The UK’s leading private equity and venture capital conference, bringing together the entire private capital ecosystem | LPs complimentary; GPs and advisers, member fee | Limited allocation, LPs complimentary by invitation, Other – 2.5x member fee |
| Tax, Legal and Regulatory Conference | Annual | 250+ | Technical conference delivered by the GVCA ‘s Tax, Legal & Technical and Regulatory Committees | All members, member fee | ✘ |
| Accelerate (Formerly High Growth) | Annual | 350 | The GVCA ’s dedicated event for angel investors, venture capital and growth equity | LPs and portfolio companies complimentary; GPs and advisers, member fee | Limited allocation, 2.5x member fee |
| Annual Gala Dinner | Annual | 700 | Networking dinner with a high-profile guest speaker that also plays host to Vision – Leaders Driving Growth | All members, special fee | Limited allocation, 2.5x member fee |
| Series events | Frequency | Attendance | Description | Admission | Admission |
| National Dinner Series | 4 per year | 200-400+ | Networking dinners hosted in four locations across the UK throughout the year, featuring the regional winners of GVCA Vision – Leaders driving growth | All members, discounted fee | Limited allocation, 2.5x member fee |
| Alternative Fund Strategies Conference | 1 per year | 200+ | A comprehensive overview of the most urgent issues impacting nfrastructure, private debt and secondaries | LPs and GPs, complimentary; advisers, special fee | LPs and GPs, complimentary by invitation; advisers, limited allocation, 2.5 x member fee |
| Sector Forums | 2 per year | 100+ | Half-day conferences focused on key sectors | LPs and GPs, complimentary; advisers, special fee | LPs and GPs, complimentary by invitation; advisers, limited allocation, 2.5 x member fee |
| LP-GP Forums | 3 per year | 40 per event | Looking at topical issues and best practice for LPs and GPs | LPs and GPs only, registered interest | ✘ |
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Series | 5 per year | 80-200+ | Networking breakfasts and forums with speakers | Members only, complimentary | ✘ |
| Next Generation Series | 3 per year | 300+ | For early career professionals, build long-lasting connections at informal drinks receptions and fun activities | Members only, special fee | ✘ |
| Peer to Peer Receptions | 2 per year | 100+ | Networking reception for professionals within specific roles such as the investment team, finance and, human resources | Member LPs and GPs only, by invitation | ✘ |
| Further events | Frequency | Attendance | Description | Admission | Admission |
| Chair’s Dinner | Annual | 250 | An exclusive dinner hosted by the GVCA Chair, with senior industry figures, parliamentarians and other influential figures | Member LPs and GPs only, by invitation | ✘ |
| Parliamentary Reception | Annual | 250 | An opportunity to engage with ministers, MPs and peers at an exclusive drinks reception | Member LPs and GPs only, by invitation | ✘ |
| European Private Capital Conference – North America | Annual | 130 | North American institutional investors gain insight into European PE/VC trends and developments | LPs complimentary; GPs, special fee | LPs complimentary |
| European Private Capital Conference – Asia | Annual | 100 | Middle Eastern institutional investors gain insight into European PE/VC trends and developments | LPs complimentary; GPs, special fee | LPs complimentary |
Training & Professional Development
| GVCA MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom based training courses | Frequency | Description | Admission | Admission |
| Starting out: 0-18 months | 10 per year | Introducing the key elements of private equity to those new to the industry | All members, special fee | Limited allocation, double member fee |
| Experienced: 18+ months | 18 per year | Now with industry experience, focus on strengthening your skillset in key areas from due diligence to leadership | All members, special fee | Limited allocation, double member fee |
| Support team & other courses | 10 per year | Courses aimed at those not involved in the investments and transactions but provide support in other areas | All members, special fee | Limited allocation, double member fee |
| Digital Learning | Anytime | Learn at anytime, anywhere at an individual’s own pace, our e-learning courses cover key compliance issues and specific industry subject matter | All members, special fee | Double member fee |
| In-house training | On-demand | Delivering a course to your team at your company’s convenience, saving you money, time and ensuring consistency of knowledge across your team | Preferential rate | Member priority |
Branding & Association
| GVCA MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GVCA Member Firm Logo | Use of the GVCA Member Firm logo on your website and marketing collateral | Member firms only | ✘ |
| GVCA Member Directory | Your firm’s inclusion and gain access to the GVCA Member Directory, a comprehensive list of 750+ member firms | Member firms only | ✘ |