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Master private markets in three high-impact programs on real estate, private debt and infrastructure with Prof. Cyril Demaria and leading sector specialists.  In spring 2026, Amsterdam Institute of Finance launches the Investing in Private Markets Series: three executive programs that help investors, asset allocators and senior finance professionals master private real estate, private debt and…

From energy transition to digital infrastructure: how private infrastructure is reshaping risk, valuation and opportunity for institutional investors. Infrastructure is evolving faster than ever. The boundaries between traditional and new infrastructure assets are being redrawn by the energy transition, digital connectivity and shifting regulation. What once looked like a relatively stable, contract-driven asset class now…

How shifting market dynamics, valuation challenges and global divergence are redefining private real estate investing. With structural shifts, valuation gaps, and global divergence reshaping property markets, international real estate expert Zoltan Szelyes urges institutional investors to strengthen their understanding of private real estate. Now more than ever. Long valued by institutional investors for its diversification,…

How private credit is evolving from niche to core asset class, and why the next phase will reward specialization, discipline, and genuine value creation. Private debt has moved from the margins to the mainstream. Over the past decade, the asset class has grown into a central pillar of institutional portfolios, offering yield, diversification, and downside…

How private real estate, private debt and infrastructure are reshaping institutional investing, and why mastering their mechanics is now essential. Real estate, debt, and infrastructure demand sharper valuation skills, deeper due diligence, and new thinking. “You must take off your listed-market clothes to put on your private-market ones.” As global markets evolve and interest rates…

How do economic trends impact the venture capital sector? Why is a strong governance framework essential for startups and investors? And what are the common pitfalls in negotiating deal term sheets? In this interview, Daan Wilms van Kersbergen, VC Investor at The Yield Lab Europe’s Dutch office, shares his insights on the art of successful…

Professor Cyril Demaria, an experienced investor, shares invaluable lessons from his multi-decade career through his program on Entrepreneurial Finance: Venture Capital Financing. A view from the classroom: On the road from a good idea to a thriving business, capital from external investors is essential. But as an investor, how do you know exactly what a…

A seat on the board, strong conditions in the shareholders’ agreement, or preferred shares: venture investors have many ways to protect their interests, says Prof. Cyril Demaria. He has been an investor as well as a scholar for over two decades and teaches the program Entrepreneurial Finance: Venture Capital Financing at the Amsterdam Institute of…

View from the classroom: discover the inner workings of Private Equity with private markets expert Professor Cyril Demaria. Working in Private Equity demands a diverse skill set from finance professionals. There are just so many things to keep track of: not only do they need to manage regular business operations, but also navigate tax planning,…