About: British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association

The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, sometimes known simply as the British Venture Capital Association, or BVCA, is a trade organisation for the private equity and venture capital industry in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1983 and has more than 500 member firms, including over 230 private equity and venture capital houses, as well as institutional investors, professional advisers, service providers and international associations as members. Michael Moore is the director general. The Chair is elected annually by the members. The organization lobbies on regulatory, tax and governmental matters that relate to private equity owned businesses in the UK.