CFA Society Germany, in collaboration with Steve Balaban and Mink Learning, hosted a 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp in Munich, Germany, on February 26th and 27th, 2026. The event brought together finance professionals from across Germany for two days of interactive learning, collaborative discussions, and practical private equity case studies.
Throughout the bootcamp, participants:
1. Explored private equity fund structures, direct investing, and co-investment strategies through real-world examples.
2. Analyzed due diligence and deal structuring using practical investment scenarios.
3. Discussed current trends shaping the European private equity market through interactive case studies.
Professionals traveled from cities across Germany to join the program in Munich, including several family offices, highlighting Mink Learning’s growing community of private equity professionals across the region. Following the second day of the bootcamp, participants gathered for dinner at a local beer hall, joined by past bootcamp alumni for an evening of conversation and networking.