NVP Academy Kalender

Essentials+ Tech Day

‘Learn how to evaluate technology like an investor, not an engineer.’

About this training

Software and AI are reshaping the investment landscape. The question is: do you know what to look for?

NVP Academy, together with EY, introduces the Essentials+ AI Tech Day: a practical one-day Training that builds on the NVP Essentials courses and explores software, SaaS and AI from an investor's perspective.

Designed specifically for venture capital and private equity professionals, this hands-on training helps you better assess technology-driven businesses and make more informed investment decisions. Through practical frameworks, real-life investment cases and interactive discussions, you'll discover how technology impacts risk, value creation and scalability throughout the investment lifecycle.

Rather than diving into technology for technology's sake, this training focuses on one question: how can you use these insights in your very next deal?

Learn directly from EY technology specialists with real investment cases, all in one interactive day.

Why attend? 

After this training, you will be able to: 

• Better understand and challenge technical due diligence findings.
• Recognize how technology, SaaS and AI can create (or destroy) investment value.
• Make more informed investment decisions throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Apply practical frameworks and tools during sourcing, screening, due diligence and portfolio management.
• Translate technical concepts into investment logic and strategic decision-making.

Expect an interactive day with practical tools, real-world examples and concrete takeaways that you can apply immediately.

For whom? 

This training is designed for professionals working in VC and PE, including:

• Investment Managers, analysts and associates.
• Investment professionals involved in sourcing, due diligence or portfolio management.
• Professionals at all experience levels are welcome.
• NVP members looking to strengthen their understanding of technology in investing.
• No technical background is required. It is helpful to have some basic knowledge of AI tools such as Claude, Chat GPT.
• Please note: This training is exclusively available to NVP members (not associated members).

Throughout the day, both venture capital and private equity perspectives are explored. You'll translate technology topics into practical investment decisions — from product-market fit and growth to operational value creation, scalability and risk management.

Content

During this interactive Tech Day, topics include: 

• Software Essentials: what every investor should know
• How to assess software companies during due diligence
• SaaS business models, metrics and value drivers
• AI: separating hype from real investment value
• Technology architecture, technical debt and scalability
• AI's impact on due diligence, software development and valuation
• Practical frameworks, checklists and AI tools you can use immediately

The training combines expert sessions with case-based learning, breakout discussions and practical insights from experienced investors.

Please find a program of the day here.

Speakers 

The training is delivered by experienced EY technology experts and investment professionals. 

• Erik Oltmans
• Ikrame Zirar

In addition, NVP members and investors  will share practical experiences and participate in discussions, bringing real-life investment cases directly into the classroom.

This course will initially be provided in English to cater for our industry professionals in international firms.