Members benefit from the extensive work done by SAVCA in representing both the private equity and venture capital asset classes to policymakers, regulators and legislators. Interaction with authorities includes lobbying activity related to pension fund regulation, Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS), BBBEE, taxation legislation and more.

SAVCA members also receive preferential rates for the annual SAVCA conference and various training programmes and workshops that take place during the course of the year. In addition, SAVCA members receive invitations to attend member networking and information events in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and have the opportunity to participate in world-class research. This includes our annual SAVCA Private Equity Industry Survey, which tracks the activity and trends of private equity within Southern Africa.

If you meet the requirements below for full or associate membership, select the appropriate membership option and fill out the application.

If your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email and invoice for membership fees. Upon receipt of payment, your company details will be listed on our members’ list on our site, which is accessible to our network.

Members are kept abreast of industry news and updates through SAVCA’s monthly electronic newsletter.

Enhanced networks and member/industry profiling

• Receive preferential rates for SAVCA events, including the Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Conferences
• Connect with SAVCA’s member base of over 170 firms and SAVCA’s broader ecosystem network
• Receive endorsement from a respected industry body
• Exclusive invitations to SAVCA Member only networking and information sharing events
• Profiling through SAVCA social media platforms, newsletters, website, membership directory, events and media partners
• Dedicated Member Services Representative
• SAVCA Event Host/Sponsorship Opportunities
• SAVCA Member Leadership Circles, Roundtable Discussion and Townhalls

Capacity building opportunities

• Attend SAVCA’s training courses at preferential rates
• Earn CPD points
• Participate in the capacity building of the industry and contribute to SAVCA’s transformation initiatives
• Access to exclusive content and offers provided by partner organisations

Thought leadership and advocacy

• Stay up to date with latest industry insights through our member-only portal
• Participate in and receive access to top-quality research such as the Annual SAVCA Venture Capital/Private Equity Industry Surveys and case studies
• Contribute to and access SAVCA thought leadership publications
• Get access to SAVCA’s member-only annual Remuneration Survey
• Attend member-only Regulatory Updates
• Provide SAVCA with valuable input that shapes our lobbying and advocacy efforts on regulation and legislative issues pertinent to the industry
• Dedicated Regulatory Services Representative