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
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 College Business School Executive Education, a globally ranked university and leading institution in science and technology.
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.
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 College Business School Executive Education.
Please note that this programme contributes to earning Associate Alumni status. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
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.
FAQs
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