Private Equity and Venture Capital

Tax reforms, regulatory uncertainty, and global market volatility are creating a more complex investment environment, but the outlook for private equity remains strong. This investment management course provides the frameworks you need to improve your firm's effectiveness at every stage of a deal. By examining critical issues related to industry infrastructure, portfolio management, and negotiation strategies, you will be well equipped to overcome emerging investment challenges, find new paths to growth, and increase returns on capital.

For executives newer to the private equity or venture capital fields, our foundational investment program, Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital, may be more appropriate. The programs are not intended to be taken consecutively and are designed to meet the needs of two distinct groups of investors. Applicants are advised to choose the program that best fits their goals and experience. For more information, connect with a program advisor by emailing executive_education@hbs.edu or by calling +1.617.495.6555.

This investment management course is designed for executives with considerable investment industry experience, including:

• General partners and junior partners of private equity and venture capital firms
• Principals from the limited partner community who invest in private equity and venture capital firms
• Chief investment officers, investment principals, and investment managers or directors
• Asset managers responsible for a firm's investment portfolio
• Entrepreneurs in the process of receiving and/or structuring capital funds
• May also be appropriate for: Professionals who provide banking, accounting, legal, or other advisory services to the investment industry

Attendance by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the impact of the Private Equity and Venture Capital program. A participant team might include executives responsible for finance, marketing, business development, customer service, human resources, and product or service management.

Entrepreneurs, angel investors, families and institutions raising a first fund, and others new to the private equity and venture capital industry are encouraged to explore our program, Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital.

Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

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When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.