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.

Alix is an Audit and Valuation Director at PwC Luxembourg in the Assurance Alternatives and Valuation Services practice, specialising in valuation matters for financial reporting. He has expertise in private equity, venture capital and debt valuations, reviewing models like DCF, trading and transaction multiples, milestone analyses, and NAV as a practical expedient. Alix’s 14+ years in fund products span leveraged buyouts, growth equity, venture capital, credit, and secondaries. He began his career in PwC’s AWM group in Boston, advancing to Director before transferring to Luxembourg in 2019.

He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Connecticut and is a CFA charterholder and licensed CPA in Massachusetts.