
Unlock Industry Insights in Private Equity & Venture Capital
In collaboration with the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), this Private Equity & Venture Capital programme features the most experienced professionals and academics.


Private Equity & Venture Capital Certified Masterclass
The Private Equity and Venture Capital Training Program by PEVCA Malta invites both members and non-members to enhance their understanding of the industry. The program covers investment strategies, operational frameworks and the role of private equity in economic growth, with a focus on ESG factors. It aims to promote innovation and sustainability in Malta's economy. This program combines academic rigor with practical, real-world application through case-based learning.
This training is sponsored by the following organizations:


35 SEATS
30 seats have so far already been reserved. Only 5 places are currently available (members are allocated a maximum of 5 seats each).
FEE
Members 750€
Non-Members 1600€
Fee includes breakfast, coffee breaks, snacks, and lunch.
All materials will be provided to those who attended the sessions.
CPE Hours TBD.
Learning outcome
1
Private Equity & Venture Capital
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Private Equity as an Asset Class in the Current Financial Landscape
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Value Creation in Private Equity
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Investor Targeting
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Fund Structure and Terms
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Steps to successful fundraising
2
Fund and Performance Analysis
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Fund Selection and Performance Measurement
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Valuations and Structuring of Transactions from Venture to Growth to Buyouts
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Sourcing & Screening
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Portfolio Management
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Value Creation
3
Deal Assessment
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Deal Screening and Strategic Due Diligence
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Harvesting Investments and Realizing Returns
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Negotiation Simulation
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Exit Overview
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Real practical cases
Training Team

Gavin Ryan
Course Director
Consultant at World Bank
& Private Equity expert
Gavin Ryan has twenty years’ experience as a private equity fund manager. Mr Ryan managed a $30m Advent International Affiliate Fund, a $200m Fund part of Soros Fund Management and a €2.5bn Green Energy Asset Manager. Before he was in investment banking with HSBC and Nomura. Gavin Ryan is Principal at Wider Europe Capital Management Ltd, specializing in private equity advisory, training, and governance, with nearly 20 years of experience. Gavin has an Engineering Degree from Cambridge and an MBA from McGill.

Albert Alsina
Board Member at PEVCA
& Founder of Mediterrania
Capital Partners
Albert Alsina has over 30 years of international experience in general management roles across various countries, including the USA, UK, and Brazil. He founded Mediterrania Capital Partners in 2013, and serves as Chairman of their Investment Committees. Mr Alsina is an Associate Professor at EADA Business School in Barcelona and is on the Board of AVCA and Anne Fundació. He holds multiple degrees, including an AMP from Harvard, and has authored the book "Value Creation in Private Equity."

Herald Bonnici
Secretary General at PEVCA
Herald Bonnici is an expert in financial engineering and sustainability, with significant experience in both public and private sectors. He has served as CEO of Malta Investments Government and Director General at the Ministry for Finance, focusing on financial policy and management. He also played a key role in the setting up of a network of sovereign wealth funds in Europe, Middle East and North Africa and was appointed as the first COO. Currently, he sits on the board of a number of companies and launched the Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Malta in 2024. Additionally, he is responsible for operations at a pan-European real estate development group. He holds an MBA from The University of Warwick and a first degree in education.
More experts to be confirmed
