Overview
Accelerate is UK Private Capital's dedicated event for the venture capital community.
Innovation, creativity, and expertise will be brought together under one umbrella event for venture capital, looking at everything from start-ups to scale-ups and from pre seed to growth equity, providing a chance to network and connect with a like-minded crowd in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Join senior business leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, and experienced investors in central London on 20 May to understand the latest developments in VC.
Date
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Location
Ham Yard Hotel
1 Ham Yard
London W1D 7DT
High-level themes
- The State of UK Venture Capital: The latest UK Private Capital data on investment, fundraising & exits
- AI, Deeptech & the Science Superpower Agenda: Progress on spinouts, R&D and frontier technologies
- Building & Scaling in the UK: Turbocharge talent, capital and operations in UK tech
- Fintech 3.0 & the Future of Regulated Innovation: Open banking, digital assets, and how the UK maintains global fintech leadership
- Emerging Sectors - Defence, Healthtech & Climate: Leading investors and founders deliver insights on sectors shaping the future
- VC, Politics & Policy: Uncover the latest policy developments with senior political figures and investors
Sponsors
Associate Sponsor
Drinks Reception Sponsor
CFO/COO Network Sponsor
Supporting Partner
Dress Code
Business attire
Price
GPs
Members:
Up to two free tickets per GP firm available – enquire today*
Non-members:
Please contact our Events team to discuss availability and pricing.
*At least one free ticket must be used by a firm representative at Partner level or above. Free ticket availability is subject to UK Private Capital confirmation.
Get in touch with Abbie Jaggers to request your two free tickets and any additional paid tickets today.
Professional Services
Members:
- Super Early Bird Rate: £499 + VAT*
- Early Bird Rate: £699 + VAT**
- Standard Rate: £999 + VAT
*Super Early Bird Rate ends on Friday, 23 January 2026
** Early Bird Rate ends on Friday, 20 March 2026
Non-members:
Please contact our Events team to discuss availability and pricing.
Gallery
View all photos from previous Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference events on our Flickr gallery.
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Accelerate: The UK Venture Conference
Privacy Information
Following the introduction of GDPR, UK Private Capital will continue to share attendance lists with sponsors and other attendees (names, job titles and company names only) with the exception of events of a sensitive nature.
Please contact our Events team if you would NOT be happy for us to share this personal information with other attendees. Our full Private Policy & Accessibility Statement can be viewed here.
Code of Conduct - Attendance at Events
UK Private Capital is committed to bringing members together in a professional environment to collaborate and network. We have established this code of conduct to provide guidelines to participants, and to ensure that all participants understand what behaviour is expected of them at our events.
