★★★★★
"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Aarti SharmaSenior Project Manager · TCS
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
- Fund economics
- Portfolio approach
- Investment horizons
- Venture ecosystem
Module 4: Private Equity Investment Strategies
- Buyouts
- Growth equity
- Distressed investing
- Sector-focused investing
- Value creation
- Investment selection
Module 5: Venture Capital Investment Strategies
- Pre-seed investing
- Seed investing
- Early-stage investing
- Growth-stage investing
- Startup screening
- Portfolio strategy
Module 6: Deal Sourcing
- Investment opportunities
- Proprietary sourcing
- Intermediated deals
- Professional networks
- Deal pipelines
- Opportunity screening
Module 7: Investment Screening
- Investment criteria
- Business quality
- Market opportunity
- Management assessment
- Financial performance
- Preliminary evaluation
Module 8: Industry & Market Analysis
- Market sizing
- Industry trends
- Competitive landscape
- Growth drivers
- Market positioning
- Industry risks
Module 9: Business Model Analysis
- Revenue models
- Cost structures
- Unit economics
- Competitive advantages
- Scalability
- Growth potential
Module 10: Financial Statement Analysis
- Income statement
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow statement
- Financial ratios
- Historical performance
- Financial quality
Module 11: Financial Modelling
- Model structure
- Historical financials
- Revenue forecasting
- Expense projections
- Cash flow modelling
- Scenario analysis
Module 12: Business Valuation
- Valuation principles
- Enterprise value
- Equity value
- Comparable companies
- Transaction multiples
- DCF concepts
Module 13: Startup Valuation
- Early-stage valuation
- Venture valuation methods
- Revenue multiples
- Growth assumptions
- Risk considerations
- Valuation scenarios
Module 14: Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Fundamentals
- LBO structure
- Sources and uses
- Debt financing
- Equity contribution
- Cash flow generation
- Investment returns
Module 15: LBO Financial Modelling
- Transaction assumptions
- Debt schedules
- Cash flow projections
- Debt repayment
- Exit assumptions
- Return calculations
Module 16: Due Diligence
- Financial due diligence
- Commercial due diligence
- Operational due diligence
- Management assessment
- Technology considerations
- Key investment risks
Module 17: Investment Returns
- Internal rate of return
- Multiple on invested capital
- Cash-on-cash returns
- Holding periods
- Return drivers
- Performance interpretation
Module 18: Deal Structuring
- Equity structures
- Debt structures
- Preferred securities
- Ownership considerations
- Transaction terms
- Deal economics
Module 19: Venture Capital Term Sheets
- Investment terms
- Valuation terms
- Liquidation preferences
- Ownership concepts
- Investor protections
- Negotiation considerations
Module 20: Investment Committee Process
- Investment memorandum
- Investment thesis
- Financial analysis
- Risk assessment
- Return expectations
- Investment recommendations
Module 21: Portfolio Management
- Portfolio monitoring
- Financial performance
- Operational KPIs
- Board reporting
- Portfolio reviews
- Performance improvement
Module 22: Value Creation Strategies
- Revenue growth
- Margin improvement
- Cost optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic expansion
- Management enhancement
Module 23: AI in PE & VC
- AI-assisted deal sourcing
- Investment screening
- Financial analysis
- Due diligence support
- Portfolio analytics
- Responsible AI usage
Module 24: Portfolio Company Governance
- Board participation
- Management oversight
- Strategic planning
- Performance monitoring
- Stakeholder communication
- Governance practices
Module 25: Exit Strategies
- Strategic sale
- Secondary sale
- Initial public offering
- Management buyout
- Recapitalization
- Exit planning
Module 26: Fund Performance Analysis
- Fund returns
- Portfolio performance
- Investment attribution
- Benchmarking
- Cash flow analysis
- Performance reporting
Module 27: Risk Management in Private Markets
- Investment risk
- Financial risk
- Market risk
- Operational risk
- Concentration risk
- Risk mitigation
Module 28: Emerging PE & VC Trends
- AI-focused investments
- Technology investing
- Impact investing
- Growth equity trends
- Private credit
- Changing investment models
Module 29: Advanced Investment Case Analysis
- Opportunity assessment
- Business analysis
- Financial modelling
- Valuation
- Investment thesis
- Return analysis
Module 30: Practical PE & VC Investment Project
- Target selection
- Market analysis
- Financial analysis
- Valuation modelling
- Investment memorandum
- Investment presentation
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device