WalkSelf · Trading, Investing & Money

Private Equity, VC & Hedge Funds

Understand the structure and strategies of alternative investments in private markets. Covers venture capital, private equity buyouts, and various hedge fund strategies.

8 subcategories · 488 courses total

Fund Structuring & Management

Understand the legal and operational framework of alternative investment funds. Learn about GP/LP structures, fee arrangements, fundraising, and investor relations.

292 courses

Investment Due Diligence

Develop a systematic approach to conducting due diligence for private investments. Learn to assess financial, commercial, legal, and operational risks before committing capital.

82 courses

Venture Capital Fundamentals

Learn the core principles of venture capital, from sourcing and evaluating startups to deal structuring and portfolio management. Understand the lifecycle of a VC investment.

57 courses

Hedge Fund Strategies

Survey the diverse strategies employed by hedge funds, including long/short equity, global macro, event-driven, and quantitative approaches. Learn about risk management in hedge funds.

21 courses

Private Equity Buyouts

Explore the world of private equity, focusing on buyout strategies and how PE firms create value in portfolio companies. Understand the process from acquisition to exit.

16 courses

LBO Modeling

Master the technical skills to build a detailed Leveraged Buyout (LBO) model from scratch. Learn to analyze deal structures, financing, and returns for private equity transactions.

11 courses

Growth Equity

Explore the investment space between venture capital and buyouts. Learn how growth equity firms provide capital to established, high-growth companies for expansion or scaling.

5 courses

Term Sheets & Cap Tables

Dive deep into the legal and financial mechanics of venture deals. Learn to negotiate term sheets, understand valuation, and manage capitalization tables for startups.

4 courses