Inside Private Capital

Inside Private Capital is GPCA and LAVCA’s collaborative online Executive Education series, which features practitioner-led trainings for private capital investors in Asia, Latin America, Africa, CEE and the Middle East.

Programs leverage an unparalleled network of carefully vetted senior industry professionals and seasoned deal makers. Practitioner faculty combine a first-hand understanding of local contexts across regions with up-to-the-minute knowledge of global standards.

Each training features original, case-driven content in a live, virtual format that maximizes peer-to-peer learning and interaction with practitioner faculty.

Our Partnership

The Inside Private Capital series is sponsored by DEG and FMO in partnership with GPCA and LAVCA​. Read more about the partnership.

Assessing and Reporting on Climate Risks

18 January 2024

Evolving LP expectations and industry standards highlight the vast array of physical and transitional climate risks inherent in investing in today’s global markets. This fund manager training presented models for assessing climate risks in portfolios and included practical first-hand insights from GPs at the company level.

What Does it Take to Raise and Execute on an Impact Fund Today?

21 November 2023

In this training, practitioners shared on-the-ground insights on the current expectations and interest in impact investment, both among LPs and within the ecosystem as a whole. Leading GPs discussed the challenges and opportunities inherent in raising a dedicated impact fund and what approaches and resources are required to succeed in this space.

The Climate Crisis: What GPs Need to Know and Do About Physical and Transition Risks and New Areas for Investment

2 November 2023

The training featured key industry players sharing industry standards on how to conduct due diligence, manage, measure and report on climate outcomes are evolving, and how LP expectations vary greatly.

Increasing Participation of Women in Private Capital

27 June 2023

This training featured key industry players who are laying the groundwork for organizational change in their firms by providing practical systems, processes and recommendations about how to attract more women and support their career progression.

Understanding the Private Credit Continuum: A Playbook for PE Investors

9 March 2023

In this training, practitioner faculty explored Private Credit’s instruments, their benefits and risks and how Private Capital managers can incorporate them into their programs can be a challenge.

ESG in Venture and Tech Investing

24 January 2023

In this training, practitioner faculty addressed how to tackle ESG when investing in technology, especially in early-stage companies.

Negotiating with Co-Investors

27 October 2022

This training highlighted the context for co-investment opportunities, and how to effectively close deals with LP partners. Practitioners include GPs leading co-investments, LPs who are engaging in the process, and funds of funds who will speak to their experience in negotiating and closing deals and discuss potential pitfalls.

Alternative Fund Structures: From Conception to Execution

September 2022

In this training, practitioner faculty addressed how to design and implement alternative fund structures such as continuation and evergreen funds.

Implementing Effective ESG Practices

February 2022

Session 1: Consolidating and Communicating ESG Information

​​Session 2: Designing and Resourcing an Effective ESG Reporting Structure 

Increasing Participation of Women in Private Capital in Latin America

October 2021

​Session 1: First-Hand Insights from Industry Veterans

​Session 2: Leadership’s Role in Attracting and Retaining Female Talent

​Session 3: Overcoming Unconscious Bias at the Organizational Level

Cultivating LP Relationships in the Pandemic Era

July 2021

Session 1: Adapting LP Relationship Building to 2021 Realities

​​Session 2: Navigating Due Diligence in the Current Environment

Meeting LP Expectations on ESG

April 2021

​Session 1: Fund Reporting: Fulfilling DFI and Commercial LP Requirements

Session 2: Practical Lessons for Implementing ESG in Companies and Projects