Investee Companies INVESTEE COMPANIES 2016 Welcome to the BVCA
Expand your network Engage with peers Whether you are leading a business for the first time or are a serial chairman or CEO, you will know the importance of expanding your network and meeting with peers to exchange knowledge on the opportunities and challenges of growing a business and preparing for an exit, and hear from those who have overcome the challenges you may be facing. Meet investors Over 50% of private equity and venture capital backed businesses are sold to or invested in by other private equity or venture capital fund managers. Expanding your network in this area could be key to the future of your business. The BVCA has over 260 PE/VC fund manager members. Get to know advisers and banks The advisory and banking community are central to planning for future investment and the capital structure of your business. The BVCA has over 250 advisory and banking members. The art of networking can be difficult as you try to find the right event with the right people. Thankfully the engagement opportunities provided by the BVCA guarantee that we re in front of the right people allowing us to have a voice directly with senior investors. Furthermore, with most of these opportunities being complimentary, it s a fantastic organisation that all entrepreneurs should get involved with. Derek Gray, Chairman, Cloudsoft
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Gain insight Intelligence Attend events focused on the latest trends in specific sectors and the themes that many investee companies will be grappling with from harnessing big data to the red flags around technology. The BVCA runs over 80 events per year, the majority of which are at no cost to investee companies backed by our members. Team development Take the training courses that private equity and venture capital professionals take on topics such as 100 Day Plan and Working with Management Teams. If you are backed by one of our members, you benefit from BVCA member rates for training. Raise your profile The BVCA has over 600 members, equal to 12,000 individuals. 6,500 attend our events per year. Depending on your business sector many of these individuals or companies could be potential clients of yours. There are lots of ways to get involved and use the BVCA to market and develop relationships. Private Equity and Venture Capital is still not that well understood in many businesses, not just in the UK but globally. The BVCA do a great job of developing a narrative through published material and events to not only explain it, but to also raise awareness of the benefits. Roger Parry, Chairman, MSQ Partners
I have found the BVCA of enormous value in facilitating engagement between businesses and investors. From its provision of key information on industry and market trends, to forums encouraging discussions with senior private equity and venture capital managers, it is an organisation I would strongly recommend to anyone looking to grow their company and expand their network. Adrian Pike, Founder, Anesco About BVCA The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is the industry body and public policy advocate for private equity and venture capital. We communicate the industry s impact to policymakers, the media, regulators and the public at large and reinforce the crucial role our members play in the global economy as a catalyst for changes and growth. For three decades we have represented the industry and delivered authoritative research and analysis, proprietary publications, specialist training, topical conferences and best practice standards. We represent over 600 influential firms, including more than 260 General Partners with an accumulated total of over 500bn funds under management. Our members work together to provide capital and expertise to growing businesses, to unlock potential and to deliver enhanced returns to the millions who directly and indirectly invest in our industry. Chairmen, CEOs, FDs, COOs and other management team members of businesses backed by the BVCA s PE/VC members can benefit from complimentary access to a suite of BVCA events and published material. BVCA by numbers 600+ Member firms 260+ Private equity and venture capital fund manager members 250+ Banks and adviser members 20,000+ Combined network of contacts 80+ Annual events 30+ Annual training courses 6,900+ Event and training course delegates 45+ Institutional investor members
How to get involved Step 1 If your investor is a member of the BVCA select your team member/best contact Step 2 COMPLIMENTARY COMPLIMENTARY Choose the material you would like to receive Daily digest Insight Friday Focus Technical Update BVCA Newsletter and more Choose which events to attend* Business Breakfasts Sector Roundtables Sector Forums Parliamentary Reception High Growth BVCA Summit National Dinners (max. 2 free guests) *Subject to availability COMPLIMENTARY Take a look at our training courses for you and your team For those with 0-18 months experience in the industry For those with 18+ months in the industry Support staff & other courses e-learning In-house and bespoke programmes Publishing Member Directory BVCA Journal Britain s Hot Talent New research on private equity and venture capital investment BVCA Guides Step 3 Get in touch For further information and any queries please contact Membership Phone: +44 (0)20 7492 0400 Email: membership@bvca.co.uk