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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.
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Foundation courses
Foundation in Finance & Administration
Live online classroom
19 - 22 Oct 2021Introduces key topics of fund administration to back office personnel, including fund accounting, fund structuring, valuations, regulations, reporting and performance.
Specialised courses
Integrating Responsible Investment
Live online classroom
4 - 5 Nov 2021A 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
16 - 18 Nov 2021Introduces 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
Live online classroom
25 - 26 Nov 2021Covers key industry definitions and details the private equity investment cycle through a combination of lectures and practical examples.
Specialised courses
IPEV Valuation Guidelines
Live online classroom
24 - 26 Jan 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.
Specialised courses
Fund Structuring
Live online classroom
24 - 25 Feb 2022A detailed overview of the factors influencing the selection of specific private equity and venture capital fund structures.
Specialised courses
Fund Secondary Transactions
On-site classroom - London
10 Mar 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.
Specialised courses
Financial Modelling
Live online classroom
30 Mar - 1 Apr 2022How to build robust forecasting models and apply them to forecasts for reporting, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
Specialised courses
Regulatory & Legal Issues
Live online classroom
26 - 29 Apr 2022A 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
Building & Managing Boards
Live online classroom
5 - 6 May 2022A 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
Fundraising & Investor Relations
Live online classroom
30 May - 1 Jun 2022A discussion of investor relations and fundraising best practice, including an update on fundraising regulation.
Foundation 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.
Specialised courses
Negotiations
Live online classroom
TBCIntroduction 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.
Training course programme
Invest Europe
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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Elena Vasileva
Membership, events & training
Invest Europe Training Manager
Roberta Di Salvia
Membership, events & training
E-learning Manager