Venture Capital & Private Equity (VCPE) Programme
Command the VCPE Landscape with Strategic Foresight
- Eligible for IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni status
- Hands-on valuation, deal structuring & analysis
- Learn with IIM Lucknow, #5 in India (NIRF Management 2025)
- Live online learning with in-person faculty sessions
Unlock Your Potential - Enrolment Benefit of INR 20,000
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App fee: INR 2,000 + GST
About the IIM Lucknow VCPE Programme
The Venture Capital and Private Equity Programme by IIM Lucknow is designed to help professionals in their journey to acquire the knowledge and practical frameworks needed to navigate the entire investment lifecycle – from market analysis and deal sourcing to valuation, portfolio management, and exit planning.
Designed for India’s rapidly expanding investment ecosystem, the programme blends academic rigour with real-world relevance, combining theory with the practical mechanics of venture capital and private equity. Participants gain exposure to early-stage investing, buyouts, growth capital, and impact-driven funds, supported by insights into India’s regulatory and financial landscape.
You will gain hands-on experience through live-online faculty sessions, valuation modelling, case discussions on early-stage and buyout investments, workshops on structuring and negotiation, and a team-based capstone project. By the end of the programme, you will gain a structured understanding of how to evaluate, structure, and manage investments across high-growth and established businesses, while developing a nuanced appreciation of India’s venture capital and private equity landscape.
USD 85 Bn
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USD 232 Bn
Programme Highlights
Faculty-led live online learning
120+ hours of live online and in-person learning with faculty and industry experts
Hands-on VC & PE curriculum
Rigorous 10-module curriculum covering the VCPE lifecycle—from deal sourcing to exits
3-day campus immersion at IIM Lucknow
In-person learning focused on leadership, strategic decision-making, and peer networking
Applied VCPE workshops
Practical workshops on valuation, deal structuring, fundraising, and investment analysis
Cutting-edge VCPE perspectives
Advanced modules on AI in VCPE, modern deal sourcing, and evolving valuation metrics
Faculty-guided capstone project
Simulated VC/PE fund management capstone for real-world application
Certificate from IIM Lucknow
Earn a recognised certificate from IIM Lucknow (#5 B-school in India, NIRF 2025)
Executive Education Alumni status
Access IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni privileges and a lifelong professional network
Who Can Benefit from the IIM Lucknow VCPE Programme
This programme is built for professionals ready to lead VCPE activity end-to-end.
Investment Professionals: Bankers, VCPE associates, M&A and risk advisors seeking deal mastery.
Startup Leaders & Angel Investors: Founders and investors sharpening investment judgement and operational oversight.
Corporate Strategists: Corporate and business development leaders who want to strengthen financial modelling and negotiation skills.
Finance Specialists: CAs and finance pros transitioning into funds or fund-facing roles.
Domain Experts & Entrepreneurs: Tech specialists, consultants and advisors aiming to back or run portfolio businesses
Eligibility:
Any Graduate (10+2+3)/Diploma holder (10+2+3)/Postgraduate with a minimum of 2 years of work experience as on 31 March, 2026
Candidate should have a minimum of 50% marks in Graduation/Diploma/Postgraduate
Candidate should be currently working at the time of filling up the application form
Immersive, Creative Pedagogy
From practical learning to real-world impact to campus experiences, the pedagogy is structured to encourage a rich, diverse experience that sharpens competence and elevates confidence.
#1: Hands-on workshops and learning activities: Learn by doing
In a series of immersive workshop sessions and learning activities, participants appreciate critical aspects of VCPE:
Financial modeling for early-stage ventures
Valuation approaches for established firms
Negotiation fundamentals through case discussions
Post-investment scenario analysis
Venture fundraising simulations
AI and emerging-tech investment opportunities
Capitalisation table analysis
Deal sourcing and due-diligence review
#2: Guided capstone project: Achieve real-time impact
Participants will work in teams to manage a simulated fund, applying their learnings across the entire investment lifecycle:
Identify high-potential sectors/ themes
Evaluating companies and analysing financials
Building a diversified rational portfolio
Measure and optimise returns, and plan exits
Collaborate to mirror real-world fund management
#3: Campus immersion: Collaborate on ground
A 3-day campus immersion designed to provide a practical and interactive learning experience that strengthens soft skills, leadership, and collaboration.
Engages participants in simulated games and team-based activities.
Builds soft skills, leadership acumen, and collaborative capabilities.
Provides a platform for participants to present their Capstone project outcomes.
Facilitates peer learning and meaningful networking opportunities.
Enables application of VCPE concepts in a dynamic, real-world setting.
Note: The mentioned workshop list is indicative. It can change as per faculty discretion.
IIM Lucknow Venture Capital and Private Equity Programme Modules
Led by IIM Lucknow faculty, expect a blend of practical modules and workshops.
Programme Directors
This programme is led by distinguished IIM Lucknow faculty with deep industry experience, research excellence, and real-world investment expertise.
Associate Professor, Finance and Accounting
Dr. Prakash is a B.E in Mechanical Engineering from HBTI, Kanpur, an MBA from Lucknow University, and a PhD from BITS, Pilani. His research interests include performance and r...
Professor, Information Technology and Systems
Dr. Pradeep has taught topics such as Big Data Analytics, Data Warehousing, and Management Information Systems to post graduate management students for 10 years. In the past, ...
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Programme Certificate
Upon successful completion of the programme, with a minimum 75% attendance and satisfactory academic performance, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and will be eligible to receive IIM Lucknow’s Executive Alumni Status (optional).
The cumulative overall percentage of marks should be 50% and above. Those participants who do not meet these criteria will receive a certificate of participation from IIM Lucknow. No certificate shall be awarded if the attendance is less than 40%.
We encourage you to attend all the live sessions and make the best out of these interactive learning experiences.
Note: The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. IIM Lucknow reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.
IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status Benefits
Upon completion of the programme, participants will need to register with a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000 + GST to receive the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status (optional). The benefits include:
Receipt of all IIM Lucknow programme brochures and newsletters along with details of souvenirs available with MDP Office
Lifelong access to a network of distinguished IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni
Access to the IIM Lucknow Campus Library (on-site access)
10% discount in fee for any additional programme (Open programme, Online) at IIM Lucknow (Lucknow and Noida campus)
10% group discount on the fee for reference of participants (minimum group of five)
Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Lucknow.
Pay Later - Finance Options
Programme Fee | Maximum Loan Amount Available | Tenure (months) | EMI |
|---|---|---|---|
INR 3,20,000 + GST | INR 3,58,720 | 48 | INR 10,942 |
Note:
The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.
Other EMI tenures available (Months): 6/12/18/24/30/36/42
The Learning Experience
Join a global community of 300,000+ professionals across 200 countries who have advanced their careers with Emeritus. In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 learners said their expectations were met or exceeded.
From day one, you’ll get access to carefully designed course material, live interactions, and a structured cohort-based journey that keeps you on track. Our approach blends flexibility with accountability—so you don’t just start, you finish strong.
And you’re never on your own. A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to guide you with platform queries, technical support, or any learning-related questions—so you can focus on what really matters: your growth.
A dedicated programme support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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