Dive into the dynamic world of venture capital with our comprehensive course, designed for those looking to understand the essentials of this fast-paced industry. Participants will explore the foundational principles driving venture capital, from industry performance trends and key terminology to the valuation concepts for both early stage and growth stage companies. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on valuation principles tailored to venture-backed startups, equipping learners with the analytical skills to process data received on high growth companies. This course provides the tools and insights needed to confidently navigate and excel in the expanding 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)
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
Alix Altenor is an Audit director in the Alternatives Valuation Services (AVS) department at PwC Luxembourg within the Assurance Alternatives practice.
He currently specialises in reviewing valuation models and assumptions used for private company equity and private debt valuations for financial reporting purposes. Alix has performed business valuations for a variety of purposes, including fair value accounting, impairment testing and deferred tax asset recoverability assessments.
In his role, Alix has exposure to a range of valuation methodologies such as discounted cash flow models, trading and transaction multiple valuations, milestone analyses, and net asset value as a practical expedient.
He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licenced in the state of Massachusetts.
