Aerospace Investment Funds Course
Online course of 300 hours in aerospace investment funds, structured in 6 modules covering the aerospace investment ecosystem, fund structure and regulation, deal origination and due diligence, valuation of aerospace companies, and portfolio management and exits, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the aerospace investment ecosystem and its players.
Understand the legal and regulatory structure of investment funds.
Carry out technology, commercial and regulatory due diligence.
Value aerospace companies using methods suited to their maturity.
Manage a portfolio of investee companies and their value creation.
Plan exit strategies and measure returns.
Design the thesis and structure of a thematic fund.
Who it's for
- Venture capital analysts focusing on aerospace.
- Investment fund managers.
- Private equity associates.
- Corporate venture analysts.
- Technical due diligence consultants.
- Investor relations managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into venture capital.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2011/61/EU AIFMD (alternative investment fund managers)
- Regulation (EU) 345/2013 EuVECA (European venture capital funds)
- Law 22/2014 on venture capital entities (Spanish private equity and venture capital law)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 SFDR (sustainability-related disclosures)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/452 on foreign investment screening (screening of foreign direct investment)
- International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines (IPEV fair value guidelines)
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (EU taxonomy for sustainable investment)
- European Commission TRL scale (technology readiness levels)
- PitchBook
- Crunchbase
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Microsoft Excel
- Carta
6 modules
1.1Map of aerospace and defence investment1.2Segments: aviation, space and drones1.3Sector cycles and macroeconomic factors1.4Venture capital in NewSpace1.5Private equity in aeronautical suppliers1.6Listed funds and thematic ETFs1.7Strategic investors and corporate venture1.8Public funds: EIC Fund and CDTI1.9Trends in exits and mergers1.10Case study: evolution of NewSpace investment
2.1Venture capital funds and their vehicles2.2Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive2.3EuVECA Regulation2.4Law 22/2014 on venture capital entities2.5Management fees and carried interest2.6Fund life cycle and commitments2.7Relations with limited partners2.8Reporting under IPEV guidelines2.9SFDR disclosure regulation2.10Workshop: term sheet for a thematic fund
3.1Aerospace investment thesis3.2Sources of deal flow3.3Technology due diligence: TRL levels3.4Commercial and market due diligence3.5Regulatory and export due diligence3.6Intellectual property review3.7Management team and governance3.8Foreign investment screening3.9Red flags in NewSpace3.10Practical exercise: due diligence report
4.1Discounted cash flow valuation4.2Multiples of listed comparables4.3The venture capital method4.4Valuation by technology milestones4.5Real options in development4.6Backlog and revenue visibility4.7Adjustments for regulatory risk4.8Valuation of satellite constellations4.9IPEV valuation guidelines4.10Case study: valuation of a drone manufacturer
5.1Portfolio construction and diversification5.2Monitoring of portfolio companies5.3Value creation and buy-and-build5.4Boards of directors and rights5.5TVPI, DPI and IRR metrics5.6Exits: trade sale, IPO and secondaries5.7Sector mergers and acquisitions5.8ESG risks and defence exclusions5.9Investor reports5.10Workshop: return analysis of a portfolio
6.1Definition of the investment thesis6.2Legal structure of the vehicle6.3Fundraising strategy6.4Deal pipeline6.5Due diligence of a transaction6.6Valuation and investment structure6.7Value creation plan6.8Exit strategy6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is PitchBook, Crunchbase, Bloomberg Terminal, Microsoft Excel and Carta, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures: due diligence of a launcher startup, valuation of an aeronautical supplier in private equity and design of the thesis for a NewSpace fund. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Standards covered: Directive 2011/61/EU AIFMD, Regulation (EU) 345/2013 EuVECA, Law 22/2014 on venture capital entities, Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 SFDR, Regulation (EU) 2019/452 on foreign investment screening, International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines, Regulation (EU) 2020/852, European Commission TRL scale.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with PitchBook, Crunchbase, Bloomberg Terminal, Microsoft Excel and Carta, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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