Private Equity and Capital Market Financing

Programme Overview:

Private Equity and Capital Market Financing has become a critical capability for organisations, entrepreneurs and finance professionals seeking growth capital and long-term business expansion. This Executive Education programme from IIM Bangalore provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of private equity, venture capital, IPOs, capital market financing and fundraising strategies. Participants will learn how organisations raise capital, structure investment transactions, evaluate valuations and navigate regulatory requirements while gaining practical insights into both private equity and public market financing.

Private Equity is an important source of both strategic and growth capital for Indian companies. From the start-up phase to a listed company, private equity finds application in every phase of growth. The vibrancy of the capital market provides the necessary impetus to a thriving private equity sector and multiple financing opportunities for growth-oriented companies.

This programme is designed to address the learning requirements of professionals, academics and students engaged in or interested in learning the nuances of private equity and capital market financing activity. It provides expert conceptual and practical insights on the entire gamut of private equity from both buy and sell strategies. Topics in private equity include Start-up VC financing, private equity valuations and deal structures, DDR, term sheets and regulatory aspects. Extensive discussions on PE strategy, documentation aspects and post-investment aspects are included.

Capital market financing topics shall include various forms of capital market fund raising comprising IPO, FPO, Rights, Preferential allotments and PIPEs/QIPs for listed companies. Discussions cover aspects such as strategic aspects of listing decision, planning and preparing the IPO blueprint, issue pricing and structure, facing due diligence, hiring intermediaries, the issue process, ICDR regulations, Offer Documents and important aspects of disclosures and representations. 

Programme Content:

• This Private Equity and Capital Market Financing programme provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the private equity investment lifecycle and capital market financing process. Participants will explore fundraising strategies, venture capital, private equity transactions, valuation techniques, IPOs, regulatory frameworks and deal execution through practical discussions, case studies and industry examples.

  The programme covers the following topics:

  • Private equity spectrum, pre-fund raising process: preparing for fund raising and mandating the investment bank
  • Fund-raising process – information memorandum, due diligence, term sheet negotiation, definitive agreements and closing
  • Valuation approaches for early-stage private equity (Venture Capital) and later-stage private equity
  • Fund perspective, role play, board-level engagement and managing exit requirements
  • Specific coverage of the start-up ecosystem and venture capital financing
  • Legal aspects of shareholders’ agreements and share subscription agreements
  • Going public – strategic and financial aspects of IPO planning, due diligence, regulatory framework, disclosures and compliance
  • Rights issues, FPOs, QIPs, PIPEs and preferential allotments – strategic considerations, SEBI regulations, pricing requirements and process overview
  • Case studies and group exercises

Programme Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Private Equity and Capital Market Financing programme, participants will be able to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the private equity investment lifecycle, from fundraising to exit strategies.
• Understand venture capital, private equity, IPOs and other capital market financing options for business growth.
• Evaluate valuation methodologies, deal structures and investment opportunities using practical frameworks.
• Understand the legal, regulatory and compliance aspects governing private equity and capital market transactions.
• Strengthen decision-making skills related to fundraising, investment banking, mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.
• Apply industry best practices through case studies, practical discussions and real-world business scenarios.

Who Should Attend:

This Private Equity and Capital Market Financing programme is designed for professionals involved in corporate finance, investment management, fundraising and capital market transactions. It is ideal for those seeking practical knowledge of private equity, venture capital, IPOs and business financing.

The programme is particularly beneficial for:

• Mid- to senior-level corporate executives involved in strategic finance and business growth
• Investment bankers, private equity and venture capital professionals
• Corporate finance, treasury and financial planning professionals
• Consultants advising on mergers and acquisitions, fundraising or capital markets
• Entrepreneurs, founders and business owners planning to raise growth capital
• Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries and finance professionals
• Academicians, researchers and students interested in private equity and capital market financing
• Professionals aspiring to build careers in investment banking, private equity, venture capital or capital markets

Why This Programme?

Organisations today require leaders and finance professionals who can confidently navigate fundraising, private equity investments and capital market financing. Whether supporting a start-up, scaling a growing business or advising listed companies, understanding investment structures, valuations and regulatory frameworks has become a critical business capability.

This programme equips participants with practical knowledge of private equity, venture capital, IPOs and capital market financing through real-world case studies, industry insights and expert faculty from IIM Bangalore, enabling them to make informed financing and investment decisions.

Pedagogy

The programme follows an application-oriented learning approach that combines conceptual understanding with practical business insights. Participants will learn through:

• Faculty-led lectures
• Interactive discussions
• Real-world case studies
• Role-plays and simulations
• Round-table discussions
• Industry examples and practical applications