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How private equity invests in privately-owned businesses, supports jobs and creates prosperity.
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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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- 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.
Graduates of Invest Europe Training courses receive a certificate and are welcome to join the Invest Europe Alumni Network on LinkedIn.
Training course programme
Invest Europe
Foundation courses, Online courses
Foundation in Finance & Administration
Online training
20 - 23 Oct 2020Introduces key topics of fund administration to back office personnel, including fund accounting, fund structuring, valuations, regulations, reporting and performance.
Specialised courses, Online courses
Building & Managing Boards
Online training
8 - 9 Sep 2020A 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, Online courses
Fund Secondary Transactions
Online training
10 - 11 Sep 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.
Specialised courses, Online courses
Fund Structuring
Online training
24 - 25 Sep 2020A detailed overview of the factors influencing the selection of specific private equity and venture capital fund structures.
Specialised courses, Online courses
Fundraising & Investor Relations
Online training
30 Sep - 2 Oct 2020A discussion of investor relations and fundraising best practice, including an update on fundraising regulation.
Specialised courses, Online courses
Negotiations
Online training
7 - 9 Oct 2020Introduction to key negotiation tactics: how to use them and how to respond to them effectively. The emphasis of the course on negotiation practice.
Specialised courses, Online courses
Regulatory & Legal Issues
Online training
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.
Specialised courses, Online courses
IPEV Valuation Guidelines
Online Training
TBCDiscussion 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.
Foundation courses
Foundation for VC Investment Professionals
Brussels - Belgium
18 - 20 Nov 2020Introduces 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
Brussels - Belgium
26 - 27 Nov 2020Covers key industry definitions and details the private equity investment cycle through a combination of lectures and practical examples.
Specialised courses
Financial Modelling
Brussels - Belgium
15 - 16 Sep 2020How to build robust forecasting models and apply them to forecasts for reporting, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
Specialised courses
Integrating Responsible Investment
London - UK
5 - 6 Nov 2020A two-day course and discussion platform for the integration of responsible investment and ESG best practice into private equity operations.
Bespoke courses
In-house Training Courses
Invest Europe offers bespoke in-house training based on the open courses we provide.
2018 Handbook of Professional Standards
Invest Europe
A comprehensive and up-to-date set of standards and guidelines for the private equity industry. Includes the Invest Europe Code of Conduct and Investor Reporting Guidelines.
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Training
Elena Vasileva
Membership, events & training
Invest Europe Training Manager