Venture Capital - The essentials

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.

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

• 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

An attendance certificate will be sent to the participants.

This training is coordinated by Alix Altenor, Director at PwC Luxembourg.

• Alix Altenor is a director 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.