UK Private Capital 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.
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Representation
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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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Publications |
Frequency |
Description |
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| Private Capital Update | Weekly | Weekly highlights of key policy developments, industry news, research and UK Private Capital activities | ✔ | ✘ |
| Venture Capital Update | Monthly | Monthly overview of key policy developments, industry news, research and UK Private Capital activities relating to venture capital | ✔ | ✘ |
| Policy & Technical Update | Monthly | Updates on consultations and submissions from UK Private Capital's three technical committees | ✔ | ✘ |
| Policy & Technical alerts | Activity driven | Alerts on important technical and political developments | ✔ | ✘ |
| Member updates and alerts | Activity driven | News & political updates, important announcements, surveys and more | ✔ | ✘ |
| Events and Learning & Development Updates | Weekly | Regular updates on upcoming UK Private Capital events, sponsorship opportunities, learning & development courses, digital learning programmes and in-house training | ✔ | ✔ |
| Research reports | Activity driven | Topical research reports | ✔ | ✔ (no contribution) |
| Policy & Technical Bulletin | Biannual | Detailed coverage of the legal, technical and regulatory issues affecting the industry | ✔ | ✘ |
| Annual Review | Annual | Yearly review of UK Private Capital's activities | ✔ | ✘ |
| Report on Investment Activity | Annual | Comprehensive investment, divestment and fundraising activity of the UK market | ✔ | ✔ (no contribution) |
| Performance Measurement Survey | Annual | UK private equity and venture capital fund performance | ✔ | ✔ (no contribution) |
Networking & Industry Trend Events
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Flagship events |
Frequency |
Attendance |
Description |
Admission |
Admission |
| UK Pensions Investment 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 our 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 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 |
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Series events |
Frequency |
Attendance |
Description |
Admission |
Admission |
| Invest Dinner Series | 6 per year | 150-300 | Networking dinners hosted in six locations across the UK throughout the year, featuring the regional winners of our Vision - Leaders driving growth Awards | 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 |
| 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 | 2 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 | ✘ |
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Further events |
Frequency |
Attendance |
Description |
Admission |
Admission |
| UK Private Capital Dinner | Annual | 250 | An exclusive dinner hosted by our 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 Conferences & Receptions - Middle East | Annual | 100 | Middle Eastern institutional investors gain insight into European PE/VC trends and developments | LPs complimentary; GPs, special fee | LPs complimentary |
| European Private Capital Conferences & Receptions - Asia | Annual | 100 | Asian institutional investors gain insight into European PE/VC trends and developments | LPs complimentary; GPs, special fee | LPs complimentary |
| European Private Capital Conferences & Receptions - North America | Annual | 130 | North American institutional investors gain insight into European PE/VC trends and developments | LPs complimentary; GPs, special fee | LPs complimentary |
Learning & Professional Development
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Training type |
Frequency |
Description |
Admission |
Admission |
| Classroom Courses | 40+ per year | In-person L&D courses led by industry experts covering a range of topics and development areas including Deal Execution, Legal & Regulatory, Sustainability, Soft Skills, Back Office and Support, and Boards. | All members, special fee | Limited allocation, double member fee |
| Digital Learning | Anytime | Learn at anytime, anywhere at an individual's own pace, our digital 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
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| UK Private Capital Member Firm Logo | Use of our Member Firm logo on your website and marketing collateral | Member firms only | ✘ |
| Member Directory | Your firm's inclusion and gain access to our Member Directory, a comprehensive list of 600+ member firms | Member firms only |
✘ Non-members can purchase access to the directory for a fee |
One ecosystem working for all
Network; share best-practice; access first class learning and development programmes; raise your profile; develop your organisations’ network; remain ahead of policy and regulatory developments. Join our diverse community and enquire about UK Private Capital membership today.
