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Provides a complete overview of the private capital markets industry in emerging and developing economies. Analyzes the rationale, strategy, and implementation of private investing, including private equity, venture capital, and impact investing. Examines the private capital fund structure, and the interests of fund investors (LPs) and fund managers (GPs) that drive investment decisions. Through case studies, explores challenges and opportunities for fund managers investing in emerging Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Provides students with basic valuation techniques for private investments. Participants will emerge with the insight and knowledge to pursue a career in the development finance industry or in a career that is influenced or impacted by the industry. Prerequisite: Corporate Finance or the equivalent with permission from the Professor. Taught by Sarah Alexander