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Concepts, Case-studies and Career-paths in the Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry

Private equity and venture capital are key drivers of economic growth, innovation and value creation in modern economies. This course offers a comprehensive and practice-oriented introduction to the PE/VC industry – from investment logic and valuation to real-life deals and career opportunities. Delivered in collaboration with EstVCA and industry practitioners, the course provides first-hand insights into how investment decisions are made and how capital is used to build high-growth businesses.

Practical info

Time

Mar 4, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026

Capacity

3 ECTS (48 academic hours, of which 16 in classroom, 32 individual work, and 0 practical work)

Prerequisites

Higher secondary education degree or an equivalent qualification;
Sufficient proficiency in English (B2)
For non-Estonian residents: EU citizenship or a valid temporary residence permit that allows study in Estonia.

Study Level

Current course belongs to Bachelor's study level

Language

The lectures and study materials are in English.

Method

In class - Students meet with the instructor in class at regularly scheduled times.

Price

€490

Location

EBS University, A.Lauteri 3, Tallinn

The key value of this course lies in its strong practical orientation and direct access to the private equity and venture capital field.

Participants go beyond theory by working with real-world case studies, gaining insights into both investor and entrepreneur perspectives, and applying professional tools for valuation, risk management and value creation. The course provides a solid foundation for engaging with PE/VC investors or pursuing a career within the private equity and venture capital ecosystem, while linking financial decision-making with sustainability and long-term economic development.

Who is Concepts, Case-studies and Career-paths in the Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry intended for?

This course is designed for students and professionals who want to understand how the private equity and venture capital field operates and how it supports company growth and economic development. It is particularly suitable for those involved or interested in investment, entrepreneurship, financial analysis and who seek to make more informed decisions about capital raising or explore career opportunities within the PE/VC ecosystem.

Topics Covered

Guest lecturers

The lecturers are experienced fund managers and experts in the field, including: Kristjan Kalda (BaltCap), Heidi Kakko (UniTartu Ventures), Hendrik Reimand (2C Ventures), Indrek Kaldoja (eAgronom) Mihkel Kolk (Deca Legal), Allar Karu (PwC), Maarja Pärs (Livonia Partners), Linda-Riin Võeras ( Karma Ventures)

Certificate

Participants who complete the course will receive a continuing education certificate with ECTS credits.

Course structure

The course will take place on period March until April on Wednesday evening. There are no recordings.

Register for the course

Concepts, Case-studies and Career-paths in the Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry starts at Mar 4, 2026

Course details

Leading lecturer

Aet Toots

Head of International Business Administration BA programme

Aet Toots obtained an MBA degree majoring in accounting and finance at EBS in 2003. The courses taught include Understanding Financial Statements, Accounting for Managerial Decision, Financial Reporting, and Financial Communication. She has gained international experience by teaching at Aix-Marseille University in France, EBS Helsinki in Finland and Oxford Brookes University in the UK. She has been involved in academic programme development and has held a middle-level managerial position as the Head of the Language Centre at EBS.

Professional publications: Estonian Scientific Information System