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Invest Europe Training offers professional courses for all industry participants, from new entrants to seasoned veterans.

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01 Jan 2021
Invest Europe
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Regulatory & Legal Issues

Online training
20 - 23 Apr 2021

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.

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Add to calendar 2021-04-20 16:00 2021-04-23 13:00 Europe/Brussels 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.
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Building & Managing Boards

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6 - 7 May 2021

A 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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Add to calendar 2021-05-06 10:30 2021-05-07 14:45 Europe/Brussels 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.
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Foundation for Support Staff

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20 - 21 May 2021

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

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Add to calendar 2021-05-20 12:00 2021-05-21 14:30 Europe/Brussels Foundation for Support Staff Covers key industry definitions and details the private equity investment cycle through a combination of lectures and practical examples.
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Fundraising & Investor Relations

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2 - 4 Jun 2021

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

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Add to calendar 2021-06-02 09:00 2021-06-04 16:30 Europe/Brussels Fundraising & Investor Relations A discussion of investor relations and fundraising best practice, including an update on fundraising regulation.
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Foundation for VC Investment Professionals

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15 - 17 Jun 2021

Introduces 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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Add to calendar 2021-06-15 09:00 2021-06-17 14:00 Europe/Brussels Foundation for Venture Capital Investment Professionals Introduces 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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IPEV Valuation Guidelines

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5 - 7 Jul 2021

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.

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Add to calendar 2021-07-05 16:00 2021-07-07 11:30 Europe/Brussels 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.
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Fund Secondary Transactions

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16 - 17 Sep 2021

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.

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Add to calendar 2021-09-16 09:00 2021-09-17 17:00 Europe/Brussels 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.
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Fund Structuring

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23 - 24 Sep 2021

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

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Add to calendar 2021-09-23 09:00 2021-09-24 17:00 Europe/Brussels Fund Structuring A detailed overview of the factors influencing the selection of specific private equity and venture capital fund structures.
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Negotiations

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6 - 8 Oct 2021

Introduction 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.

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Add to calendar 2021-10-06 09:00 2021-10-08 16:30 Europe/Brussels Negotiations Introduction 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.
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Foundation in Finance & Administration

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19 - 22 Oct 2021

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

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Add to calendar 2021-10-19 09:00 2021-10-22 14:00 Europe/Brussels Foundation in Finance & Administration Introduces 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

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4 - 5 Nov 2021

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

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Add to calendar 2021-11-04 10:30 2021-11-05 14:00 Europe/Brussels Integrating Responsible Investment A two-day course and discussion platform for the integration of responsible investment and ESG best practice into private equity operations.
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2018 Handbook of Professional Standards

24 Apr 2018
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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