Leading PE and VC Associations
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A comprehensive list of PE and VC associations by region. To visit their website and learn more information, please click on the link provided.
Global
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Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)
A global organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of LPs.​
Global industry association for private capital in the emerging markets.​
Africa
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African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)
Pan-African industry body which promotes and enables private investment in Africa.
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The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA)
Contribute towards access to capital, healthy markets for exits, and supportive regulatory environment in South Africa.
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Asia​
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China Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA)
Dedicated to promoting the interests and development of PE/VC in the Greater China Region.
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Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA)
Stimulate a vibrant VC/PE industry in Asia.
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Zhongguancun Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (ZVCA)
Promote PE/VC industry in China with a strong focus on accelerating deals domestically and internationally.
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India Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (IVCA)
Represents VC/PE firms to promote the industry within India and overseas.
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Private Equity and Venture Capital Association of India (VCAI)
Create a world class environment in India for VC/PE firms and entrepreneurship.
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Korean Venture Capital Association (KVCA)
Represent Korean VC industry with membership of over 110 VC firms in Korea.
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Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA)
Foster greater understanding of the importance of VC/PE to the economy in support of entrepreneurship.
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Japan Private Equity Association (JPEA)
Support the growth of the PE industry in Japan.
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Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA)
Promote the interests and development of its members while contributing to innovation in Japan and globally.
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Russia Venture Capital Association (RVCA)
Promote Russian VC/PE market formation and growth of the industry in Russia.
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Australia​
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The Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Limited (AVCAL)
Represents PE/VC industries in Australia.
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Europe​
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British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Advocate for PE/VC industry in the UK.
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Represents Europe PE/VC and infrastructure sectors and their investors.
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Bulgarian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Focal point of private investors, funds, and entrepreneurs in Bulgaria.
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German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVK)
BVK is the face and voice of the PE industry in Germany.​
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Italian Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Private Debt Association (AIFI)
Promote, develop, and represent the PE/VC activity in Italy.
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Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA)
Represents VC in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Spanish Association of Venture Capital and Private Equity (ASCRI)
Membership database of Spanish VC/PE/investors.
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Dutch Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (NVP)
Represents PE/VC capital under management in the Netherlands.
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The Swiss Private Equity and Corporate Finance Association (SECA)
Represents Switzerland's PE/VC/corporate finance industries.
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Czech Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA)
Membership database of PE/VC firms in the Czech Republic.
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Swedish Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (SVCA)
Advocate for PE/VC industries in Sweden.
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Danish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (DVCA)
Trade association for investors in Denmark
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Norwegian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (NVCA)
Supports the interests of companies and person who are active in the private capital space.
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Represent PE firms and their role in the national economy.
​Latin America​
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The Latin America Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LAVCA)
Support the growth of private capital investing in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Brazilian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (ABVCAP)
Represents PE/VC industries and promos the development of long-term investments.
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Columbian Private Equity Association (ColCAPITAL)
Agent, facilitator, and articulator of the PE industry in Columbia.
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The Argentine Association of Private Equity, Venture, and Seed Capital (ARCAP)
Promote the development of the PE industry in Argentina.
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Bolivian American Chamber of Commerce (BACC)
Membership organization aimed to promote trade, commerce, and investment in Bolivia.
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Peruvian Seed and Venture Capital Association (PECAP)
Promote the growth of capital investments in Peru.
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Middle East
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Middle East and North Africa Private Equity Association (MENA)
Support and development PE/VC industries in the Middle East and North Africa.
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North America
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National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
The voice and capital data source of venture capital community in the United States.
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Angel Capital Association (ACA)
Collective of angel investors in North America.
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Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA)
Organization for lower middle market PE funds and Investors.
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American Investment Council (AIC)
Develop and provide information about the private investment industry in the United States.
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Mid Atlantic Venture Association (MAVA)
Supports high growth enterprises that are financed from capital across various stages of their life cycle.
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Healthcare Private Equity Association (HCPEA)
Support the reputation, knowledge, and relationships in the healthcare PE community.
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National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC)
Trade association that serves as the largest network or PE firms and hedge funds.
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Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity (CVCA)
Voice of Canada's VC/PE industries.