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Private Equity Funds: Structure, Strategy & Lifecycle
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Live Online
4 CPD Units | 4 Hours
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Course Overview
Private equity funds play a pivotal role in today's global investment landscape, providing capital to companies with high growth potential and driving strategic value creation. This programme offers a comprehensive introduction to the structure, operation, and lifecycle of private equity funds, highlighting key concepts such as fundraising, deal sourcing, valuation, governance, and exit strategies.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of how private equity managers identify opportunities, assess risk, and deliver returns for investors, as well as the regulatory considerations surrounding fund management.
The programme also incorporates real-life historical examples of notable private equity transactions, allowing learners to connect theory with practice and appreciate the evolution and impact of private equity over time.
Training Objectives
By the end of this programme, learners will be able to:
Understand the fundamental structure, purpose, and mechanics of private equity funds.
Explain the roles and responsibilities of fund managers, investors, and other key stakeholders.
Describe the stages of the private equity investment lifecycle, from fundraising to exit.
Analyse how private equity firms source, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities.
Assess the regulatory and compliance framework governing private equity funds.
Identify common risk factors and performance drivers within private equity strategies.
Interpret real-life historical case studies to recognise patterns, best practices, and lessons learned.
Training Outline
Introduction to Private Equity
Definition and core concepts
Purpose and role in modern finance
Key characteristics of private equity funds
Private Equity Fund Structures
Main fund types
Legal structures and fund organisation
Roles of GPs, LPs, and other participants
Fundraising and Capital Commitments
Overview
Investor categories and expectations
Capital commitments, drawdowns, and distributions
Investment Lifecycle
Deal sourcing
Valuation approaches used in private equity
Portfolio Management and Value Creation
Post-acquisition strategies
Operational, strategic, and financial value drivers
Exit Strategies & Performance Metrics
Common exit structures
IRR, MOIC, and interpretation of returns and Factors influencing fund performance
Historical Real-Life Case Studies
Review of notable private equity deals
Key lessons and industry insights
Conclusion
Who Should Attend
This programme is ideal for:
Fund administrators and operations officers
Investment analysts and associates
Financial services professionals entering alternative investments
Compliance and regulatory officers in fund management
Corporate finance and M&A professionals
Risk management and reporting specialists
Accountants and auditors working with investment funds
Professionals seeking foundational knowledge of private equity structures and processes
Training Style
The programme combines focused lectures with real-life examples and historical case studies to reinforce practical understanding. Participants learn through interactive discussion and scenario-based insights, enabling them to apply key concepts effectively in their professional environment.
CPD Recognition
This programme may be approved for up to 4 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.
In-house Training
For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.
Facilitators
Kypros Neocleous
Kypros Neocleous has 15 years of experience within the financial services industry. He is an experienced Fund Manager with sound knowledge in research and analysis, with strong analytical skills and strong understanding of investment markets and experience in fund management. He has experience in various asset classes and in several strategies. Kypros has gone through various positions in the investment services sector where he served as a Trader, Investment Analyst, Portfolio and Fund Manager as well as Investment Adviser. Currently, Kypros is an Executive Director, General Manager, Board member and member of the Investment Committee of IC Realty Ltd. He is also serving as Director and Board member in other companies, including Alternative investment Funds and companies being in the EdTech and Real Estate development. Finally, Kypros has successful deliver several lectures for the past 6 years in CFA Level 1, Microsoft Excel and AIF & AIFM law. Kypros is a CFA Charterholder and certified with the Advanced Certificate from CySEC. He holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from Newcastle University, UK and holds a BSc in Statistics and Insurance Science from University of Piraeus, Greece.