Venture Capital Private Equity (VCPE) Programme
- Online + live sessions by SMU faculty and industry experts
- Live-online round-table webinars by experts
- 1-day immersion and networking event at SMU campus
- SMU Associate Alumni Status and Benefits
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Opportunities in the VCPE Landscape
Investment Analyst/Associate in PE/VC Firms
Conduct deal sourcing, due diligence, and financial modeling to identify and evaluate high-growth potential investments.
Portfolio Manager
Manage and optimise existing portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance to drive growth, operational efficiency, and exit strategies.
Corporate Development Executive
Lead M&A initiatives and strategic investments within corporations, focusing on growth through acquisitions or equity investments in startups.
Private Equity/Venture Capital Fund Manager
Oversee fund operations, managing the capital allocation process and building investor relationships for successful fund management and returns.
Strategic Advisor or Consultant
Provide expert consulting services to companies and investors on structuring deals, mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities.
Angel Investor or Venture Capitalist
Leverage industry expertise to make early-stage investments in startups, helping shape and scale innovative businesses
Investment Consultant
Lead strategic investment decision-making at a firm or fund, managing capital deployment and generating maximum returns for stakeholders.
Programme Highlights
This high-impact programme offers equips investment professionals with practical skills, actionable strategies and innovative ideas to drive successful deals.
Comprehensive 4-pillar learning journey with 20 cutting-edge modules
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
1-day immersion and networking opportunity at the SMU campus **
Industry-relevant hands-on capstone project guided by a success coach
Weekly sessions by a success coach to support, guide and accelerate your learning
Two exclusive, live cutting-edge roundtable webinars with SMU faculty
Earn SMU Associate Alumni status
Note:
The programme highlights presented above are approximate and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the programme's desired outcomes.
The programme is designed to be delivered approximately over 5 months in a calendar year, including occasional breaks. This is only indicative. The actual calendar time may be more or less by a few weeks depending on the number of topics covered and other variables. This programme is conducted in English.
*This is a majorly self-paced online programme with some live sessions with programme faculty. Post-session video recordings will be available for up to 12 months after programme completion. We have a curated panel of eminent industry practitioners who will be conducting the weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.
Assignments are graded either by industry practitioners who are available to support participants in their learning journey and/or by the Emeritus grading team. The final number of quizzes, assignments and discussions will be confirmed closer to the programme start.
**For the on-campus networking session, participants will be responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
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.
Some Key Designations are: Investment Banking Analyst, Private Equity Associate, Venture Capital Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisor, Corporate Development Manager, Financial Analyst - Private Equity, Risk Advisory Consultant, Corporate Valuation Expert, Deal Structuring Analyst, Financial Consultant - M&A
Learning Outcomes
Identify and assess lucrative opportunities in venture capital and private equity by using industry trends and valuation strategies.
Conduct due diligence, structure effective term sheets and manage disruptions, including the impact of emerging technologies in VC and PE deals.
Enhance value creation and growth through strategic oversight and informed decision-making in portfolio companies.
Develop and implement successful exit strategies to maximise returns, considering market conditions and stakeholder interests.
Master the intricacies of fundraising, negotiations, compliance and investor relationships in the VCPE landscape.
Uphold high standards of ethics and governance, ensuring regulatory compliance and responsible investment practices.
Programme Curriculum
Capstone Project
The progressive capstone project is a dynamic, hands-on experience. Under the guidance of the success coach, participants will apply the concepts they have learned to real-world challenge/s, honing their analytical and problem-solving skills. The project evolves as you progress through the programme, allowing you to systematically assimilate insights from each programme pillar.
Round Table Discussions
Delve into emerging trends, strategic opportunities, and industry challenges in the VCPE sector. Gain valuable perspectives to refine your investment approach and drive success in this competitive landscape.
Round table webinars will be conducted live online by SMU faculty and industry expert/s.
Trends in Venture Capital
Private Equity Industry Trends
Live-Online Sessions by SMU Faculty
Learn directly from SMU faculty through interactive live online sessions, fostering real-time engagement and deeper understanding.
Disruption in VC/PE
Impact of Technologies in VC/PE
Impact Investing
Negotiations in PE/VC
Programme Faculty
(Programme Director; Associate Professor of Finance (Education)
Mandy Tham is currently an Associate Professor of Finance (Education) at the Singapore Management University (SMU). She teaches undergraduate and post-graduate Master degree p...
Principal Lecturer of Finance
Dr. Ang has been actively teaching, undergraduate, executive and postgraduate programs since 2003. In addition to teaching, he is also highly experienced in designing, structu...
Managing Director, Vickers Venture Partners
Vadim is a highly accomplished professional at Vickers Venture Partners, where he's expanded the firm's global presence and established strategic partnerships. During his tenu...
Doctorate - Strategic Leadership, Corban University (Oregon, USA)
Dr. Carl Thong, General Partner at Eagle Venture Fund, is a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of the Sunstone Group, a family office with a diverse portfolio of businesses. Wi...
Campus Immersion and Networking Event
Participants will be invited to attend a 1-day Campus Immersion and Networking event at the end of the 5 to 6 months journey at SMU campus. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to network with fellow global leaders and interact with programme faculty/director.
Programme Certificate
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Singapore Management University.
*Please note that the additional content is included for your enrichment and will not be considered for certificate evaluation. Separate certificates will not be issued for the completion of additional content.
SMU Associate Alumni Network
On successful completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for the prestigious SMU Associate Alumni Status. The benefits include:
Participants who successfully complete the CEO Open Programme can receive credits and a discount towards SMU degrees upon approval
Up to 20% discount* on SMU Executive Development Open Enrolment programmes
Privileges and discounts by selected SMU merchant partners
Invites to professional networking events, workshops and webinars
Access to Alumni Virtual Community Network
Quarterly alumni newsletter, SMU CIRCLE
*For selected programmes only. One discount applicable per registration. Multiple or combined discounts are not accepted.
**All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of SMU.
Complimentary Annual Digital WSJ Membership
As a participant in the programme, you can enjoy a complimentary annual digital membership to The Wall Street Journal, giving you unlimited access to award-winning journalism across any device. From business and world news, to technology and life and arts, WSJ provides ambitious and fact-based reporting that readers can trust.
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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