Calendar of events & training

Specialised courses

Fundraising & Investor Relations

A discussion of investor relations and fundraising best practice, including an update on fundraising regulation.

Foundation courses

Foundation for VC Investment Professionals

Introduces best practice for venture capital industry experts, covering the entire investment cycle, including fund structuring & marketing, deal structuring and valuations & exits.

Foundation courses

Foundation for Support Staff

Covers key industry definitions and details the private equity investment cycle through a combination of lectures and practical examples.

Specialised courses

Regulatory & Legal Issues

A discussion of the regulatory and legal framework for the private equity industry, focusing on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and the Invest Europe Handbook of Professional Standards.

Specialised courses

IPEV Valuation Guidelines

Discussion of the IPEV Valuation Guidelines, focusing on valuation case studies in both venture and buyout, followed by a discussion on Invest Europe’s Investor Reporting Guidelines.

Specialised courses

Building & Managing Boards

A discussion of best practice for building and managing boards of directors at portfolio companies, including an overview of the board’s legal responsibilities.

Specialised courses

Fund Secondary Transactions

A detailed overview of the secondary transaction process and legal documentation needed. The course looks at the subject from the buyer, seller and general partner points of view.

Specialised courses

Financial Modelling

How to build robust forecasting models and apply them to forecasts for reporting, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.

Specialised courses

Fund Structuring

A detailed overview of the factors influencing the selection of specific private equity and venture capital fund structures.

Specialised courses

Negotiations

Introduction to key negotiation tactics: how to use them and how to respond to them effectively. The emphasis of the course on negotiation practice.

Foundation courses

Foundation in Finance & Administration

Introduces key topics of fund administration to back office personnel, including fund accounting, fund structuring, valuations, regulations, reporting and performance.

Specialised courses

Integrating Responsible Investment

A two-day course and discussion platform for the integration of responsible investment and ESG best practice into private equity operations.