Finance is the fuel for growth in the world of business. Adequate and appropriate funding is critical to business success. At the heart of all funding is valuation. A deep understanding of the opportunities and options for funding, the venture capital process, the concept and process of valuation and the art of structuring deals is invaluable to every business, manager and entrepreneur.

ICMIS conducted an international Executive Management Programs – “Valuing & Financing Firms & Projects” between 25th & 28th September, 2006. Billed as the definitive seminar on growth and venture capital financing, the seminar was conducted by the leading global expert on the subject, Dr. Benoit Leleux, Stephan Schmidheiny Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance.

The seminar, through a combination of presentations and case studies provided the 18 participants with a comprehensive overview of growth financing and valuation issues for entrepreneurial situations, including startups, fast growing firms and buyouts, as well as the latest concepts such as contingent valuation.