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Venture Capital and Private Equity: Investment Strategies
On this programme, you will dive into the intricacies of VC and PE, from exploring industry dynamics to post-deal scenarios, and gain the skills to identify opportunities and navigate risks with confidence
Course key facts
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Date
11 Jun - 6 August 2026
Duration
8 weeks
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Credits
Non credit bearing
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Format
Online
Fee
£2,940
Overview
In today's investment climate, there's an increasing emphasis on innovative financial strategies and robust frameworks to sustain and nurture growth across the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) sectors. Skills in navigating market volatility and refining fundraising strategies are essential for investment professionals in both VC and PE. The focus is not only on maintaining a healthy portfolio, but also on reviving organisations through operational improvements, cost management, and restructuring.
Venture Capital and Private Equity: Investment Strategies from Imperial Executive Education delves into such strategic approaches to global investments, providing an understanding of market nuances, deal structuring, and portfolio management, while sharpening the acumen needed to spot opportunities and mitigate risks.
Throughout this programme, you will dive into the intricacies of VC and PE, from exploring industry dynamics to post-deal scenarios, and gain the skills to identify opportunities and navigate risks with confidence. You will experience live online teaching sessions, video lectures, interactive activities and assignments whilst receiving personal support from a dedicated Learning Team.
You will finish the programme prepared to implement your learnings, and with a verified Digital Certificate from Imperial Executive Education.
Learning Journey
Module 1: The Venture Capital Landscape
Module 2: Fund Setup and Identifying Investment Opportunities
Module 3: Start-Up Valuation
Module 4: Deal Structure, Terms and Negotiations
Module 5: Value Creation - Portfolio Management and Exit Strategies
Module 6: The Future of VC
Module 7: Introduction to the Private Equity Industry
Module 8: Types of Economies and Private Equity
Module 9: Before the Deal
Module 10: LBO Analysis and Valuation
Module 11: After the Deal
Module 12: Private Equity Through the Credit Crisis and Industry evolution
Module 13: Future of Private Equity
Module 14: Private Equity in Emerging Markets
Module 15: Fund Organisation and Career Opportunities
Course details
At 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
This international programme is designed for a broad range of roles, including:
- Angel investors, high-net-worth individuals, or family office representatives looking to deepen understanding of VC and PE, identify investment potentials, and navigate investment transactions
- Finance professionals, such as portfolio managers, pension/mutual fund managers, traders, risk and strategy planners, and analysts in the investment banking and finances industries, aiming to enhance their understanding of VC and PE operations, deal structuring, and PE negotiations
- Investment banking professionals transitioning into a PE role, or current PE analysts and partners looking to understand intricate deal structuring and negotiation tactics
- Consultants focusing on creating value for clients, managing deals, or evaluating PE investments
- Entrepreneurs and founders engaged in the start-up ecosystem, seeking strategic insights and frameworks to maximise your venture's worth
- C-suite executives and senior managers working within start-ups or early growth firms
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive a verified digital certificate of completion via email.
Note: You will earn the Associate Alumni status upon successful completion of the programme. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
Take your partnership with Imperial to the next level by becoming an Associate Alumnus. Complete one (1) of our on-campus, online, and virtual programmes to claim 'Associate Alumnus' status and join our active alumni community.
Some of the benefits of becoming an Associate Alumnus include:
- Access to the Imperial Alumni LinkedIn group
- Invites to relevant events and webinars
- 25% Discount on future learning for yourself and up to three your colleagues
If you are interested in finding out more, contact us today!
Course instructors
Marc Kitten
Founding partner, Candesic Strategy ConsultantsMarc Kitten is a founding partner at Candesic Strategy Consultants in London. He has 25 years of experience of transactions and financial markets. He advises corporations and financial investors in the areas of corporate strategy and corporate finance. He serves on the boards of several fast-growing companies. Prior to co-founding Candesic, he was a consultant at McKinsey & Co. In London and a Vice-President at Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt. He is the author of the 2009 Vault Guide to Careers in Private Equity in Europe and has published several case studies.