About private equity
How private equity invests in privately-owned businesses, supports jobs and creates prosperity.
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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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- Operate to the highest level of professional standards
- Access authoritative industry research and data
- Navigate the complex EU regulatory environment
- Network and engage with industry leaders
Specialised courses, Online courses
Fund Structuring
Online training
18 - 19 Mar 2021A detailed overview of the factors influencing the selection of specific private equity and venture capital fund structures.
Investors' Forum 2021 - Virtual
- Virtual
The virtual conference will remain an exclusive event open only to Invest Europe member LPs and GPs and qualified institutional investors. All registrations will be reviewed to ensure eligibility.
Specialised courses, Online courses
Financial Modelling
Online training
31 Mar - 1 Apr 2021How to build robust forecasting models and apply them to forecasts for reporting, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
Specialised courses, Online courses
Regulatory & Legal Issues
Online training
20 - 23 Apr 2021A 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, Online courses
Building & Managing Boards
Online training
6 - 7 May 2021A discussion of best practice for building and managing boards of directors at portfolio companies, including an overview of the board’s legal responsibilities.
Foundation courses, Online courses
Foundation for Support Staff
Online training
20 - 21 May 2021Covers key industry definitions and details the private equity investment cycle through a combination of lectures and practical examples.
Specialised courses, Online courses
Fundraising & Investor Relations
Online training
2 - 4 Jun 2021A discussion of investor relations and fundraising best practice, including an update on fundraising regulation.
CFO Forum 2021
The Invest Europe CFO Forum is the leading event for CFOs, COOs and senior finance and fund operations executives.
Foundation courses, Online courses
Foundation for VC Investment Professionals
Online training
15 - 17 Jun 2021Introduces best practice for venture capital industry experts, covering the entire investment cycle, including fund structuring & marketing, deal structuring and valuations & exits.
Specialised courses, Online courses
IPEV Valuation Guidelines
Online Training
5 - 7 Jul 2021Discussion 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, Online courses
Fund Secondary Transactions
Online training
16 - 17 Sep 2021A 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, Online courses
Negotiations
Online training
6 - 8 Oct 2021Introduction to key negotiation tactics: how to use them and how to respond to them effectively, both in face-to-face and online settings. The emphasis of the course on negotiation practice.
Venture Capital Forum 2021
- Virtual
Stay informed on updates regarding the upcoming Venture Capital Forum in 2021.
Foundation courses, Online courses
Foundation in Finance & Administration
Online training
19 - 22 Oct 2021Introduces key topics of fund administration to back office personnel, including fund accounting, fund structuring, valuations, regulations, reporting and performance.
Meet the team
Events & Training
Patricia Delaney
Membership, events & training
Membership, Events & Training Director
Elena Vasileva
Membership, events & training
Invest Europe Training Manager
Geoffrey Brennet
Membership, events & training
Events Officer
Anne Castre
Membership, events & training
Membership & Events Officer
Tiffany Strom
Membership, events & training
Event Customer Service Officer