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About the Course

The course deals with the analysis of the private equity and venture capital business. Over the course, students will be provided with a deep understanding of the mechanism underpinning the creation and/or development of a firm and the financial support it can get from the financial system through venture capital investment. The course tries to discover how special financial intermediaries (called private equity investors) finance through equity companies belonging to different stages of their life-cycle, starting from the very beginning (startup and early stage) to a more mature phase (i.e. expansion, mature age, etc.) or also staying into crises and decline. Private equity (named venture capital when the company is in the first phases of its life cycle) deals with very different activities, such as scouting, advisory, deal-making, valuation, and financing as financial intermediaries see it. COURSE SYLLABUS The course is made up of four different modules: WEEK 1 - Introduction to Private Equity and Venture Capital WEEK 2 - Discovering Private Equity Investors: Legal Issues and Taxation WEEK 3 - Management of Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds WEEK 4 - Company Valuation And Deal Making In Private Equity Settings WEEK 5 - Final Test Throughout the course, guest speakers and practitioners will be interviewed to provide some examples of concrete applications of the contents presented. RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND An understanding of the basic concepts of corporate financing accounting principles is required, while prior knowledge of private equity and venture capital is not required however it is recommended, as this is a course designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts in private equity and venture capital....

Top reviews

AM

Dec 3, 2015

Amazing course! Thank you very much, Stefano Caselli, for a such wonderful content and perfect presenting. I took a lot of very useful and practical information from it.

I do appreciate it. Thanks!

WO

Jul 14, 2019

The content of the course is really helpful and touches on the very important subjects in Private Equity and Venture Capital. The delivery by the Professor Stefano Caseli is also fantastic. Thank you!

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By Axel A

Sep 28, 2022

A good introductory course. The instructor seems knowledgeable. He remains on target and does not deviate. The format is easy to follow and is convenient.

By Jack P

Aug 18, 2019

Great course! Some of the quiz questions are not in fluid english which can be a little confusing, but I thoroughly enjoyed this learning experience. Ciao!

By Alexander L

Jun 17, 2019

Generally good. Learned some things. Some of the questions were not worded well and lacked context which is probably a language barrier more than anything.

By olivier p

May 25, 2020

interesting and valuable insights accross multiple topics that triggers further learnings to improve and increase knowledge. overall very good course,

By Reza M

Jul 24, 2020

The curriculum was comprehensive and well-organized. The teaching style was great and I really appreciate Bocconi instructor who prepared the course.

By Samarth D

Mar 9, 2023

The practical part needs to be more in detail. A really good course to enhance your career from a reputed Institute. Very knowledgeable professor.

By Ludmila E

Jun 7, 2017

Excellent cours, tant pour les vidéos que pour les supports pdf ainsi que les exercices. Bémol toutefois quant aux (nombreuses!) erreurs d'anglais

By Antonio C

May 14, 2017

interesting course but quite fast and without so many details.....I think are more important many more case studies to analyse into the valuations

By Alvaro U B

Aug 13, 2022

Good course, bur a little out of date. The fundamentals are still valid, but it would be appreciated an update more adapted to current situation

By shubham k

Oct 24, 2022

Just completed and feeling confident in professional front, being in Investment banking advisory role have to dea l with various PE/VC funds.

By KEVIN A

Feb 3, 2022

Very informative and well packaged course.

Highly recommended for scholars of finance and investors seeking diversified investment platforms.

By Prem A

May 10, 2020

A must course for every finance student and those interested in venture capital and private equity. Thanks professor for this lovely course.

By Kwaku D S

Jul 17, 2022

This course was very detailed during the short period with much better interviews from experienced personnels from the field of investment.

By Mohammed K

May 7, 2020

I believe the math section can be understandable in easier way. Please make it a bit easier for those who can't do the math right away.

By Nnamdi C

Nov 22, 2020

A very challenging and informative course. Clearly showing the many ways that Startups can access venture capital and on what terms.

By kingsley o

Oct 24, 2020

The course was really an insightful one, as I was oppurtuned to learn how private equity works and what venture capital entails.

By Nina A K

Jan 16, 2022

The Professor's English was excellent. However, some of the written English test questions were difficult to follow in English.

By Lorena S

Mar 15, 2020

This course has taught me the basics of private equity and venture capital. It has shown me a new world and is a great course.

By Faraaz M A

May 17, 2020

I loved it!

Thank you so much for this course University of Bocconi. I feel like some parts could've been made simpler though!

By Kenneth M

Mar 14, 2023

Offers a good overview of private equity and venture capital, but should be updated with developments of the past few years.

By Chew L C

Aug 7, 2020

A well designed course that covers what you need to know about financing needs in different stage of a company life cycle

By Yanal

Dec 6, 2015

Very good course, needs a follow up one for more depth and may be example cases on valuation and structuring syndication.

By Tejas A R

Oct 7, 2018

The course could be updated with recent deal examples, recent developments and a perspective from outside Italy as well

By Rengina G

Jun 13, 2022

The Professor spoke very quickly without pausing for understanding. Otherwise it helped me a lot. Just as I expected!

By Blanca A M

Mar 20, 2020

Need to update on emerging technologies an alternative investment methods, ICO, STO, EIO, Tokenization of assets, CBDC