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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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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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- 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Specialised courses
Fund Structuring
Luxembourg
20 Mar 2020A detailed overview of the factors influencing the selection of specific private equity and venture capital fund structures.
Specialised courses
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.
Specialised courses
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.
Specialised courses
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.
Specialised courses
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.
Specialised courses
Fundraising & Investor Relations
Brussels - Belgium
4 - 5 Jun 2020A discussion of investor relations and fundraising best practice, including an update on fundraising regulation.
Bespoke courses
In-house Training Courses
Invest Europe offers bespoke in-house training based on the open courses we provide.
Partner courses
ILPA Institute Level I
London - UK
TBCLevel I is the introductory course from the ILPA Institute's private equity executive education programme and has been designed exclusively for institutional investors.
Partner courses
ILPA Institute Level II Module 4: An Insider’s Look at Private Equity Managers
London - UK
TBCThe ILPA Institute Level II Module 4 programme extends beyond straightforward discussions of organisational structure, governance and jurisdiction to provide participants with an insider's understanding of the workings of private equity fund managers and their teams.
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