British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Email Format
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
UK Private Capital, based in London, England, serves as the industry association for the United Kingdom's private capital sector, representing about 600 firms and the broader ecosystem of advisers and investors. It encompasses private equity, venture capital, private credit, and venture debt, focusing on long-term investments intended to grow British businesses and contribute to a stronger economy. The association notes that the private capital industry backs roughly 13,000 UK businesses, with nine in ten of these being small or medium-sized, and it supports employment of about 2.5 million people while contributing around 7% to GDP. In 2024, private capital investments totaled £29.4 billion across sectors, with 58% of activity outside London, and the market has about £190 billion of dry powder awaiting deployment over the next few years. A notable development in 2026 was the launch of the Sustainability Reporting Hub, an initiative aimed at reducing reporting complexity for member firms.