One of the main factors, private equity and venture capital investment managers say, that supports their decision to invest in a potential business is the ability of the founders and their team. Looking into the details, for a company to raise funds from a professional investor, it usually has to go through some rigorous process that the investors have standardised—from sourcing and pre-screening the deals to undergoing due diligence, based on the investment thesis of the investor.
This session will provide you with some details about how investors pick a deal. You will better understand the processes and steps investment firms take to seal a deal, and the kinds of social and financial benefits the PE and VC investors look for. The lecture and discussions will help you generate ideas about how to build alignment between investors and yourself as a potential investee by understanding the former’s nature and needs.
Areas to cover:
- Overview of deal-making
- Overview of enterprise financing and the asset classes
- Finding and screening leads
- What to include in a pitch deck
Who can benefit the most from this course
Businesses: Business people leading small and growing businesses, as well as growth-stage businesses, will get to understand the nature of PE and VC investments and what to expect from an investor when planning an investment. The session will allow them to understand how best to prepare to approach a potential PE and VC investor.
Individuals with aspirations for joining an investment team: The session is also dedicated to those who have aspirations to join an investment firm.
The class is part of MPE&VCA’s The Private Investment Trail series of discussions and lectures.
Note: Registration is mandatory. Once your registration is successful, you will receive instructions prior to the event. For any changes in registration, please inform us at least 24 hours prior by emailing us at info@mpevca.org.
MPE&VCA may, at its sole discretion, make changes to the format, speakers, participants, the programme or any other aspect of the event for any reason. Thank you for your co-operation.
