Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) was established in mid-2014 by the example of the European Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (InvestEurope), and currently unites 50 members - private equity and venture funds, accelerators, incubators, educational institutions, and non-government organisations that make a significant impact on the development of Ukrainian investment market. The Association promotes investment opportunities in Ukraine for foreign investment funds, conducts market research, lobbies for laws to improve the investment and business climate in Ukraine.