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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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Invest Europe is the guardian of the industry’s professional standards.
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Research
The authoritative data source on European private equity activity.
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A comprehensive suite of conferences, networking events and training courses.
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Introduction to Climate Change for private equity professionals
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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
Invest Europe Training offers professional courses for all industry participants, from new entrants to seasoned veterans.
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Specialised courses
IPEV Valuation Guidelines
Live online classroom
4 - 6 Jul 2022Discussion 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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Fund Structuring
Live online classroom
15 - 16 Sep 2022A detailed overview of the factors influencing the selection of specific private equity and venture capital fund structures.
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Fund Secondary Transactions
Live on-site classroom - London
20 Sep 2022A 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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Negotiations
Live online classroom
5 - 7 Oct 2022Introduction 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.
Foundation courses
Foundation in Finance & Administration
Live online classroom
18 - 21 Oct 2022Introduces key topics of fund administration to back office personnel, including fund accounting, fund structuring, valuations, regulations, reporting and performance.
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Integrating Responsible Investment
Live online classroom
8 - 9 Nov 2022A two-day course and discussion platform for the integration of responsible investment and ESG best practice into private equity operations.
Foundation courses
Foundation for VC Investment Professionals
Live online classroom
15 - 17 Nov 2022Introduces best practice for venture capital industry experts, covering the entire investment cycle, including fund structuring & marketing, deal structuring and valuations & exits.
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Foundation for Support Staff
Live online classroom
1 - 2 Dec 2022The course is designed around an interactive business simulation game where participants will experience the different stages in private equity investments and understand the implications in terms of administrative support.
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Introduction to Climate Change for private equity professionals
On-demand e-learning
The first of 3 planned interactive self-paced courses covering the basics of integrating climate change considerations and requirements into the investment processes, from pre-investment due diligence, over the holding period, to the exit phase.
Onboarding courses
Introduction to Private Equity
On-demand e-learning
An interactive self-paced course to get the essential understanding of the private equity (PE) and venture capital industry, the key players involved and their relationship.
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Principles of the Public Market Equivalent
On-demand e-learning
An interactive self-paced course exploring the various performance measurement methodologies in PE, with a focus on the PME methodologies.
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Applications of the PME Benchmarking Method
Live online classroom
TBCA detailed demonstration of how the PME+ and mPME methods can be computed and used for benchmarking private markets' performance.
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Building & Managing Boards
Live online classroom
TBCA 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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Financial Modelling
Live online classroom
TBCHow 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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Fundraising & Investor Relations
Live online classroom
TBCA discussion of investor relations and fundraising best practice, including an update on fundraising regulation.
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Regulatory & Legal Issues
Live online classroom
TBCA 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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Professional Standards Handbook
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Elena Vasileva
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Roberta Di Salvia
Membership, events & training
E-learning Manager