Key Policy Areas
Find out how we shape the business and economic agenda and view the latest updates on technical, taxation and legislative matters.
Our policy work focuses on shaping the tax, legal, regulatory, accounting, reporting and governance environment that our members operate in, both in the UK and internationally. The complexity of this environment is at an all-time high, with a vast range of interconnected domestic and international policy agendas. These influence how private capital can help meet the economic and social challenges we face today.
The BVCA continues to advocate on critical issues that would encourage more private capital to flow into UK businesses, with positive outcomes for our members and their portfolio companies.
Our policy team engages closely with our Technical Policy Committees (Tax, Legal, Regulatory and Accounting, Reporting & Governance) to shape our engagement with Government and regulators. Our various industry Forums supplement this with specific input from venture capital, growth capital, global capital and private credit firms. The BVCA also draws from specialist Advisory Groups, such as our Responsible Investment and Impact Investment Advisory Groups, which all provide valuable input.
Policy Submissions
Use this library to view our contributions and responses to relevant consultations, from both UK government and other bodies, at home and abroad.
Industry Guidance & Standardised Documents
The BVCA, with the support of its committees, releases a number of documents to serve as guidance and as an educational tool to both entrepreneurs and new and potential investors.
Policy & Technical Publications
Designed to keep members informed of the latest policy and technical developments affecting our industry.
Investment Compact for Venture Capital & Growth Equity
A commitment by UK venture capital and growth equity fund managers to develop a long-term and constructive working relationship with UK pension investors.
Useful resources & further reading
