Venture Capital Private Equity Programme (VCPE)

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Overview

In today’s competitive landscape, businesses are leveraging venture capital and private equity to drive growth and innovation.

The Venture Capital and Private Equity (VCPE) Programme by the Singapore Management University prepares investment professionals to navigate this dynamic environment, equipping them with advanced financial models, strategic frameworks, and market insights.

Participants will gain expertise in valuation, term sheets, and exit strategies while mastering essential skills in pitching, data-driven storytelling, and networking. This programme empowers professionals to identify lucrative investment opportunities, assess portfolio performance, and structure successful deals, positioning them to excel in the high-stakes VCPE industry.

Next Course Starts On 29 September 2025 (Mon)
Duration5-6 months, 3-7 hours per week
LevelAdvanced
VenueOnline

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Learning Objectives

1. Identify and assess lucrative opportunities in venture capital and private equity by using industry trends and valuation strategies.

2. Conduct due diligence, structure effective term sheets and manage disruptions, including the impact of emerging technologies in VC and PE deals.

3. Enhance value creation and growth through strategic oversight and informed decision-making in portfolio companies.

4. Develop and implement successful exit strategies to maximise returns, considering market conditions and stakeholder interests.

5. Master the intricacies of fundraising, negotiations, compliance and investor relationships in the VCPE landscape.

6. Uphold high standards of ethics and governance, ensuring regulatory compliance and responsible investment practices.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Comprehensive 4-pillar learning journey with 20 cutting-edge modules

Industry-relevant hands-on capstone project guided by a success coach

Pre-recorded video lectures from top SMU faculty for self-paced learning

Immersive practical learning activities on deal negotiation and valuation

Gain actionable insights from top SMU faculty and industry practitioners via live online sessions

Industry-relevant hands-on capstone project guided by a success coach

Two exclusive, live cutting-edge roundtable webinars with SMU faculty

1-day immersion and networking opportunity at the SMU campus*

Earn SMU Associate Alumni status

Who Should Attend

This programme is crafted for

• Professionals who are in the early stages of their journey in private investing and are poised to make significant advancements in the realms of Venture Capital and Private Equity.

• Investment banking, finance, M&A, financial consulting, corporate valuation, risk advisory, and early-career VC/PE professionals seek an intricate, holistic mastery of deal sourcing, structuring, and management.

• Entrepreneurs, consultants, technology professionals and industry specialists aiming to transition into or scale within the VCPE sector, leveraging their domain knowledge to drive impactful investment decisions.

• Angel investors and start-up firm leaders looking to elevate their strategic influence and deepen their operational expertise in the private investment landscape.