This practical module will provide a deep insight into the landscape and practices in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC). The course will combine sound academic theory with practice and will incorporate a PEVC ecosystem analysis, a review of an investment fund and deal lifecycle process, practical exercises in the art and science of valuation, growth strategies in portfolio management, a 360o pitching simulation like Dragon's Den or Shark Tank (with both the perspectives of a Start Up Founder and a VC Fund Investor) and a review of the latest trends and complexities in the world of fund management, start-ups, scale ups, “unicorns” and PE leveraged buyouts. Following this course, students would be better equipped to converse with a fund manager, pitch their ventures, analyse an investment opportunity, negotiate a basic term sheet, understand how to position themselves in the PEVC industry and consider the path of entrepreneurship or its financing.
*** PLEASE SEE A VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE HERE ***
We are pleased to announce that in 2024, our course will expand its scope to include two pivotal themes: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, with an emphasis on their implications for Funds, Firms and Founders.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be well-versed in the most current trends in Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) as of 2024. Students will be able to understand how to work in a fund, invest in a fund, set up a fund, attract investments for their deals, and how to work with investment bankers like Goldmans and Rothschild (and what is the difference between them), Big 4 firms like EY, consulting firms like McKinsey, fellow fund managers from LBOs at KKR to VC at Sequoia; Founders, VC Angels and Portfolio CEOs.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Omiros D. Sarikas
Omiros is the Founder and Managing Partner (CEO) of Brookstreet Equity Partners (“Brookstreet”). He has been awarded as “GameChanger of the Year”, “CEO of the Year”, “M&A Young Gun of the Year”, “Top 250 Deal Makers in the World”, “40 Under 40”, Real Deals "Drax Future 40” investor that shapes the future of Europe and was 2x the cover of CEO Today. He has received 200+ Press Coverage and was a keynote in 100+ Forums including Financial Times, Economist, London Stock Exchange and Bloomberg. Omiros is an alum of Harvard Business School (HBS), LBS, CBS and LSE (amongst others) and Chair of the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs (HAE) Global Advisory Council. Omiros serves the City of London as Member of the Court (Trustee), Chair of the Funding Advisory Board, Liveryman at the Worshipful Company of International Bankers as well as on the Board of the ESG Committee. He is recognised as a Fortune Mindful Leader and Member of The Fortune CEO Initiative. He has also received the “Who is Who International Award” as one of the “World’s Eminent Man in Funding and Investments”.
More: www.omiros-sarikas.com
Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP
“Brookstreet” is an award-winning, Mayfair-based international platform investing in asymmetric early-stage opportunities addressing the Scale Up Equity Funding gap. Brookstreet is recognised as the "Best Commercially Motivated PE" and being a platform for CEOs, UHNW Families and Investors. The firm's notable awards include "UK Innovative PEVC Fund Manager of the Year” and “UK Niche PE House of the Year”. Brookstreet is a thematic investor in innovations across the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and ESG technologies with wider impact, growth potential and evidence of value. Digital Transformation and Green Transition investments include Energy Management from NanoTech Materials to IoT Sustainable Smart Buildings and Smart Cities, Physical Security Management for Patrol Teams and Lone Workers, Cybersecurity for Assets including Maritime, Industrial Robotics and Autonomous Technologies, as well Deep Tech Artificial Intelligence Platforms and Machine Learning. The firm is leading efforts in emerging themes such as Space, DeFi and Longevity. Brookstreet does things differently, including focusing on selected key assets, having ties to Candesic (a McKinsey alumni strategy consulting and commercial due diligence affiliate with $10 billion of transactions and 500+ deals) and a hands-on approach.
More: www.brookstreetequity.com
Past students included graduates in Management, Law, Engineering, Finance and others.
