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Course Overview

Private equity and venture capital play a critical role in fueling innovation, growth, and corporate transformation. This course examines the unique dynamics of PE and VC investments, from fund formation and portfolio management to exit planning. Participants will explore valuation techniques, risk assessment methods, and governance models specific to these asset classes.

Delivered by EuroQuest International Training, this ten-day program blends strategic foresight with analytical rigor. It addresses global investment trends, ESG integration, and cross-border deal considerations, preparing executives to seize opportunities in both developed and emerging markets.

Course Benefits

• Understand the investment lifecycle in PE and VC

• Master deal structuring, valuation, and negotiation strategies

• Strengthen portfolio management and value creation skills

• Apply exit strategies to maximize investor returns

• Anticipate global PE/VC trends and sustainability drivers

Why Attend

Private equity and venture capital are high-impact investment vehicles, but they demand sophisticated strategies to succeed. By attending this course, participants will gain the ability to apply investment frameworks that enhance returns, mitigate risks, and align with long-term value creation.

Training Methodology

• Structured executive learning sessions

• Case-based illustrations of PE/VC transactions

• Scenario-driven exploration of investment challenges

• Strategic discussions on valuation and governance

• Conceptual frameworks for fund and portfolio strategies

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and strategies of PE and VC funds

• Evaluate potential investments using advanced valuation methods

• Assess risk and return trade-offs in early-stage and mature investments

• Design deal structures and negotiate effectively with stakeholders

• Manage portfolio companies to drive operational value creation

• Develop exit strategies including IPOs, trade sales, and buyouts

• Integrate ESG and sustainability into investment processes

• Anticipate global trends shaping PE/VC markets

• Strengthen governance frameworks in private equity and venture capital

• Apply strategic foresight to investment decision-making

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Private Equity and Venture Capital

• Role of PE and VC in global finance

• Evolution and growth of private markets

• Key differences between PE and VC approaches

• Fund structures and lifecycle

• Global perspectives on PE/VC investment

Unit 2: Fundraising and Investor Relations

• Fundraising strategies for PE/VC firms

• Limited partner (LP) vs. general partner (GP) dynamics

• Investor relations and reporting requirements

• Due diligence from investors’ perspective

• Legal and compliance considerations

Unit 3: Deal Sourcing and Investment Strategies

• Identifying attractive investment opportunities

• Sectoral and thematic focus strategies

• Early-stage vs. late-stage investing

• Competitive landscape in deal sourcing

• Best practices in building deal pipelines

Unit 4: Valuation Techniques for PE/VC

• Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis in private markets

• Comparable transaction and market multiple approaches

• Valuing early-stage vs. mature companies

• Adjusting valuations for risk and uncertainty

• Linking valuation to negotiation strategy

Unit 5: Deal Structuring and Negotiation

• Equity, debt, and hybrid structures

• Term sheets and shareholder agreements

• Control rights and governance mechanisms

• Negotiating with founders and management teams

• Aligning deal terms with investment goals

Unit 6: Risk Assessment in PE/VC

• Identifying financial and operational risks

• Assessing management and team risks in VC

• Market and regulatory risks in global contexts

• Portfolio diversification strategies

• Scenario analysis for risk management

Unit 7: Portfolio Management and Value Creation

• Post-investment management strategies

• Operational improvement frameworks

• Strategic growth and internationalization

• ESG integration in portfolio companies

• Case perspectives on successful portfolio management

Unit 8: Exit Strategies and Value Realization

• IPOs, secondary sales, and trade sales

• Leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations

• Timing exits for optimal returns

• Exit planning and stakeholder management

• Global lessons from successful exits

Unit 9: Venture Capital Special Topics

• Seed and Series A funding strategies

• Scaling start-ups through VC investment

• Tech and innovation-driven VC markets

• Corporate venture capital trends

• Cross-border venture capital considerations

Unit 10: Private Equity Special Topics

• Buyouts and growth equity strategies

• Distressed assets and turnaround investments

• Infrastructure and real asset private equity

• Secondary market transactions in PE

• Future outlook for private equity markets

Unit 11: ESG, Impact, and Sustainable Investing

• ESG integration in PE/VC strategies

• Impact investing frameworks

• Green finance and climate-focused investments

• Global standards for sustainable investment

• Long-term value creation through ESG

Unit 12: Global Trends and Future Outlook in PE/VC

• Technology disruption in PE/VC

• Emerging market opportunities and risks

• Regulatory and tax implications across jurisdictions

• Anticipating megatrends shaping private markets

• Course consolidation and strategic foresight

Target Audience

• Private equity and venture capital professionals

• Chief financial officers and investment executives

• Corporate development and M&A leaders

• Institutional investors and fund managers

• Policy makers and regulators overseeing private markets

Target Competencies

• PE and VC fund structuring

• Investment valuation and deal negotiation

• Risk analysis and portfolio management

• Governance and investor relations

• ESG and sustainable investment practices

• Strategic foresight in private markets

• Leadership in investment decision-making

Join the Private Equity and Venture Capital Strategies Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master the skills needed to evaluate opportunities, manage portfolios, and deliver sustainable investment success.