Venture Capital and Private Equity: Investment Strategies
Key takeaways
By the end of this programme, you will be able to:
Analyse key concepts and terminology in VC and PE
Explain the evolution of VC and PE
Define the roles of stakeholders and different types of investors
Produce and interpret performance measurement metrics for various types of funds
Explain observed or anticipated results of VC and PE transactions within real-world contexts
Articulate the process of VC and PE transactions
Describe the stages of investing
Assess the valuation of businesses through the application of valuation methods
Propose a viable venture investment opportunity in a real-world scenario
What you will learn
Understand venture capital intricacies, calculate returns and evaluate fund performance with an e-commerce start-up case study.
Develop an in-depth understanding of VC fund setup, identify investment opportunities and learn to conduct due diligence.
Grasp start-up valuation complexities, assess business worth and explore ownership challenges with a telehealth case study.
Learn deal structuring and negotiations in VC with term sheet creation via a case study.
Learn strategic planning, portfolio management and exit strategies in VC with a focus on an investment risks case study.
Explore the future of VC, the impact of technology and the risks and opportunities in emerging economies with a start-up performance forecast.
Delve into the PE industry, understand investment motivations and learn investment stages.
Explore PE financing opportunities, value creation mechanisms and strategic factors in going public/private.
Explore PE deal preparation, including performance measurement, due diligence and fund setup.
Delve into LBO analysis, learn valuation techniques and understand financial modelling.
Navigate post-deal scenarios, identify market maturation markers and assess exit strategies.
Scrutinise the effects of credit volatility and understand ethical considerations in PE investments.
Investigate recent trends in PE, assess investment strategies and understand the evolving landscape.
Outline the growth of PE in emerging markets and analyse investment risks.
Conduct performance measurements for PE fund success and enumerate career paths within the sector.
Capstone project
As part of the capstone project, you will identify and evaluate early-stage startup investment opportunities. Your work will entail performing due diligence, conducting financial analysis and comparing startup with established organisations. You will develop a comprehensive investment proposal and an investment memorandum, capturing recommendations, terms and exit strategies. This hands-on project will help enhance your practical corporate finance skills within a real-world context.
Case studies and industry examples
Real-world case studies and industry examples are paired with key concepts throughout the programme. These will give you the opportunity to understand how VC and PE organisations navigate and solve investment challenges.
Examine Rocket Internet’s strategy in incubating and investing in
startups.
Dive into how Katerra's innovative technologies are revolutionising construction.
Analyse the negotiation and valuation strategies behind Scrub Daddy's success.
Investigate the revival strategies through hedge fund intervention at Kmart and Sears.
Navigate through the intricacies of the Yell Group’s leveraged buyout experience.
Outline the bid process and strategic planning by a private equity firm for Carter's.
Scrutinise the IPO ambition and telehealth market analysis for Doctor Care Anywhere.
Delve into the financial downfall and subsequent ethical discussions around Toys "R" Us's bankruptcy.
Who is this programme for?
The Venture Capital and Private Equity: Investment Strategies programme is designed for individuals who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of venture capital and private equity, enhance their expertise in investment transactions and master the intricacies of deal structuring and negotiations, including:
Angel investors seeking to identify superior investment potentials
Finance professionals aiming to enhance their understanding of VC and PE operations
Investment bankers focussing on transitioning into PE roles with a mastery in negotiation tactics
Consultants looking to concentrate efforts on creating client value through effective deal management
Entrepreneurs striving for strategies to maximise their ventures' worth
C-suite executives working towards navigating complex VC and PE sectors to propel their organisation's financial success
Programme highlights
Develop an actionable perspective of emerging trends and practices in VC and PE through a carefully chosen analysis of real-world investments.
Acquire a deeper understanding through recorded interviews with industry experts, articles featuring real-world use cases and weekly access to learning facilitators.
Network and find inspiration through live sessions and discussion boards with global peers.
Enjoy access to videos and learning material for up to 12 months from the programme start date.
Work on a capstone project and apply programme insights to solve a real-world business problem specific to your organisation or industry.
Build a powerful network of accomplished professionals and gain Associate Alumni status upon programme completion.
Apply concepts in valuation, term structure, deals and VC fund performance to real-life business scenarios.
Distinguish yourself with a certificate from Imperial Executive Education, a globally ranked university and leading institution in science and technology.
Venture Capital and Private Equity: Investment Strategies with Imperial Executive Education
The Venture Capital and Private Equity: Investment Strategies programme has been designed with the same careful balance of teaching, hands-on coursework and training that Imperial College London values across all of its programmes. You will gain insights from an esteemed faculty of thought leaders and industry professionals who bring a wealth of experience in organisational leadership, finance and analytics.
Meet the faculty
Programme Director; Partner at Candesic Strategy Consultants; Visiting Professor in Finance at Imperial College Business School
Marc Kitten is a founding partner at Candesic Strategy Consultants in London. He has 25 years of experience in transactions and financial markets and advises corporations and ...
Guest speaker
Former Group CEO of BMI Healthcare (now known as Circle Health Group)
As the leader of the largest private hospital group in the UK, Stephen Collier shares his experiences and insights from navigating the healthcare industry during the credit c...
Certificate
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Imperial Executive Education.
Note: You will earn the Associate Alumni status upon successful completion of the programme. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
FAQs
How do I know if this programme is right for me?
After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated programme advisor will follow up with you very shortly.
Are there any prerequisites for this programme?
Some programmes do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the programme landing page, as well as in the programme brochure. If you are uncertain about programme prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at learner.success@emeritus.org for assistance.
What are the requirements to earn a certificate?
This is a graded programme. You will be required to complete a combination of individual assignments, quizzes, and a final project. Each component carries a certain number of points and a cumulative score of 75% is required to pass and obtain your professional certificate.
Will I be guaranteed a job upon completion of the programme?
The primary objective of this programme is to give you the skills you need to be prepared for a job in this field. While eligible participants will receive career coaching and support and may receive introductions to our hiring partners, job placement is not guaranteed.
How much time will I be expected to devote to this programme?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
How will I spend my time in this programme?
You will divide your learning time between viewing recorded coding demos, video lectures, contributing to class discussions, completing assignments, projects, and knowledge checks, and attending optional live sessions with industry experts and programme leaders.
How is the programme administered? Can the programme be accessed anytime?
The programme is accessed through the custom learning portal. This portal will give you access to all programme-related content such as video lectures, assignments, and discussions. Live office hours will be conducted using a webinar tool. The video lectures and assignments are accessible weekly throughout the programme. In the event you miss a live session, a recording will be made available.
Do I need to attend live sessions every week?
Faculty video lectures are recorded, allowing you to watch these on your own schedule. However, participation in optional live sessions and discussion boards is highly encouraged. Live sessions will give you the opportunity to draw on the coding experience of our industry-experienced course leaders to answer your questions and help reach your learning goals. The discussion boards are also an integral part of the learning experience, giving you and your peers the opportunity to learn together, along with guidance from the moderators.
Can I download the programme videos?
You can download video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. However, the video lectures are only available for streaming and require an internet connection.
How do I interact with other programme participants?
You can communicate with other participants through our learning platform. You will be able to form groups based on your interests and location. A direct messaging feature is also available through the platform.
What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programmes said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the programme would be made available to students at the commencement of the programme. However, to ensure the programme delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the programme in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall programme fee. A dedicated programme support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
What are the requirements to earn the certificate?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life. This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
Do I receive alumni status after completing this programme?
No, there is no alumni status granted for this programme. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the programme brochure.
How long will I have access to the learning materials?
You will have access to the learning platform and all programme materials (videos excluded) for one full year following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
What equipment is needed or the technical requirements for this programme?
To successfully complete this programme online, you must have access to a device meeting the minimum requirements, found here. In addition, Microsoft Office or similar product and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts in all programmes. Please check the learning platform on the first day of class.
Do I need to be online to access the programme content?
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet and video content is not available for download. You can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet and webinars and small group sessions will require an internet connection.
What is the programme fee for the programme and what forms of payment do you accept?
The programme fee is shown at the top of this page.
Flexible payment options, group enrolment benefits and referral benefits are available.
Tuition assistance may be available for participants who qualify. Please contact your programme advisor to discuss.
What if I don’t have a credit card – is there another mode of payment accepted?
Yes, you can do the bank remittance via wire transfer. Please contact your programme advisor for more details.
Is there an option to make flexible payments for this programme?
Yes. Flexible payment options are available for this programme. We partner with loan partners to offer you flexible and transparent loan options. More information about loan financing is available here. Installment payments are also available—you can find the options here.
Does the programme fee include taxes? Are there any additional fees?
Yes, the programme fee is inclusive of any taxes with the exception of GST for Singapore residents.
Who will be collecting the payment for the programme?
Emeritus collects all programme payments, provides learner enrollment and programme support, and manages learning platform services.
Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the programme?
Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with Imperial Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
What is the programme refund and deferral policy?
For the programme refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
Financing Options
We want to ensure that the Venture Capital and Private Equity: Investment Strategies programme is accessible to all. As such, we offer flexible payment option (for all countries). You can choose to make your payment in two, three or six instalments.
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Flexible payment options available.
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