Direct Investors

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Direct Investors are defined as institutional investors including family offices whose core private equity strategy is direct investing in corporate entities, rather than fund investing.

We welcome direct investors with £20m+ invested in European private equity and venture capital.
 

Joining UK Private Capital

All UK Private Capital membership applicants must be actively involved in private equity and venture capital, be of good standing in the private equity and venture capital community and agree to abide by our Member Code of Conduct and Terms & Conditions.

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Membership fees

European Funds Under Management* 
      
12 month fee 
Up to £100m**   
 
£4,700.00
£100m to £300m 
 
£7,100.00
£300m to £500m 
 
£10,100.00
£500m to £750m
 
£14,000.00
£750m to £2bn
 
£23,200.00
Over £2bn
 
£30,900.00

 

*Definition of 'Funds Under Management'

'Funds Under Management' for direct investors is calculated as your European direct assets under management.
 

**Unregulated Direct Investors

Unregulated direct investors with £20m-£100m invested in private equity and venture capital require a written reference from a UK Private Capital member, who is authorized by the FCA, (or an equivalent regulatory body), at partner level or above. We can request additional references, if required.

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Annual Review 2024-25: Investing for a better economy

The latest Annual Review highlights the wide-ranging issues the association has addressed on behalf of the industry over the past 12 months, as well as detailing how we have supported the development of the industry through events, training and other activities.

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UK Private Capital is the new name for the BVCA

Following approval by members at our Annual General Meeting, the BVCA has adopted a new name: UK Private Capital.

Read more about the rationale behind the change, and what it means for our members, below. 

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