Become a Member
Value of membership of AVCAL
"I only joined AVCAL about a year ago and I have found the membership to be highly beneficial through a number of excellent investment opportunities arising solely from the membership."
AVCAL Member, Member Satisfaction Survey, March 2009.
AVCAL are the peak national body representing the private equity and venture capital industry in Australia.
Our primary roles are to provide a single voice to Government, regulators and the media, to provide access to members to resources and information that promote the industry both here and overseas, and to provide a forum for our members to meet regularly through a series of national events.
By joining AVCAL, you will:
- Be represented with a single voice to government and regulators
- Receive preferential pricing at all AVCAL networking events across Australia
- Access to industry research and resources
- Be able to attend members only events such as the annual conference, training programs and round table groups
- Be able to access and fully leverage the business and networking opportunity that our members bring to each other
- have the opportunity to leverage from the AVCAL Partners' Program
- have the opportunity to reach our electronic distribution network of approximately 5,500 people
Obligations of membership
- Agree to uphold the AVCAL Constitution
- Agree to uphold the AVCAL Code of Conduct
- Agree to the AVCAL Valuation Guidelines
- Agree to the AVCAL Reporting Guidelines
- Support and contribute to any data collection exercise facilitated by AVCAL
- Agree to the terms and conditions of membership, Partners' Program, conference and event attendance
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Membership fees
- Fees are calculated on the financial year 1 July - 30 June
- Fees must be received in order to access member benefits, including conference
- Investor member fees are based on funds under management
- Corporate membership fees are according to size of business (<20 employees and >20 employees)
- All other fees are a set rate for the category.
- All fees quoted includes GST
- Pro-rata membership is available
| FY10-11 | ||
| Type | Conference delegates* | AUD |
|---|---|---|
Individual Individuals who maintain an interest in VC/PE but who are not representing a company or corporation** | 1 | 630 |
Business angel High networth individuals (or groups) who invest in unlisted Australian and New Zealand companies. | 2 | 1,315 |
Incubator Organisations that provide assistance to entrepeneurs who wish to establish a business. | 2 | 1,315 |
| Not-for-profit Superannuation Funds | Unlimited including X1 complimentary ticket | 500 |
Institutional Investor (including Fund of fund) Provide capital to PE & VC managers. | 2 | 1,575 |
Government (including research and educational institution) Government departments or teaching/research institutions. | 2 | 1,575 |
Regional Corporate (service provider < 20 employees) Suppliers of services to the Australian PE & VC industry. They have only one office nationally and fewer than 20 employees. | 2 | 2,100 |
National Corporate (service provider > 20 employees) Suppliers of services to the Australian PE & VC industry. They have more than one office nationally, or more than 20 employees. | 8 | 8,400 |
Investor members (FUM) Manage more than $15 million, as principal, or agent, and invest primarily in unlisted Australian & New Zealand Companies. | ||
| 15-50 million | 3,150 | |
| 51-100 million | 7,350 | |
| 101-250 million | 12,600 | |
| 251-500 million | 15,750 | |
| 501-1,000 million | 21,000 | |
| > 1,000 million | 26,250 |
*This allows the membership to send the allowable number of paying delegates to AVCAL Conference. Membership does not include conference registration.
**Individual members do not receive any type of corporate exposure
Four easy steps to join.
1. Read through the obligations of membership
2. Apply online. FY10/11 fees are quoted on the online form until 1 July 2011. You must nominate yourself in the correct membership category.
3. Receive your confirmation within 5 working days
4. Receive and settle your invoice
Don't forget to set up your registered user profile. This allows us to stay in touch with you, allows you to register for events online and also access members only information through the website. Links to creating your profile are in the web header.