Venture Capital - The essentials
Dive into the dynamic world of venture capital with our comprehensive course, designed for professionals seeking to understand the fundamentals of this fast-paced industry.
Participants will explore the core principles that drive venture capital, including industry performance trends, key terminology, and valuation concepts for both early-stage and growth-stage companies. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on valuation methodologies tailored to venture-backed startups, equipping learners with the analytical skills needed to assess and interpret data from high-growth businesses.
This course provides the tools, knowledge, and practical insights required to confidently navigate and succeed in the evolving venture capital landscape.
Duration: 3h
Language: Available in English
Number of participants: up to 15
Available as intra-company course (i.e. dedicated session on demand)
Course content can be customised on demand under specific conditions.
Objectives
By the end of this training, with respect to the venture capital industry, participants will be able to understand:
- the structure of the industry and key stakeholders;
- the implications of recent market trends and latest performance data on the industry;
- common terminology and best practices for valuation methodologies used for financial reporting purposes for both early stage and growth stage companies;
- key elements of the IPEV Guidelines and application.
Content
- Overview of key stakeholders and basics in venture capital
- Key terms frequently used
- Latest performance data and trends
- Valuation concepts on both the determination and allocation of fair value for financial reporting purposes for early stage and growth stage deals
Target audience
- AIFM managers
- Service providers
Our lead experts
This training is coordinated by Alix Altenor, Partner at PwC Luxembourg.
Alix Altenor is a partner at PwC Luxembourg within the Assurance Alternatives and Valuation Services practice, specialising in U.S. GAAP for funds and valuation for financial reporting. With over 15 years of experience, he focuses on reviewing valuation models and assumptions for private company equity and debt, utilising methodologies such as discounted cash flow, trading and transaction multiples, milestone analyses, and NAV. His expertise spans leveraged buyout, growth equity, venture capital, credit, and mezzanine strategies. Alix has extensive knowledge of accounting and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and AIFMD, and his professional work includes portfolio company valuation, external and internal audits, serving clients in private equity, venture capital, and credit funds.
