Certificate in Private Equity & Venture Capital

Accelerated Certificate in Private Equity & Venture Capital

Offered by ISBF Institute
Website: https://Isbfinstitute.com
Duration: 4 Weeks | 2 Days/Week | 3 Hours/Session | Total: 24 Instructional Hours
Delivery: Online (Zoom) or In-Person at Select Partner Sites
Languages Available: English, French, Spanish, and others upon request
Instructor: Coach Greb – Private Equity Executive, Founder of InvestAfric Venture Capital
Program Tuition: $699 (with payment plans and group pricing available)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Accelerated Certificate in Private Equity & Venture Capital is a 4-week executive-style intensive designed to equip aspiring fund managers, angel investors, investment analysts, and entrepreneurial financiers with the foundational knowledge and practical tools to launch or scale a private equity or venture capital firm.

This hands-on course combines financial modeling, fund structuring, due diligence, deal-making, leadership development, and startup ecosystem navigation. It concludes with a complete Business-in-a-Box capstone project that gives each participant a turnkey launch system—including branding, legal setup, marketing, and investor communication frameworks.

With real-world case studies, pitch simulation, and access to proprietary templates, this program accelerates the journey from vision to investment firm.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Participants will benefit from:

• Comprehensive insight into fund creation and portfolio building

• Tools to identify, evaluate, and close investment deals

• Capstone project resulting in a real business structure, not just theory

• Real templates for LP presentations, capital calls, term sheets, and valuation models

• Personalized coaching and mentorship with industry experts

• A strong foundation in ethics, stewardship, and visionary leadership

• Recognition by ISBF and access to an elite alumni investor network

Whether your goal is early-stage investing, buyouts, startup funding, or impact capital, this course will give you the roadmap to start strong and stay compliant.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for:

• Entrepreneurs seeking to establish a private equity or venture capital firm

• Finance professionals transitioning to investment management

• Diaspora and international investors building cross-border investment platforms

• Fundraising leaders in social enterprises, NGOs, and corporate impact

• Professionals interested in building generational wealth through equity

Prior finance experience is helpful but not mandatory.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completing this program, participants will:

• Legally establish a private equity or venture capital firm

• Understand fund structures, stages of capital, and investor relations

• Evaluate startups and companies using valuation models and due diligence checklists

• Prepare essential fund documentation (pitch deck, PPM, term sheets)

• Build a brand, website, and operational system for deal tracking and investor communication

• Finalize and present a full Private Equity Business-in-a-Box

Graduates will be ready to attract capital, make investments, and manage portfolios with integrity and insight.

PREREQUISITES

This course has no formal academic requirements. However, participants should:

• Be interested in building or expanding an investment company

• Have basic comfort with numbers and business models

• Be willing to engage in assignments, team workshopping, and presentations

• Have access to a laptop and Zoom

PARTICIPANT GUIDE & RESOURCES

All participants will receive:

• Investment Firm Launch Workbook

• Business Formation & Legal Templates

• Fund Structuring Guide and Term Sheet Templates

• Financial Modeling Spreadsheet

• LP Presentation Pitch Deck Templates

• CRM System Recommendations

• Branding Kit: Logo, Messaging, Social Media Guide

• Certificate of Completion

Resources are designed to fast-track implementation in both U.S. and international contexts.

TUITION & REGISTRATION

Program Tuition: $699
Includes 24 hours of training, all tools and templates, and capstone presentation review.
Register Now: https://Isbfinstitute.com
Contact: info@finanpower.com | +1 (678) 921-2121

Installment plans and group discounts available.

FOLLOW-UP SOLUTION: BUSINESS-IN-A-BOX CAPSTONE

In Week 4, participants finalize and present their complete Private Equity or VC Firm Business-in-a-Box, including:

• Legal registration and documentation

• Investment thesis and target sectors

• Firm branding and digital footprint

• CRM and deal flow tracking system

• Investor relations strategy and communications plan

• LP pitch materials and fund projections

• Due diligence and valuation framework

• Standard operating procedures and compliance system

This capstone is peer-reviewed and mentor-guided for feedback, refinement, and launch readiness.

4-WEEK MODULE SCHEDULE

Each week consists of two sessions (Day 1 and Day 2).

WEEK 1: Vision, Mindset & Firm Formation

• Day 1: Leadership, Stewardship, and the Calling to Capital

• Day 2: Naming, Structuring, and Legally Forming Your Investment Firm (LLC, GP/LP, etc.)

WEEK 2: Fund Models, Capital Strategy & Deal Sourcing

• Day 1: Private Equity vs. Venture Capital – Fund Types, Stages, and Capital Stack

• Day 2: Sourcing Opportunities – Startups, SMEs, Buyouts, and Cross-Border Investing

WEEK 3: Evaluation, Due Diligence & Investor Relations

• Day 1: Startup Valuation, Due Diligence Checklists, and Investment Memos

• Day 2: Building a Pitch Deck for LPs, Crafting an Investment Thesis, and Fundraising Tools

WEEK 4: Branding, Operations & Capstone Pitch

• Day 1: Branding Your Firm – Website, Social Media, CRM, Communications

• Day 2: Presenting Your Business-in-a-Box – Capstone Review & Certificate Ceremony

CERTIFICATION & NEXT STEPS

Participants receive the ISBF Certificate in Private Equity & Venture Capital, recognized by international business communities and partnering institutions.

Alumni gain access to:

• Private capital accelerator programs

• Strategic partner opportunities and co-investment circles

• ISBF Investment Club and deal review sessions

• Ongoing mentorship and quarterly roundtables