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Description
The module will cover valuation concepts with focus on Private Equity and Venture Capital companies. After a review of corporate valuation principles and financial modelling, students will see how those models are applied by PE and VC to value investments. Empirical examples will be covered with emphasis on the FinTech sector. Further applications to value Funds making such investments will be studied.
The Module aims to introduce students to valuation concepts of Private Capital Investments in a broad sense including valuing privately held companies (i.e.: unlisted) and investments in early stage ventures. Students will understand management buyouts and buyins, the issues of financing and leverage and the mechanics of these investments and the types of entities making such investments. Particular areas of focus will be real options valuation and the FinTech sector with empirical examples for both.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have:
- A critical understanding of PE and VC investment considerations and evaluation methods.
- The ability to value Private Capital investments
- The ability to set-up a financial model for those companies
- Specific knowledge of how to value FinTech companies
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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