About private equity
How private equity invests in privately-owned businesses, supports jobs and creates prosperity.
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DPA Microphones
Amplifying one of Europe’s most innovative audio-visual businesses
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Euromed
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Grapeshot
Transforming a UK tech start-up into a global online marketing tool
04 Apr 2019About us
We represent Europe’s private equity, venture capital and infrastructure industry.
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Industry standards
Invest Europe is the guardian of the industry’s professional standards.
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Policy
Working with policymakers to develop legislation that helps drive growth and prosperity.
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Research
The authoritative data source on European private equity activity.
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Events & training
A comprehensive suite of conferences, networking events and training courses.
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Up-to-the-minute policy and industry news, insights and opinions.
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Venture Capital Forum 2019
Paris - France
"Future forward investing"
Foundation courses
Foundation in Finance & Administration
Brussels - Belgium
23 - 25 Oct 2019Introduces key topics of fund administration to back office personnel, including fund accounting, fund structuring, valuations, regulations, reporting and performance.
Chair's Dinner Frankfurt
Frankfurt - Germany
SAVCA 2019 Southern Africa Industry Conference (TEST EVENT)
Stellenbosch - South Africa
Foundation courses
Foundation for Support Staff
Brussels - Belgium
14 - 15 Nov 2019Covers key industry definitions and details the private equity investment cycle through a combination of lectures and practical examples.
Specialised courses
Negotiations
Brussels - Belgium
21 - 22 Nov 2019Introduction 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 for VC Investment Professionals
Brussels - Belgium
27 - 29 Nov 2019Introduces best practice for venture capital industry experts, covering the entire investment cycle, including fund structuring & marketing, deal structuring and valuations & exits.
Specialised courses
Fund Secondary Transactions
Location TBC
13 Feb 2020A 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.
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Fund Structuring
Luxembourg
20 Mar 2020A detailed overview of the factors influencing the selection of specific private equity and venture capital fund structures.
Investors' Forum 2020
Geneva - Switzerland
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Regulatory & Legal Issues
Brussels - Belgium
1 - 3 Apr 2020A 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.
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Financial Modelling
Brussels - Belgium
9 - 10 Apr 2020How to build robust forecasting models and apply them to forecasts for reporting, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
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Building & Managing Boards
Brussels - Belgium
5 - 6 May 2020A discussion of best practice for building and managing boards of directors at portfolio companies, including an overview of the board’s legal responsibilities.
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IPEV Valuation Guidelines
Brussels - Belgium
14 - 15 May 2020Discussion 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.
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Fundraising & Investor Relations
Brussels - Belgium
4 - 5 Jun 2020A discussion of investor relations and fundraising best practice, including an update on fundraising regulation.
Meet the team
Events & Training
Patricia Delaney
Secretariat, Membership, events & training
Interim CEO, Membership, Events & Training Director
Elena Vasileva
Membership, events & training
Invest Europe Training Manager
Anne Castre
Membership, events & training
Membership Officer
Elina Jonasdottir
Membership, events & training
Events Marketing Specialist
Tiffany Strom
Membership, events & training
Event Customer Service Officer