This course provides a modern and insightful exploration of private equity through expert discussions and real-world industry perspectives. It focuses on how private equity is evolving, especially in areas such as fund selection, risk assessment, performance measurement, and access to private markets.

The course begins by examining how investors evaluate private equity funds and whether advanced methods, including data-driven or “robotic” approaches, can improve fund selection. It then explores key industry topics such as NAV management, secondaries, and fee alignment, which are critical for understanding fund performance and investor returns.

A major focus is placed on the difference between risk and volatility, explaining why traditional financial models often misinterpret private market behavior. Learners also gain insights into large institutional investment engines and how major firms structure and manage private equity portfolios.

In addition, the course introduces new trends in the industry, including index investing in private markets, which aims to provide broader and more passive exposure to private equity assets.

By the end of the course, learners will understand how private equity is changing, how modern investors approach risk and performance, and how in