UK Private Capital News

Name change reflects the growth and evolution of the UK’s private capital industry

Following approval by members at our Annual General Meeting, the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association has adopted a new name: UK Private Capital.

The latest Private Equity Annual Public Reports – reviewing the industry’s financial performance and disclosure – have been published today. The reporting process brings together three complementary annual reports which promote transparency by the UK’s largest private equity-backed companies and their investors. Designed to be read together, the reports underpin the private equity industry’s continued commitment to openness and accountability in support of the UK economy.

Seven UK businesses backed by private capital have been crowned as national winners of the BVCA Vision Awards for exceptional performance, following regional awards that took place throughout the year.

New data has found that businesses backed by private capital generated £4.4bn for the Welsh economy in 2025.

Aggreko and Strathberry have won British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Vision 2025 Awards for Scotland.

A new report has found that businesses backed by private capital generate £10.8bn for the Scottish economy each year.

KeTech, a technology and engineering company dedicated to improving the rail passenger experience, showcased its technology to local MP Maya Ellis when she visited their main headquarters late last week.

A new report has found that businesses backed by private capital generate £15.7bn for the North West’s economy each year. Private Capital in the North West was launched by the BVCA at Addleshaw Goddard in Manchester, showcasing the industry’s importance to growth in the nations and regions of the United Kingdom.

RiskSmart, Robiquity, Alpine Group, Movera and DR&P have won British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Vision 2025 Awards for the North West of England.

Global tax and accounting software provider Tax Systems received a visit from Lincoln Jopp MP at their UK headquarters on Friday, where they showcased the company’s transformative global tax compliance solutions.

The BVCA is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the BVCA’s Council, Beth Houghton of Palatine and David Wilmot of Apera.

Outstanding contributions to impact investing across private equity and venture capital were recognised at the BVCA’s ‘Excellence in Impact’ awards which celebrate the firms that are spearheading outstanding sustainability initiatives across the private capital industry.

Outstanding contributions to Sustainability across private equity and venture capital were recognised at UK Private Capital’s ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ awards which celebrate the firms that are spearheading outstanding sustainability initiatives across the private capital industry.

Dynamic Planner, Celnor, Pure Cremation, 15Gifts and Bridewell have all won the BVCA's Vision 2025 Awards for the London and the South East of England.

Monica Vinader, the founder and CEO of Monica Vinader has won the BVCA's ‘Inspirational Women Award’ for 2025.

As many as 11 private capital firms state businesses in their portfolios could make an initial public offering (IPO) in the UK over the next 12 months, indicating that the industry expects an uptick in dealmaking activity in the coming months. The findings are part of a survey of 85 senior decision makers at leading private equity and venture capital firms carried out by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), ahead of its annual Summit.

Leading UK plumbing solutions company Kibosh showcased their new repair technology to John Lamont MP when he visited their main headquarters earlier this week.

SOS Leak Detection Ltd showcased their award-winning technology to Richard Fuller MP, during his visit to the North Bedfordshire-based company, last week. The MP heard how SOS locate, classify and resolve leaks, providing residential and commercial buildings with non-invasive and advanced remedial services.

A new report from the BVCA, Investing in a better economy, finds that as of the end of 2024, UK-based private capital funds have £190bn of capital available to invest, which is expected to be deployed over the next three to five years.

New data from the BVCA and PwC shows that while private capital’s 1 year returns in 2024 reflect the subdued exit market, returns over a longer period outperform public markets.