Basics Of Private Equity

Learn the fundamentals of private equity and why it's a great career option

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 3.4

- Understand the basics of private equity investment
- Select quality companies
- Advance in career

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of private equity investment
Select quality companies
Advance in career
Promote to a more senior position

* Requirements

* Eagerness to succeed
* Common sense

Description

Private Equity (PE) is not something you can learn at university, yet you find it everywhere. Google, Alibaba, Arms Holdings which makes the chips that go into most smartphones including those produced by Apple and Samsung, and Versace are all owned in whole or in part by PE firms, with more deals being made everyday.

Whether you are in finance, business, economics, or even law, a solid grasp of PE is essential in today's corporate world, and this course will help you get started. It is structured over five bite-sized lessons that you can watch on-the-go, and totals 25 minutes in pure content, with a quiz at the end to ensure that you understand what you have learned about PE.

I am a PE professional with over 20 years of experience from all sides of PE, Venture Capital (VC) and Mergers & Acquisition (M&A). I've been on both ends of the table as investor and investee, and now I aim to share my knowledge with young professionals like you. With this course, I am putting PE in a simple and easy to digest way so that everybody can learn about PE.

If you have any questions, send me a message - my door is always open.


Who this course is for:

  • Undergraduate students
  • Post graduate students
  • Professionals who aspires to build a career in private equity
  • Business owners who are preparing their companies ready to invite potential private equity investors

Course content

2 sections • 13 lectures

Basics of Private Equity - Investment Processes and Why Pursue A career In It Preview 06:03

An introduction to private equity with a simple approach.

History & Company Life Cycle Preview 08:32

In this lecture, you will learn how private equity came to be, and the different stages of a company life cycle.


Private Equity - Reasons & Benefits Preview 02:52

This lecture will give you an overview of some of the reasons why growing companies choose private equity investments.

The Better Option - Private Equity, Venture Capital or Loans? Preview 03:01

With the different methods of raising capital, why is private equity the more attractive choice? Learn why in this lecture.

What Are Private Equity Investors Looking For? Preview 02:03

In this lecture, you will learn how to prepare a company for private equity investment, and what exactly these investors are looking for.

The Investment Process Preview 17:29

Learn the full process on how private equity firms make investments.

Why Private Equity?

How Can Private Equity Add Value To My Company?

What Is The Attractiveness of Private Equity As A Profession?

Company Life Cycle

What Is The Correct Sequence Of A Company Life Cycle?

Reasons & Benefits

What Is Private Equity?

Advantages of Private Equity

What Does Private Equity investor Looking For?

What is the typical return a PE firm look for?