Certification Course in Category I AIFs and Category II AIFs

Course Overview

The importance of Alternative Investments has grown rapidly in India in the last five years. With the growth in AUM of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), the demand for qualified professionals and fund managers has also increased correspondingly. The program focuses on Private Equity markets, legal fund structures, forms of private capital and its growth in the domestic as well as international markets. Participants can compare the growth of PE and VC Investments in India, with leading global markets, to understand the hindrances and opportunities for Indian funds. The program will also provide hands-on knowledge on the accounting processes, due diligence, valuation and performance attribution methods for these funds and their applicable regulations in India. Participants will be able to grasp the developments in the Start-up Ecosystem, Start-up India initiatives, tax benefits and growth of India as a Start-up Hub.

Curriculum

• Introduction to Private Equity and Venture Capital
• Private Equity Fund Structure and Fee Structure
• Regulatory Landscape in India for Category I AIFs and Category II AIFs
• Term Sheet Negotiations and Due Diligence
• Other Equity Forms of Private Capital
• Valuation and Performance Attribution - Private Equity and Venture Capital
• Accounting, Taxation and Fund Documentation
• Manager Selection and Due Diligence
• Start-up India and Growth of Private Equity in India