Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This two-day course explains the working of the PE industry including VC & LBO transactions with practical knowledge in analysing and structuring such transactions including buy-outs and buy-ins. This will be an interactive session focused on reviewing, discussing and analysing role played by VC and PE firms in acquiring, re-structuring and re-sale of start-ups, mezzanine and semi-mature companies across a wide range of economic sectors and market segments.
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An explanation of the working of the venture capital and private equity industry, this course gives practical instructions on analysing and structuring transactions, including buy-outs and buy-ins.
Prerequisite(s)
It is helpful to have a basic understanding of financial concepts and financial statements. No prior experience of VC or PE is assumed.
Schedule
| Date/Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
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December 7, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Venture Capital & Private Equity: Introduction (Part 1)
[Refer Key Takeaways for more details] |
Virtual on Zoom |
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December 9, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Venture Capital & Private Equity: Introduction (Part 2)
[Refer Key Takeaways for more details] |
Virtual on Zoom |
Key Takeaways
During this course, participants will learn about:
- Fund raising and structures using an example fundraising document.
- Transaction types – VC, growth capital & LBO.
- Risk analysis and mitigation.
- Management team assessment.
- Business plan assessment.
- Due diligence - types and typical outputs.
- VC deals – pre & post money valuation.
- Exit routes and exit planning.
- Overview of LBO structuring & the use of leverage to increase IRR.
- Senior, mezzanine, loan stock and other debt – characteristics & use.
- Ordinary, preference and other share capital – sweet & sweat (management) equity.
- Other sources of finance.
- Ratchets.
- Determining an appropriate deal structure.
- Overview of key legal documents using model VC documents.
- Key terms such as liquidation preference, drag along & tag along, anti-dilution, board rights, permitted matters.
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Who Will Benefit
This program is designed for and will be of benefit to:
- Financial advisors
- Accountants
- CFOs
- Directors of Finance
- Treasury Analysts
- Senior Financial Analysts
It will also be of benefit to those working in PE backed firms.
Speaker(s)
Jonathan Norton is a high-level Banking/Finance Director with a background that covers corporate treasury, financial markets, project finance, export finance, asset-based lending and relationship management. Over the last decade, he has transferred his extensive industry knowledge for the benefit of upcoming corporate executives, leading lectures and workshops. With a broad understanding of credit markets, developing specialisms in working capital, asset-based lending and corporate finance, he has successfully led debt refinancing in multiple businesses, including pan-European firms. He has a strong record of experience that translates well for executive education, offering real viable case studies and tested theories to underpin learning.
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Attendance Requirements
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