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 turbulent times.

Running order: 

• 00:00 – Intro 
• 00:41 – Background on the report, BVCA’s output and the significance to the industry 
• 02:09 – Economic turbulence in 2022 
• 03:20 – 2022 Private capital headline figures and data 
• 04:27 – Regional and national spread of investments outside of London and the Southeast
• 06:30– Investment focus on technology 
• 08:02 – Private capital’s focus on climate change solutions 
• 09:58 – Building the economy of tomorrow
• 14:30 – Follow-on investments to build successful businesses
• 17:25 – Dry powder: Committed but not yet invested capital

This episode of the BVCA podcast is hosted by Michael Moore, Chief Executive of the BVCA.

Michael’s guest for episode 3:

• Karim Palant, Director of External Affairs, BVCA
• Suzi Gillespie, Head of Research, BVCA