... Programs for Individuals Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital—Virtual Teaching Team

Upcoming Session
(1 of 1)

Limited Availability

Dates: 10–21 MAY 2021
Format: Virtual
Fee: $5,000

The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials.

This program includes live online classes, self-paced work, discussion groups, and virtual networking. Download brochure for detailed schedule.

Admissions Criteria and Process

Summary

Raising private capital can be a daunting process, especially for new entrants in the sector. This virtual program delves into the fundamental challenges and best practices for successfully raising a new fund or venture. You will explore the full range of industry models, from venture capital to growth equity to buyouts, as well as the key issues related to investment criteria, management strategies, and decision-making processes.

You may also be interested in the related program: Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital.

Summary

You may also be interested in the related program: Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital.

Key Benefits

Providing deep insight into the landscape, players, and trends in private equity and venture capital, this live online program boosts your investment expertise at every stage of the deal structuring and fundraising process. You will return to your company with the skills, strategies, and confidence to target the right investors, find the best deals, and raise the capital for your first-time fund.

Key Benefits

Understand industry models—from venture capital to growth equity to buyouts

Broaden your knowledge of industry processes and terminology

Assess the implications of different deal structures and terms

Establish a successful private equity/venture capital partnership structure

Expand your personal and professional network

Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

Who Should Attend

General partners of private equity and venture capital firms responsible for small funds
Entrepreneurs who are seeking private financing
Families and institutions in the process of raising their first fund or considering private equity investing
Angel investors who are looking to formalize their activities

Attendance by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.

Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

Who Should Attend

General partners of private equity and venture capital firms responsible for small funds
Entrepreneurs who are seeking private financing
Families and institutions in the process of raising their first fund or considering private equity investing
Angel investors who are looking to formalize their activities

Attendance by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.

Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

Leaders in Virtual Learning

When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.

Dive Deeper into the Experience

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Understanding the Benefits of Our Virtual Programs

Four participants of our live online programs share their experiences.

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Discover more about business. And yourself.

Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.

Leaders in Virtual Learning: When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.

Dive Deeper into the Experience

Virtual Programs for Agile Organizations

Help your organization understand why there is no better time to prioritize learning & development.

Learn More

Understanding the Benefits of Our Virtual Programs

Four participants of our live online programs share their experiences.

Read Their Stories

Discover more about business. And yourself.

Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.

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Admissions Criteria and Process

We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.

Answering Your Questions

Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

Application Submission

We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.

Application Review

To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 14 days before the program start date to receive a full refund. Cancellations received 7 to 14 days before the program start date are subject to a payment of 50 percent of the program fee. Requests received within 7 days of the program start date are subject to full payment of the program fee.

Admissions Criteria and Process

Answering Your Questions

Application Submission

Application Review

Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

What You Will Learn

Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises, you will develop a broader understanding of the best practices, core issues, and evolving trends in the private equity and venture capital industry. In the process of this virtual program, you will strengthen your problem-solving and decision-making skills and master new approaches to raising and investing capital.

What You Will Learn: Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises, you will develop a broader understanding of the best practices, core issues, and evolving trends in the private equity and venture capital industry. In the process of this virtual program, you will strengthen your problem-solving and decision-making skills and master new approaches to raising and investing capital.

Program Format

The program takes place over two weeks, with live, synchronous classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (10:00 AM to 1:30 PM ET, including a 30-minute break), and small group discussions for learning and networking at 9:00 AM ET. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. You will also have ample opportunity for interaction with faculty and peers inside and outside the class sessions.

Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. We advise setting aside a total of 10-15 hours per week for program work in addition to the synchronous class sessions.

Program Format

Key TopicsExpand All Collapse All

Private equity and venture capital overview Private equity and venture capital overview

Surveying key limited partners
Structuring deals and raising funds
Analyzing term sheets and buyout structures
Examining the financing structures used by venture capital investors

Establishing and growing a private equity fund Establishing and growing a private equity fund

Optimizing decision-making and strategies for exiting investments
Managing the blocking and tackling of capital raising
Examining the economics and incentives of general partner and limited partner relationships

Navigating an evolving investment industry Navigating an evolving investment industry

Exploring the impact and future implications of globalization in the investment industry
Understanding emerging challengers such as crowdfunding, special-purpose acquisition companies, and other alternative investment firms

Key Topics

Private equity and venture capital overview

Surveying key limited partners
Structuring deals and raising funds
Analyzing term sheets and buyout structures
Examining the financing structures used by venture capital investors

Establishing and growing a private equity fund

Optimizing decision-making and strategies for exiting investments
Managing the blocking and tackling of capital raising
Examining the economics and incentives of general partner and limited partner relationships

Navigating an evolving investment industry

Exploring the impact and future implications of globalization in the investment industry
Understanding emerging challengers such as crowdfunding, special-purpose acquisition companies, and other alternative investment firms

The HBS Advantage

Our Executive Education programs are developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.

Faculty Cochairs

Victoria Ivashina

Lovett-Learned Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Finance

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Josh Lerner

Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking

HBS Units:

Entrepreneurial Management

Finance

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Faculty

Nori Gerardo Lietz

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

HBS Units:

Entrepreneurial Management

Finance

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Gary W. Loveman

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Finance

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Jim Matheson

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Entrepreneurial Management

Read Full Bio

Kevin P. Mohan

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

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The HBS Advantage: Our Executive Education programs are developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.

Faculty Cochairs

Victoria Ivashina

Lovett-Learned Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Finance

Read Full Bio

Josh Lerner

Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking

HBS Units:

Entrepreneurial Management

Finance

Read Full Bio

Faculty

Nori Gerardo Lietz

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

HBS Units:

Entrepreneurial Management

Finance

Read Full Bio

Gary W. Loveman

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Finance

Read Full Bio

Jim Matheson

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Entrepreneurial Management

Read Full Bio

Kevin P. Mohan

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

Read Full Bio