What you'll learn

  • Speak the language of private equity and understand its core concepts

  • Distinguish between growth equity, buyouts, and venture capital—and the sources of risk and value behind each

  • Apply equity valuation tools to classify and rank private equity investment opportunities by their attributes and required skills

Course description

Taught by Harvard Business School faculty, this course introduces the fundamentals of private equity, including how it's funded, the differences between venture capital, growth equity, and buyouts, and the sources of risk and value behind each.

Through a real case about BC Partners' acquisition of Acuris, you’ll learn how top investors actually think through a private equity decision.

Instructors

Lovett-Learned Professor of Business Administration at Harvard University

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In-Person
Gain insight into the landscape, players, and trends in private equity and venture capital. Boost your investment expertise at every stage of the deal structuring and fundraising process.
Price
$12,500
Duration
4 days long
Registration Deadline
Starts Feb 28