
Overview of Investment Funds in Africa and Other Emerging Markets
In this module, we will focus on the growth path of a typical privately-owned company and describe the different sources of funding a company might acquire as it grows and prospers. The benefits of private capital funds and other types of funds are also covered. Emerging markets is defined and the latest trends in private equity in Africa and other emerging markets are explored by visualising the latest data.

The Impact of Private Capital on Economic Development and SDGs

Business Model of Private Capital Funds

Private Capital Funds Structures

Components of Successful Funds

Fund Manager Compensation: Alignment and Incentives

Due Diligence of Funds

Operational Due Diligence

Fund Governance

Asset Allocation (Investors Perspective)

Human Capital Development: Team Dynamics
When investing in companies, we need to first invest in human capital. In other words, we need to invest in the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual and a team. This course explores how to navigate this and assure you have invested well in your team. Guided by your facilitator, Hany Assaad, you will gain both practical and theoretical insights into all areas of human capital development including fund management, fund management teams, being a value manager, and being a risk manager.

Fund Manager and Team Selection

Sourcing and Investment Process

Structuring Private Capital Transactions

Due Diligence of Companies

Value Creation and Portfolio Company Exits

Environmental and Social Management and Sustainability

Valuations

Portfolio Monitoring and Reporting
