Venture Capital Private Equity Program
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Understand the Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) Landscapes Holistically
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 engage in a specialized elective that delves into either VC or PE as per your career goals.
What You Will Learn
Venture Capital
Evaluate startups for VC investment and learn to manage a portfolio
Assess a startup's team, market potential, progress, and financial metrics for making informed investments
Learn the intricacies of term sheets, including equity rounds, convertible notes, and governance terms
Explore the various methods and metrics for valuing startups, including risk assessment and understanding capitalization tables
Private Equity
Evaluate what makes a good investment while considering the business environment, price determinants, and exit strategies
Put together a deal, taking into account seller motivations, financing options, regulatory issues, and public vs. private company considerations
Create value in a portfolio company using levers of value, synergies, and pricing
Recognize the contours of success in a leveraged buyout model and other exit alternatives
Participant Learning Journey
Program Curriculum
A multimodal learning experience, the Venture Capital Private Equity Program is a must for investment professionals who aim to get a holistic understanding of the VC and PE sectors and become influential contributors to negotiations at their companies. The comprehensive curriculum provides asynchronous learning and live sessions conducted by a learning facilitator and faculty. Participants will also be exposed to a host of engaging online guest lectures and fireside chats with leading industry executives. The flexible format allows for peer-to-peer learning and exploration of “try it” activities as well as practical case studies. The immersive venture capital program culminates in a two-day optional on-campus networking event where you can connect with faculty and global peers.
Executive Peer Group and Networking Event
The enriching environment of the networking event provides participants with the invaluable opportunity to build a robust network with global executives who bring diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives. Engaging in thoughtful discussions, they can exchange cutting-edge insights and knowledge that are integral in staying abreast of industry trends. The networking event showcases the vibrant community that participants of the Venture Capital Private Equity Program become an invaluable part of.
Past Participant Profile
Work Experience
Top Industries
Participants from 50+ Countries
Where Past Participants Come From
Note: All company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of product and company names does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the holders. The list of companies is only indicative and not exhaustive.
Meet the Faculty
Senior Lecturer of Finance, Private Equity Program Co-Director, Columbia Business School
Professor of Professional Practice, Finance Division, Columbia Business School
Certificate in Business Excellence
Upon completion of the Venture Capital Private Equity Program, participants are awarded the Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School Executive Education. The certificate is a recognition of their achievement and the investment they and their organization have made in their education and development.
As a Certificate in Business Excellence holder, you will receive a 25 percent tuition benefit for full-price Executive Education in-person programs lasting three and four days and all full-price online programs. Exclusions apply
Certificate holders will also be awarded select Columbia Business School Alumni benefits.
Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, including all modules of the program (online, in person, or live online, inter-module). All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Columbia Business School Executive Education.
CIBE Holder Benefits
As a Certificate in Business Excellence holder upon completion of this program, you will be awarded select Columbia Business School alumni benefits.
Access to Columbia Business School Alumni Career Services resources, including unique career content, a job board, an online networking platform, the alumni directory, and more
Invitations to alumni events and programs around the world
Eligibility to join Columbia Business School alumni clubs
Global networking opportunities
Lifetime Columbia Business School forwarding email address
Subscription to our alumni publication Columbia Business
Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, including all modules of the program (online, in person, or live online, inter-module). All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Columbia Business School Executive Education.
Hear from Our Participants
"The program has been instrumental in sharpening my abilities to evaluate investment opportunities and giving me tremendous framework of tools that I can use every day."
— Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO, Specialty Coffee Association
Venture Partner at Expert Dojo
"Finding an opportunity in VC is not easy with the current market conditions. As someone who came from an operator/founder background, the Venture Capital Private Equity Progr...
Angel Investor
"The two-day networking event covered a wide array of topics imparting insights from thought leaders on US and global economic conditions, learning to think bigger, innovation...
Founder and CEO of Syndicate Venture Group
"Participating in this program was a transformative experience for my career, providing me with crucial insights and in-depth knowledge that were instrumental in founding my o...
Venture Capital & Startup Advisor
"I liked the simplistic nature of how the content was introduced and explained, making it easy to understand and applicable to my career."
Startup CEO and Fund Manager
"The instructors were the best part because they effectively communicated the content, shared real-world insights, and juxtaposed theoretical concepts with industry trends."
Climate Change Policy Specialist
What I really liked about the program were the faculty, Angela Lee and Donna Hitscherich, the accessibility and user-friendliness of the Canvas platform, the well-designed mod...
Attorney
"The sessions were delivered using extremely practical examples, life scenarios, and resources that made the experience immersive."
Global People & Talent Leader
"Donna Hitscherich is a very effective instructor. Her teaching was clear and engaging, and she kept building context from session to session."
Global People & Talent Leader
"I liked the PE capstone project. It was a great opportunity to apply concepts learned in the program and learn from the feedback provided by the success coach, Michael Hillme...
Who Is It For?
The Venture Capital Private Equity Program is ideal for mid-level to senior professionals, including:
Finance and consulting professionals looking to build a deeper understanding of the VC and PE landscape and broaden their exposure across asset classes
Non-finance professionals from sectors such as general management, real estate, healthcare, telecom, technology, and IT looking to expand their footprint into VC and PE investing
Professionals with existing experience in VC or PE who are looking to broaden their investment horizons and deepen their strategic perspectives
Participants should have:
Fluency in written and spoken English
FAQs
Questions? Connect with a Program Advisor
Email: columbia_vcpe@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 567 587 1669 (U.S.) / +44 1156 471398 (U.K.) / +971 80 0035703759 (U.A.E.) / +52 55966 08595 (LATAM)
Early applications are encouraged. Admissions are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flexible payment options available.
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