Foundations of private capital

Foundations of Private Capital is the definitive private capital course in Australia. Taught over three days, this comprehensive, residential program is designed for early-career investment professionals (generally up to two years’ experience) in the Australian private capital industry.

Developed by industry leaders in conjunction with the British Venture Capital Association, Foundations includes interactive sessions and case studies. Sessions are taught by industry leaders who share their career experiences, making this a highly practical course.

Class sizes are capped at 24 people, with ample opportunities to build a cohort of industry colleagues that will last well beyond the duration of the program.

Whether you are working in private equity, venture capital, private debt or an institutional investor, this course will make you ‘deal ready’.

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Course content

Over the three days, the course covers early-stage to buyout, from acquisition to exit, and everything in between.

On completion of this practitioner-led knowledge and skills building program, it is anticipated that course participants will:

Understand the role of private capital within the funds management and investment sector, as well as the machinery of how the industry works, and the constituent components of the broader ecosystem within which the industry exists
Have an advanced understanding of the relevant issues in the context of assessing, valuing, contracting, monitoring and exiting private capital investments
Apply and interpret alternative private capital valuation methodologies as part of a robust and comprehensive diligence process
Understand how the private capital industry is evolving and the importance of ESG and diversity and inclusion to the future of the industry
Acquire familiarity with the full spectrum of private capital investments from early-stage start-ups, through to growth and expansion capital, as well as management and leveraged buyouts, encompassing an understanding of the differing risk and return profiles of different investment strategies within private capital
Be able to apply a private capital investment mindset to ‘real world’ business case studies

Industry connections

Foundations is taught in person, which provides the opportunity to spend time with industry leaders and forge long-lasting connections with industry peers.

Breaks and dinners on nights one and two of the course provide a relaxed environment to get to know your cohort on a social level.

Many of the Foundations alumni go on to become part of the Council’s Emerging Leaders community.

CPD points

This three-day course will earn you CPD points.

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