Learn how to analyse and understand the PE industry in all its characteristics, including fundraising, the investment cycle, legal aspect and the institutional framework. As a student you will have a unique opportunity to meet industry experts and leading researchers offering their insights into the industry.

The objective is to give the students knowledge and understanding of

• PE from a financial perspective, including risk and return assessment, both for venture & buyout and primary- & secondary investments
• legal framework, deal structures, due diligence, value enhancement, valuation and exit
• responsibilities and risks for LP (limited partner) and GP (general partner)
• Nordic vs US institutional arrangements
• ESG related matters

Who is this for?

The programme is targeted towards experienced professionals with an interest in understanding the PE industry from a financial and regulatory perspective.

The PE-programme is relevant for:

• investors, analysts, bankers, advisors, lawyers, accountants, treasury, regulators, rating analysts, family offices, PE-companies, journalists

The Private Equity programme is organized in three sessions covering five parts:

• Introduction to PE and the GP-LP Relationship
• Performance Evaluation and Contracts, including Legal Matters
• Valuation and Deal Structures
• Value Generation, ESG and Exiting the Investments
• Assessment: write, present and discuss a written assignment