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 27 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Selin Kiran, founding GTM at Sana Labs comes to campus!
LT17
Apr 27 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Are you ready to continue deepening your technical knowledge of the deals landscape? Join the PE/VC Club for the second session in our 4-part series hosted by Deloitte. We will be joined by a fantastic lineup of practitioners from Deloitte's Value Creation and M&A People teams: - David Harrison, Value Creation Services Partner - Susana Costa, Value Creation Services Director - Louise Hunter, M&A People Director This session will cover the core fundamentals of Operational Due Diligence and HR Due Diligence, offering practical insights straight from industry leaders. - Operational and HR Due Diligence are all about creating and protecting value in an M&A. - The majority of deals fail to achieve the value they expected because of people issues. The ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty recently released a Best-Practice Guideline on how to do HR DD, and quoted as support a Bain & Co analysis of 40 M&A transactions which found that 90% of those it categorised as “successful” had carried out HR DD – while two-thirds of “unsuccessful” deals had not. - Operational Due Diligence includes operational value creation, synergy potential and carve-outs. This includes how DD helps buyers safely pay more to win the deal, whilst supporting sellers ensure value is not left “on the table”. - Participants should leave the session with a clear understanding of how ODD and HRDD are applied across standalone acquisitions, operationally complex divestments, public company acquisitions and distressed situations – and how operational considerations frequently extend across the entire lifecycle of an M&A process. Dress Code: Casual (jeans ok) Location: LT19, Sammy Ofer Centre
LT19
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 11 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Are you ready to continue deepening your technical knowledge of the deals landscape? Join the PE/VC Club for the third session in our 4-part series hosted by Deloitte. We will be joined by a fantastic lineup of practitioners from Deloitte's M&A Technology and ESG teams: - Tim Hasluck, M&A Technology Director - Natasha Marr, M&A Technology Senior Manager - George Wharton, ESG M&A Ops Director This session will cover the core fundamentals of Technology Due Diligence and ESG Due Diligence, offering practical insights straight from industry leaders. •Tech and ESG due diligence are key for assessing potential risks and opportunities in a deal environment. • Students will gain an understanding of AI and technology’s relevance in M&A processes and understanding of how tech DD can help take control of these factors • Hear about emerging issues within AI and technology in M&A, and why investors are focused on them • Understand what it’s like being a technology practitioner in M&A, on a day-to-day basis • Recognise the material environmental, social, and governance factors relevant to private businesses across various sectors. • Understand the key stages and methodologies involved in conducting ESG due diligence for private investments. • Discuss the unique challenges (e.g., data availability, standardisation) and opportunities (e.g., value creation, risk mitigation) associated with ESG due diligence in private markets. Dress Code: Casual (jeans ok) Location: LT19, Sammy Ofer Centre
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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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