The BVCA's flagship Foundation course has been instrumental in developing successful junior private equity professionals in wider teams for over 30 years.
Delegates will learn the fundamentals of private equity, covering the lifecycle of a deal, including investment returns and exits. The course utilises real-life case studies and will develop their ability to make more informed investments and manage a portfolio. The course also provides a great opportunity to network and build lasting relationships with peers.
Key topics include
- Due diligence
- Deal structuring and investment returns
- Transaction structuring (early stage, growth capital, MBOs)
- Managing the portfolio
- Management assessment
- Exits and more
Format
In-person residential course in Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Course Director
Jon Andrew
Jon works alongside investment teams to support operational value creation within investee companies. He shares best practice across the portfolio supporting management teams as they develop growth strategies and helps them monitor performance.
After gaining a degree in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry at Durham University, Jon qualified as a chartered accountant with PwC and held roles within the Training, Transaction Services and Consulting teams. During this time, Jon designed and rolled out PwC’s inaugural Due Diligence Training Programme across Europe in 1997.
In 2005, Jon joined LDC to focus on performance improvement in its portfolio companies. Over his 15-year private equity career Jon has gained significant experience in a wide range of value creating activities and has particular expertise in driving change through complex integrations, IT implementation programmes, as well as 100-day planning initiatives.
Jon was born in Middlesbrough and because he believes the team chooses you, is a long-suffering Boro fan. He is also an ardent Yorkshire Cricket Club follower and enjoys running and tennis. When not trying to keep in shape, Jon likes to spend time with his three daughters.
