Venture capital firms raise capital and invest in startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential
Venture capital comes from well-off investors, investment banks and any other financial institutions
Started as sublet of Private Equity, VC developed as an industry after the Second World War
London is the #1 non-American city in Venture Capital Investment in the world
We partner with the top Venture Capital firms in London and abroad through the LBS brand, the reputed experience of our club and the extensive Alumni network in the industry
We bring top VC firm executives to LBS to talk about their experience
Our club participates in world renowned competitions such as VCIC (April)
Our annual conference happens in May and it's organised every year by LBS
We help our members get into the VC world by offering training partnerships
We offer interesting treks in London (March), US (October) and India (December)
Our club is the entry door to the extensive LBS Alumni working in Venture Capital
Apr 7 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Session 1 of the Investment Thesis Workshop organised by the PE/VC Club. The goal of the workshop is to help students to develop their own personal investement thesis and to have the opportunity to get some help and feedback during the process from qualified LBS students and/or LBS faculty.
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Apr 9 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
You’ve probably seen the headlines recently: Credit markets are in a state of massive transition. Between the ongoing turf war between Private Credit and Broadly Syndicated Loans (BSL), and fears over AI disruption to software, the asset class has found itself in some hot water in the financial press. Despite this, capital deployment and hiring is at an all-time high. We are bringing two distinguished industry leaders to campus for an exclusive fireside chat to cut through the noise and discuss where the industry is actually heading in both private and public credit: 🎙️ Arjun Chopra, Head of Private Capital at Investec 🎙️ Tyler Wallace, Managing Director of BSL at Golub Capital 📅 When: Thursday, April 9th @ 7:00 PM 📍 Where: SOC LT TBD ⏳ Format: 1-hour moderated panel, followed by audience Q&A and networking!
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Apr 13 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Are you looking to deepen your technical knowledge of the deals landscape? Join the PE/VC Club for the first session in a 4-part series hosted by Deloitte. We will be joined by a fantastic lineup of practitioners from Deloitte's Financial Due Diligence team: - Aditya Kumar, Director - Catriona Adamson, Director - Georgina Macnaughton, Senior Manager This session will cover the core fundamentals of due diligence, offering practical insights straight from industry leaders. Dress Code: Casual (jeans ok) Location: LT18, Sammy Ofer Centre
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Apr 14 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Session 2 of the Investment Thesis Workshop organised by the PE/VC Club. The goal of the workshop is to help students to develop their own personal investement thesis and to have the opportunity to get some help and feedback during the process from qualified LBS students and/or LBS faculty.
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Apr 15 | 7:15pm - 8:45pm
For our second VC Speaker Series, we’re bringing together investors from EQT, Balderton Capital, and Amadeus Capital to discuss what’s actually working in AI & deep tech investing right now. 🚀 In this candid conversation, we’ll cover: • If Agentic AI is already table stakes, where are the next big opportunities in AI? • What’s real vs hype in today’s AI valuations and how investors actually price deals • Which deep tech sectors (compute, robotics, AI infrastructure, etc.) investors are excited about in 2026 • A startup they recently loved but couldn’t invest in and what made the decision difficult • Q&A Great session for anyone interested in VC, AI startups, or deep tech investing.
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Apr 21 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Session 3 of the Investment Thesis Workshop organised by the PE/VC Club. The goal of the workshop is to help students to develop their own personal investement thesis and to have the opportunity to get some help and feedback during the process from qualified LBS students and/or LBS faculty.
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Apr 28 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Final session of the Investment Thesis Workshop organised by the PE/VC Club. The goal of the workshop is to help students to develop their own personal investement thesis and to have the opportunity to get some help and feedback during the process from qualified LBS students and/or LBS faculty.
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May 19 | 7:00am - May 20 | 8:00pm
We are excited to announce that Early Bird ticket sales for the Private Capital Symposium 2026 are now open! Join us in person at London Business School on 19-20 May 2026 for two days of inspiring dialogue, thought-provoking discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Organised by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC) at LBS, the symposium offers a unique platform for academics and practitioners to exchange insights, debate academic findings, and discuss current industry topics. Day one is focused on practitioners, exploring private equity and venture capital trends, while day two is designed for academics interested in current research on private markets. Practitioners are welcome to attend day two by opting in during registration. The programme will cover key developments in private markets, including the growing role of private capital in education, the rise of Collateralised Fund Obligations (CFOs), and the European venture ecosystem amid a challenging economic environment. It will also explore value creation in private equity, alongside insights on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and the latest research shaping the future of private capital. Confirmed speakers include: Anu Adebaio, Chief Executive Officer, Newton Venture Program Luisa Alemany, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Academic Director, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), London Business School Lucinda Guthrie, Executive Editor and Head, Mergermarket Raj Rao, Founder, Global Infrastructure Partners Joe Schorge, Founder, Isomer Capital Michael Sellman, Chief Commercial Officer, Intellego Florin Vasvari, Professor of Accounting; Academic Director, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), London Business School Early Bird Offer: Register now to secure your place and receive 20% off tickets purchased before 6 April. See provisional agenda here. We look forward to welcoming you to the 17th Private Capital Symposium for two days of inspiration, learning, and collaboration.
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