Module #1 Introduction to Private Equity and Venture Capital Overview of the private equity and venture capital industries, including their roles in the economy and differences between the two
Module #2 Understanding Financial Statements for Valuation Review of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) and how they are used in valuation
Module #3 Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis Introduction to DCF analysis, including calculation of present value, terminal value, and enterprise value
Module #4 DCF Analysis for Private Companies Application of DCF analysis to private companies, including estimating cost of capital and growth rates
Module #5 Multiples-Based Valuation Introduction to multiples-based valuation, including enterprise value-to-EBITDA and price-to-earnings ratios
Module #6 Industry and Comparable Company Analysis How to select and analyze comparable companies, including identifying relevant multiples and benchmarking
Module #7 Venture Capital Valuation Methodologies Overview of venture capital valuation methods, including the venture capital method, option pricing model, and scorecard valuation
Module #8 Venture Capital Investment Strategies Overview of venture capital investment strategies, including seed investing, series A-D investing, and growth equity
Module #9 Private Equity Investment Strategies Overview of private equity investment strategies, including leveraged buyouts, distressed investing, and growth capital
Module #10 Due Diligence for Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments Overview of due diligence process for private equity and venture capital investments, including financial, legal, and operational reviews
Module #11 Deal Structuring and Negotiation How to structure and negotiate deals, including terms sheets, investment agreements, and shareholder agreements
Module #12 Valuing Intangible Assets How to value intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights
Module #13 Valuing Real Options How to value real options, including flexibility and growth options
Module #14 Sensitivity Analysis and Monte Carlo Simulations How to perform sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo simulations to assess uncertainty in valuation models
Module #15 Case Study:Venture Capital Valuation Hands-on case study applying venture capital valuation methodologies to a real-world startup
Module #16 Case Study:Private Equity Valuation Hands-on case study applying private equity valuation methodologies to a real-world company
Module #17 Industry-Specific Valuation Considerations Valuation considerations for specific industries, including technology, healthcare, and energy
Module #18 Valuation for Exits How to value companies for exit, including IPO, M&A, and recapitalization scenarios
Module #19 Private Equity and Venture Capital Deal Analysis How to analyze private equity and venture capital deals, including deal terms, financial projections, and returns analysis
Module #20 Regulatory and Tax Considerations for Private Equity and Venture Capital Overview of regulatory and tax considerations for private equity and venture capital firms, including securities laws and tax rules
Module #21 Private Equity and Venture Capital Fundraising How to raise capital for private equity and venture capital funds, including LP outreach, marketing, and fund documentation
Module #22 Private Equity and Venture Capital Portfolio Management How to manage private equity and venture capital portfolios, including portfolio company monitoring, value creation, and exits
Module #23 ESG and Impact Investing in Private Equity and Venture Capital Overview of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and impact investing considerations in private equity and venture capital
Module #24 Private Equity and Venture Capital in Emerging Markets Overview of private equity and venture capital in emerging markets, including unique challenges and opportunities
Module #25 Advanced Topics in Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Advanced topics in private equity and venture capital valuation, including machine learning and AI applications
Module #26 Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry Trends and Outlook Overview of current trends and outlook for the private equity and venture capital industries
Module #27 Best Practices in Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Best practices in private equity and venture capital valuation, including valuation methodologies, data sources, and reporting
Module #28 Common Pitfalls in Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Common pitfalls to avoid in private equity and venture capital valuation, including biases, errors, and omissions
Module #29 Case Study:Advanced Private Equity Valuation Hands-on case study applying advanced private equity valuation methodologies to a real-world company
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation career
