BVCA Podcast
The BVCA podcast is designed to keep you informed on the issues we are addressing on behalf of the private capital industry, the issues most important to LPs and GPs right now, and give you insights into how the world of private equity and venture capital meets the world of politics, policymaking and the media too. The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is the voice of private capital in the UK. Find out more at www.bvca.co.uk.
S2 EP8: Building inclusive workplaces: LGBTQ+ within the private capital industry
To mark Pride Month 2025, the BVCA has produced a new podcast, Building Inclusive Workplaces: LGBTQ+ within the Private Capital Industry.
The podcast is hosted by Natalie Whiley, Head of Industry Development, and Lucas Morais, Senior Membership Engagement Executive at the BVCA, and they are joined by Addison Barnett, Principal Consultant at Inclusive Employers, the UK’s leading membership organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the workplace.
The episode examines how firms can support individuals in being their authentic selves and foster organisational cultures where all employees feel included and able to succeed. Addison offers insights in...
S2 EP7: LGBTQ+ within the private capital industry
To coincide with Pride Month, the BVCA has produced a new podcast, LGBTQ+ Within The Private Capital Industry.
Hosted by Natalie Whiley, Head of Industry Development and Jordan Crossfield, Industry Development Manager at the BVCA, with guests Simon Blakey, Chair of the Investment Committee at Playfair Capital, and Morten Siggaard, Principal at Cinven, the podcast explores how firms can build inclusive cultures and support individuals to be their authentic selves.
The BVCA podcast emphasises the significance of DE&I in the private capital sector, with a spotlight on LGBTQ+ representation. Guests share their perspectives on c...
S2 EP6: The Mindful VC
To coincide with this year's Mental Health Awareness Week, between 13-19 May 2024, the BVCA has produced a new podcast, The Mindful VC. Hosted by Chris Elphick, Head of Venture Capital at the BVCA, with guests including Daniel Waterhouse, Partner at Balderton, Hayley Hand, Investment Director at Better Society Capital and Henrik Wetter Sanchez, General Partner at Playfair Capital, the podcast explores approaches to mental health for founders and investors.
The guests discuss the practical steps that VCs can take in supporting founders, how LPs consider mental health in the funds they invest in, and the impact of...
S2 EP5: The outlook for venture capital & tech in 2024
The BVCA Reflections series marks the 40th anniversary since the BVCA was established as the trade association for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. During this series, we will be talking to industry leaders from today and previous decades as we reflect on how the industry and the BVCA have evolved.
In episode 5 of the BVCA’s 40th anniversary podcast series, the BVCA’s Senior VC Manager, Chris Elphick, talks to Christoph Ruedig, Partner at Albion VC, Kerry Baldwin, Managing Partner at IQ Capital, and Stephen Nundy, Partner & CTO at Lakestar, about the outlook for vent...
S2 EP4: Private capital's role in the Net Zero puzzle
The BVCA Reflections series marks the 40th anniversary since the BVCA was established as the trade association for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. During this series, we will be talking to industry leaders from today and previous decades as we reflect on how the industry and the BVCA have evolved.
In episode 4, the BVCA’s Head of Sustainability, Harriet Assem, is joined by Maria Carradice, Managing Director, Specialist – Environmental, Social and Governance at Mayfair Equity Partners, Eimear Palmer, Global Head of ESG at Pantheon, and Maggie Loo, Partner at Bridges Fund Management, to discuss how...
S2 EP3: Private capital: rising to the challenges of turbulent times
The BVCA Reflections series marks the 40th anniversary since the BVCA was established as the trade association for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. During this series, we will be talking to industry leaders from today and previous decades as we reflect on how the industry and the BVCA have evolved.
In episode 3, BVCA Chief Executive Michael Moore is joined by BVCA’s Director of External Affairs, Karim Palant and Head of Research, Suzi Gillespie to discuss the launch of the BVCA’s latest Report on 2022 Investment Activity; Private Capital: rising to the challenges of turbu...
S2 EP2: Reflections from Garry Wilson, BVCA Chair 2023-24
The BVCA Reflections series marks the 40th anniversary since the BVCA was established as the trade association for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. During this series, we will be talking to industry leaders from today and previous decades as we reflect on how the industry and the BVCA have evolved.
In episode 2, BVCA Chief Executive, Michael Moore talks to Garry Wilson, new BVCA Chair for 2023-24 and Managing Partner of Endless, to discuss his priorities for the year, reflections on how the industry has been developing and what we want to do next.
S2 EP1: Reflections from Charlie Troup, BVCA Chair 2022-23
The BVCA Reflections series marks the 40th anniversary since the BVCA was established as the trade association for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. During this series, we will be talking to industry leaders from today and previous decades as we reflect on how the industry and the BVCA have evolved.
In this first episode, BVCA Chief Executive, Michael Moore talks to Charlie Troup, BVCA Chair 2022-23 and Managing Partner of Duke Street, to discuss his reflections on 2022, leading the Association as BVCA Chair.
Running order:
00:00 – Intro01:18 – How the industry has changed03:06 – Reasons...S1 EP5: What does private capital do for the UK?
In our latest podcast, our panel explores the main themes of the new study, prepared for the BVCA by EY. This includes the economic contribution of private equity and venture capital to the UK, the value private capital investment brings to our country, for both people and the economy, and differing outside perceptions on the industry.
The BVCA podcast is designed to keep you informed on the issues we are addressing on behalf of the industry, the issues most important to LPs and GPs right now, and give you insights into how the world of private equity a...
