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STARTS ON March 29, 2024
DURATION 24 Weeks Online + 2-3 Live Sessions by ISB Faculty (4-5 hours per week)
PROGRAMME FEE INR 4,50,000 + GST Application Fee: INR 2,500 + GST View Payment Plan
ELIGIBILITY Graduate/Diploma holders with 5+ years of work experience
STARTS ON March 29, 2024
DURATION 24 Weeks Online + 2-3 Live Sessions by ISB Faculty (4-5 hours per week)
PROGRAMME FEE INR 4,50,000 + GST Application Fee: INR 2,500 + GST View Payment Plan

Early Enrolment Benefit

Enrol before 27 February 2024 and avail 8% enrolment benefit on the programme fee. Use code IS08ALL7416S1 during payment to avail the benefit. Connect with a Program Advisor for more information.

Round Application Deadline

Upcoming Round Date: March 8, 2024 | Application Fees: INR 2,500 + GST

Programme Overview

The Venture Capital and Private Equity Programme is a 24-week journey crafted by renowned ISB faculty and is designed to equip professionals with the foundational understanding of Venture Capital and Private Equity ecosystem. In this programme you will learn how to evaluate investments, structure and source deals, manage portfolios, and gain competitive advantage in Venture Capital and Private Equity sectors.

A 24-week programme with curriculum crafted by top globally renowned faculty from the No. 1 B-School in India* is the perfect opportunity for professionals who are looking to embark on their journey in the Venture Capital and Private Equity domain.

  • Globally recognised school: Indian School of Business has been ranked in the top 50 globally for its executive education programmes. This acknowledgement is a result of the rich learning experience that if offers along with top renowned faculty who are associated with the programmes.
SOURCE: FT GLOBAL MBA RANKING 2023

Programme Highlights

Pre-Recorded Videos Lectures* with for self-paced learning from renowned ISB faculty

2-3 Live Sessions by ISB Faculty

Masterclasses by Industry Experts

Gain the ISB Executive Alumni Status

Certificate of Completion

Access to a Success Coach

Real World Case Studies

Peer to Peer Learning

Capstone Project

Weekly Doubt- Solving Webinars

Note:
- *This is a self-paced online programme with 2-3 Live Sessions by ISB faculty and some masterclasses by industry experts. We have a curated panel of success coaches 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.
- Live Webinar with ISB faculty's recordings may or may not be made available, at the discretion of faculty members. Emeritus or the institute does not guarantee availability of any session recordings.

Sample Case Studies

Why ISB Executive Education?

  • #1

    Research Ranking in India

  • 50k+

    Executive Network

  • #1

    B-School in India*

    Source: FT Global MBA Ranking 2023

Who is this Programme for?

  • Professionals with 5+ years of work experience who are looking to embark on their journeys in the VC & PE domain and network with like-minded peers.
  • Professionals looking to take significant strides in the VC & PE sector, who want to gain an understanding of sourcing, managing, and structuring deals.

Note: An updated resume and LinkedIn profile is mandatory for application.

Key Programme Takeaways

  • Gain a foundational understanding of venture capital and private equity ecosystem from globally renowned ISB faculty
  • Delve into the due diligence, valuation, and structuring processes of a VC deal to correctly evaluate a company and allocate assets efficiently
  • Learn how to effectively manage a portfolio of private equity organisations, and ensure an optimal spread of investments
  • Keep up with the latest trends in the VC and PE ecosystem in India and abroad and stay abreast of how technology can impact your investment selections
  • Understand the rules and regulations in VCPE circle in India and manage risks accordingly
  • Build and lead a team developing and retaining the best talent in the market and create a sustainable future for your firm
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Programme Modules

  • Introduction to Private Equity
  • Key Stakeholders in PE and Their Roles
  • Corporate Structure of a Private Equity Firm
  • Types of Private Equity Buyouts: LBO, PIPE & Growth Equity Deals
  • PE Industry Trends
  • State of the PE Industry in India
  • What Is Deal Syndication? Role of Corporate Partners in Syndication Deals
  • Buy and Build Strategy. Role of Corporate Partners in Add-on Deals
  • ESG and Responsible Investing
  • Target Valuation and Pricing
  • Role of Human Capital in the Private Equity Industry
  • Exit Strategies
  • Sponsor-to-Sponsor Transactions
  • Some Exit Trends in India
  • Introduction to Venture Capital
  • Global Venture Funding: Overview
  • US Venture Funding Overview
  • Venture Financing in Asia: Overview
  • Venture Financing Overview: China and India
  • Basics of Venture Capital. How Is Venture Capital Organised?
  • Valuation Basics: Risk Capital vs Normal Capital
  • How Do VCs Make Money?
  • Ideas and Opportunities. How to Create and Sustain Competitive Advantage?
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • How Do Start-Ups Identify Opportunities?
  • Deal Sourcing, Deal Flow and Stakeholder Management
  • Due Diligence: Team Evaluation Parameters, Technology and Industry Due Diligence
  • Thesis-Based Investment Strategy Execution
  • Deal Structuring and Ownership Economics
  • Portfolio Management and Asset Diversification
  • Economics of Multiple Financing Rounds
  • IPOs, M&A and Other Listing Events
  • Exits via Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Strategies to Navigate Two Situations of Exit
  • Listings, Mergers, and Acquisitions in India: Rules and Laws
  • Impact of Technology and Social media in Investment Management and Due Diligence
  • Predictive Data Aanalysis in Investment Management
  • Use of Technology in Portfolio Management, Fund Compliance Process
  • The Economics Behind Multiple Rounds of Financing in High Valuation
  • Companies and How They Affect VC’s Upside
  • How to Advice start-ups on Business Models
  • Exit Strategies, Exit Modes, Exit Trends in India
  • Valuation of start-ups in the Exit Process, Valuation Metrics
  • Scale and Scope Economies
  • The Dynamics of Disruption
  • Leadership Strategy
  • Key Leadership Behaviours, Characteristics of Successful Leaders
  • Mastering Networks, Preparing for Change
  • Communicate for Action, Impact
  • The Art of Storytelling
  • Group Dynamics
  • Execution Loop, Rules of Execution
  • Nuturing Innovation: Behavioural Enablers
  • Culture as Continuous Change and Preparation for Change
  • Purpose, Strategy and Values
  • Managing Crisis
  • Value Creation, Implications on Ethical Values
  • Social Inclusion
  • Governance, Greenwashing
  • Power of Intent in Leadership
  • Sustainable Value Creation
  • Doughnut Economics, Circular Economy
  • Leadership in Creating Sustainable Models
  • Leadership And Entrepreneurship
  • Building a Team, Developing In-House Talent and Retaining Talent and Career Path For New Talent, Portfolio Company Talent Strategy and VC/PE Talent Strategy

Gain the ISB Executive Alumni Status

  • Access to the Executive Alumni portal – a unique space for alumni to re-ignite connections, spark collaborations and engage in continuous learning. The alumni portal has several features like an alumni directory, city chapters, special interest groups, alumni mentorship and more. Access to the alumni portal is provided post the programme completion.
  • Networking opportunities via ISB Executive Education Network Group on LinkedIn.
  • Preferential pricing with 20% discount on programme fee on ISB Executive Education programmes.
  • ISB Executive Education newsletters, articles, podcasts and videos.
  • Access to ISB Executive Education support team over email.
  • Exclusive invitations to Online and Offline events like Webinars, Conferences, and Master Classes, amongst others.
  • Opportunity to be a Guest Speaker at ISB Executive events (invited on the discretion of ISB Executive Education).
  • ISB Executive Alumni Credentials: ISB Email ID.

Disclaimer: All activities and research resources for ISB Executive Education alumni are handled by ISB Executive Education. Whenever there are any events or webinars held, they will be informing the alumni community of the same. Events take place yearly basis availability of resources & is subject to change.

Emeritus Insights

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.

Programme Faculty

Prothit Sen

Assistant Professor, Strategy

Professor Sen’s research interests primarily include business model innovations, impact of such innovations on corporate strategy decisions such as strategic alliances and private equity portfolio strategies. In terms of research methodology, Professor Sen performs empirical analyses over secondary data by using a combination of predictive models that use machine learning algorithms and classical econometric techniques for making causal inferences regarding the phenomena of his interest. Prior to obtaining his PhD, Professor Sen worked for several years as a consultant for Bain & Company in Gurgaon, India. His advisory experience in India spanned across the manufacturing, automotive, IT services and private equity

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Anand Nandkumar

Associate Professor, Strategy,

Executive Director - SRITNE

Professor Nandkumar explores industry and firm level phenomena that influence innovation – the generation of new ideas and entrepreneurship – distribution and commercialization of new ideas. His research focuses on high technology industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and software, and it falls in between industrial organisation (IO), economics of technological change and strategy. Professor Nandkumar graduated with a PhD in Public Policy and Management, with a focus in strategy and entrepreneurship from Carnegie Mellon University in 2008. Prior to his PhD, he worked for about 3 years with a startup in the Silicon Valley and prior to that in New York City with one of the world’s largest financial services firm. True to his expertise, at the ISB, Professor Nandkumar teaches Strategic Innovation Management and Strategic Challenges for Innovation based startups.

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Rajeev Mantri

Visiting Faculty, ISB

Rajeev Mantri is the managing director of Navam Capital, an India-focused venture firm investing in deep technology and frontier technology startups. Prior to founding Navam Capital, Rajeev worked as a venture capitalist at New York-based Lux Capital, where he focused on energy, nanomaterials, electric mobility and climate technology sectors. Rajeev has contributed articles on technology, investing, venture capital and entrepreneurship in India to The Indian Express, The Wall Street Journal, Mint, Swarajya, Hindustan Times, India Today, Open Magazine, Financial Times, The New York Times International Weekly and other publications.

Rajeev is a member of the advisory board of RISE Foundation, IISER Kolkata and co-founder of the India Enterprise Council, a public policy think tank. Rajeev is the author (with Harsh Madhusudan) of the book, 'A New Idea of India - Individual Rights in a Civilisational State', an international best-seller on the history and future of modern India, covering a diverse range of topics in economics, foreign policy and politics.

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Nandkishore Doreswamy

Adjunct Professor (Practice), Marketing and Strategy Visiting Faculty, ISB

Marketing and Strategy Visiting Faculty, ISB Professor Nandkishore is a Global C-suite Executive with over 34 years of global experience in Leadership roles across a diverse set of environments in both emerging and developed markets. He retired as CEO/ Executive Vice President for Nestlé in Asia, Oceania & Africa. His key areas of expertise include turnaround situations, crisis management, transformation of old-economy businesses through 'Tech-based' innovation, leadership and coaching in the new ‘Tech led’ and ‘Sharing Economy’, globalisation, and cross-cultural operations. Read More

Emeritus Career Services

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  • Career Management Modules on:
    • Building an Impressive Resume & Cover Letter
    • Building an Impressive LinkedIn Profile
    • Navigating Job Search
    • Interview Preparation
  • Job placement assistance from partner companies are published, applied to, and tracked to success via an online platform

Please note:

  • This service is available only for Indian residents enrolled into select Emeritus programmes.
  • ISB Executive Education or Emeritus do NOT promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. ISB Executive Education is NOT involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here.

Programme Certificate

Upon successfully completing the programme with a minimum 70% score, you will be awarded a certificate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Programme from ISB Executive Education.

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Sample Certificate

Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of ISB Executive Education.

Student Loan Available

Option 1 -
Program Fee: INR 5,31,000
Maximum Loan Amount: INR 5,31,000
Tenure (months): 24
EMI/ month: INR 26,550

Option 2 -
Program Fee: INR 5,31,000
Maximum Loan Amount: INR 5,31,000
Tenure (months): 36
EMI/ month: INR 19,175

Option 3 -
Program Fee: INR 5,31,000
Maximum Loan Amount: INR 5,31,000
Tenure (months): 60
EMI/ month: INR 13,275

Also available in 12/18/ 48 months EMI plans.

Below EMI plans are available for the Programme Fee: INR 1,32,000 + GST

Full Fee with GST Tenure (months) EMI
INR 1,55,760 9 INR 17,307

Note:

  • The above EMI plan is available only for 9 months
Maximum Loan Amount Tenure (months) EMI
INR 1,55,760 24 INR 7,658

Note:

  • The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.
  • Other EMI tenures available (Months):
    Propelld: 12/18/24/30/36/42/48
    Eduvanz: 12/24/36/48

Early applications encouraged. Limited seats are available.

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Last Date to Apply: March 8, 2024

FAQs

How do I know if this programme is right for me?

After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email support.india@emeritus.org, and a dedicated programme advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.

What other dates will this programme be offered in the future?

Check back to this programme web page or email us at support.india@emeritus.org to inquire if future programme dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet

I have a full-time job. What is the time commitment expected from me?

The programme has been designed with your busy schedule in mind. You will be required to commit not more than four to six hours per week enabling you to benefit from this transformative programme while fulfilling your day-to-day work responsibilities.

What is the mode of the programme?

The programme has recorded lectures, assignments, quizzes, Stukent Mimic Pro simulation and optional certifications in Google Ads, Google Analytics, HubSpot & MailModo for a hands-on experience, and live office hours with our programme coordinators and industry experts every week for doubt resolution and discussions.

Are there live sessions in the programme?

There are live sessions with programme coordinators and industry experts also called Emeritus office hours, every week for doubt solving and any discussion regarding the curriculum. There are no live sessions with ISB Faculty.

What if I miss the assignments for a particular week? Can I attempt them later?

An assignment that is not submitted by the due date is late. Late assignments will be accepted until one week after the programme end date, which is published on the programme homepage. It is strongly recommended that you attempt and submit the assignments every week for a holistic learning experience. Late submissions will be graded at the end of the course.

What are the requirements to earn the certificate?

Participants must receive 70% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion and become a part of the ISB Executive Network.

Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life.

You must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please contact us at support.india@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.

What type of certificate will I receive?

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.

Does the programme grant alumni status?

You will become a part of the ISB Executive Network and get access to certain benefits with that. You can read about the benefits on our landing page. If you complete 100+ hours of a programme, then you get to upgrade and gain the ISB Executive Alumni Status and get the full list of benefits with that.

How long will I have access to the learning materials?

You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and programme materials for 12 months following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.

What equipment or technical requirements are there for this programme?

Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.

Do I need to be online to access the programme content?

Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access programme content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.

Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.

Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?

Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the programme without missing any of the core programme material or learnings.

Is there an option to make flexible payments for this programme?

Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the programme fee in instalments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.

The Learning Experience

What is it like to learn with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?

More than 300,000 professionals globally, across 200 countries, have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programme said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the programme delivers the desired learning outcomes, the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the programme in a cohort-based manner during the course period the cost of which is already included in the overall Course fee of the course.

A dedicated programme support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.

In collaboration with Emeritus

Erulearning Solutions Private Limited (a company incorporated in India) is a subsidiary of Eruditus Learning Solutions Pte Ltd (a company incorporated in Singapore), and operates under the brand name of 'Eruditus' and 'Emeritus'.

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