Venture Capital Private Equity Program

The Venture Capital Private Equity Program from Columbia Business School Executive Education will prepare you to succeed in a dynamically transforming investment arena. In this comprehensive program, you will learn how to identify and evaluate what makes a good investment, develop valuation frameworks, structure term sheets, manage portfolios, and learn soft skills such as pitching deals, storytelling with data, and networking. In addition to the core modules, you will complete a specialized elective focused on either VC or PE, depending on your career goals.

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The program’s core modules will cover the entire VC and PE life cycles, including deal identification and valuation, portfolio management, and more. Along with learning the fundamentals of the two sectors, you will also grasp essential networking skills that will help you effectively pitch deals and communicate data-backed insights. Over 12 weeks, you will learn about the various cornerstones of the investment life cycle and gain the necessary knowledge of frameworks needed to excel as a reliable and forward-thinking investment manager.

Module 1: Foundations of Venture Capital

Module 2: Private Equity Investment Cycle

Note: Session topics are subject to change.

You will take part in a mandatory live online series led by Columbia Business School faculty, applying learnings from core modules. These sessions will deepen and broaden your understanding of venture capital funding strategies and help you assess the economic potential of various industries and startups. Apart from gaining a strategic eye, they will also inform you about the latest regulatory landscape in private equity.

Note: Live online session topics are subject to change.

Select one in-person program from relevant specializations that are designed to help you lead growth and drive change in a dynamic business environment.

Participants can work with their success coach to identify the best fit for them based on their goals. Below is a sample of electives:

Note: Elective selection typically occurs approximately one month after the program begins. While Columbia Business School Executive Education will attempt to accommodate participant preference selections, we cannot guarantee that all preferences will be granted due to the high demand for our open-enrollment programs. Electives are subject to change. The list above is illustrative and does not represent all available elective options.

After completing the foundational models in VC and PE, you can choose between two comprehensive, specialized electives, each meticulously crafted for either VC or PE. These electives offer critical insights that go beyond the basics.

VC Decision Making This elective will help you learn how to create a successful investment strategy to improve venture fund performance. You will establish your individual investment criteria and intelligently diversify your portfolio.

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Leveraged Buyouts This elective will help you build a comprehensive understanding of leveraged buyouts (LBO) and the process of completing them. You will learn how to evaluate a potential LBO opportunity in PE and effectively execute the deal.

Meet your cohort peers and faculty in person on the Columbia Business School campus in New York City during an optional two-day forum and networking event. This event provides you with an opportunity to network with your peers and professionals from other cohorts to build a lifelong community of global executives.

Note: Session topics and networking event duration are subject to change.

Ideal candidates for the Venture Capital Private Equity Program are professionals who have recently embarked on their journey in private investing and are eager to take significant strides in the VC and PE sectors. The program is beneficial for executives in investment banking, finance, private equity, venture capital, financial consulting, risk advisory, etc., who aim to gain a holistic understanding of sourcing, managing, and structuring deals. You will emerge with the knowledge and practical experience needed to elevate your career and accelerate your firm’s impact.