Summit Day
- Harsh Singhal - Partner, Prosperete Growth Fund
- Cameron Joyce - SVP, Head of Private Equity, Research Insights, Preqin
How are fund managers navigating an environment where money is less easily available? Do fund managers need to adapt their approach as LPs become more cautious and risk averse – and if so, how? A look into the crystal ball: what do the experts predict for the economy in the next year and what does that mean for EM investors and fundraising cycles?
- Babacar Seck - Managing Partner, Askya Investment Partners
- Christian Winkler - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, asc impact
In what ways are local LP players solving local challenges? What are the three factors that are top of mind for emerging markets investors today in order of priority? How are LPs assessing the risk and return potential of investments in emerging markets? Hope on the horizon: success stories – when the leap of faith paid off.
- Rajat Arora - Principal Investment Officer & Head of Asia, WWB Asset Management
- Nicolas Muller - Managing Director, Head of Funds & Co-Investments, Blue Earth Capital
- Ralph Keitel - Chief Investment Officer, SIFEM
- Eric Newman - Treasury Manager, City of Stamford
- Annemarie van Duijn - Head of PE funds & Co-Investments, FMO
What trends and developments are family offices in emerging markets keeping a close eye on? How big is the family office risk appetite this year and beyond? How do strategies, challenges and opportunities compare in different EM regions? What can GPs do to engage with this investor base?
- Laura Merlini - Managing Director, EMEA, CAIA Association
- Agnes Beri-Jousselin - Head of Private Equity & VC, Axian Group
· TAM vs SAM
· Currency and regulatory risk mitigation
· M&A opportunities
- Janade du Plessis - Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures
A story of resilience despite the obstacles. What does it take to raise a first VC fund in emerging markets? What is the playbook to overcoming obstacles? Exploring real examples and tips. Who are the LPs in the ecosystem and how do they change along the journey of a VC transitioning from first-time to emerging? What can be done to make the journey easier? What levers do LPs in the ecosystem need to make more use of? Where to next? What are VCs excited about and need to deliver in this fundraising cycle to ensure success in the next?
- Philip Walker - Senior Advisor, Seedstars
- Kenza Lahlou - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Outlierz Ventures
- Ambar Amleh - Managing Partner, Ibtikar Fund
- Samuel Touboul - Partner, Saviu Ventures
How to know when and where to place your bets as an investor. Catch-22: how can first time funds overcome the track record dilemma? It’s who you know, not what you know – a guide to joining forces, combining strengths and moving forward faster.
- Eddie Thai - General Partner, Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV)
- Maria Ernanny - Head of Capital Formation, Atlantico
- Raiyaan Shingati - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Transition VC
How do DFIs assess and prioritise investment opportunities in different EM regions? Money motivation: is DFI capital truly catalytic today? Natural selection: which types of funds shine the brightest for the DFI? DFI due diligence vs. first time funds – what are the odds?
- Adrian Stanculescu - Partner, Head of Romania, Abris Capital Partners
- Andrés Ackermann - Director, Investment Funds, IDB Invest
- Anne Fossemalle - Director, Equity Funds, EBRD
- Annemarie van Duijn - Head of PE funds & Co-Investments, FMO
This workshop covers an expert, up to date guide on fundraising in tough climates. Biggest lessons learned: what to do, when to do it and what to avoid. How to maintain investment quality with smaller cheques and less bets. Changing the playbook: explaining alternative fund structures and strategies to boost growth, efficiency and returns.
Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
Open to all. Closed to press.
For GP or Service Provider registrations please contact Munazzah Siddique at munazzah.siddique@informa.com
For LPs: to join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
- Alison Klein - Managing Director, Akmazo
- Bernard McGuire - Managing Director & Investment Committee Member, 57 Stars
Dive into real life examples, portfolio management, fundraising techniques and the secrets behind their success.
• What drives each player?
• What differentiates them and what makes them alike in the EM context?
• Can they collaborate effectively?
8 mins presentations each followed by 10 mins Q&A
- Maelis Carraro - Managing Partner, Catalyst Fund
- Serkan S. Kizil - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Taxim Capital & Astra Capital
- Dariusz Pronczuk - Managing Partner, Enterprise Investors
Examining the more complex ethical considerations that arise when balancing financial goals and impact. Why are some funds reluctant to label themselves as impact? Unintended consequences and the role of transparency – are certain funds just chasing where the money is today? Tales of triumph from the fund managers that have done it right. Learning new, tried and tested practical steps to takeaway.
- Felix Hermes - Head of Private Equity & Sustainable Infrastructure, BlueOrchard Finance
- Emre Karabekirogullari - Director of Investments, Sarona Asset Management
- Eva Yazhari - General Partner, Beyond Capital Ventures
- Eva Abel - Partner, Head of Investments, Oryx Impact
Is now the time to exit? What kind of innovative exit strategies and trends are favourable in different EM regions based on differing market conditions? Continuation funds continue: are they always a win-win?
- Agnes Beri-Jousselin - Head of Private Equity & VC, Axian Group
- Ken Osei - Principal Investment Officer, IFC
- Harsh Singhal - Partner, Prosperete Growth Fund
- Gavin Serkin - Founder & Managing Editor, Frontier Media & Intelligence Network
Representatives from each sector will share:
• How their stories first began
• Their vision and their impact through pictures
• One thing they would have done differently along the way
5 mins presentations each followed by 10 mins Q&A
- Prof Syed Hasan Jafar - Associate Dean of School of Business, Director of Finance and Bloomberg lab, Woxsen University
- Natasha Ibori - Co-Founder, Uwana Energy
- Abrar Mir - Managing Partner, Quadria Capital
What are key trends in the current landscape of innovative investment funds across emerging markets? What are concrete examples of emerging market funds with innovative strategies? How can LPs and GPs leverage gender-smart investing strategies to drive business returns and impact?
- Jessica Espinoza - CEO, 2X Global
What innovative financing models and instruments are being utilised to attract private capital for climate investments in emerging markets? In what ways can investments in climate address local, social challenges? Exploring the future of hydrocarbons as a global energy source. How can private capital play a key role in driving decarbonisation efforts within the supply chains of different emerging markets?
- Ruchira Shukla - Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Synapses
- Lars Zimmermann - Vice President, DEG Impact
- Bart Schaap - Managing Partner, Total Impact Capital
- Ellen Cathrine Rasmussen - Executive Vice President, Green Infrastructure and Scalable Enterprises, Norfund
How can investors looking at impact navigate challenges including investment availability, short term hits to returns and keeping up with a fast-paced market? How to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing among private capital investors, policymakers and local communities to accelerate sustainable investment practices in emerging markets. Investors in which sustainable sectors in EM are reaping the highest rewards?
- Petr Vítek - Co-Founder & Partner, Tilia Impact Ventures
- Kadir Gungor - Chairman, Sustainable Impact Capital
What is the impact of sustainability disclosure regulations (such as IFRS, CSRD, SFDR) on ESG reporting? What main questions do investors need to bear in mind to ensure their sustainability reporting addresses the needs of all their stakeholders? What are the main challenges for emerging markets focused businesses?
- Claire Gillig-Brouwer - Manager, Sustainability Standards Integration, FMO
- Ashish Patel - Managing Partner, Credit, Aavishkaar Capital
- Melissa Kang - CEO & Founder, Enyorra Private Equity
Through engaging discussions, activities and real- life examples, this workshop will delve into the importance of embracing diverse perspectives in an industry that often creates divides. What small yet powerful steps can you take to create more comfort zones and an inclusive culture within your own business? Diving into interesting themes, unconventional talent management, finding the right partners and overcoming hurdles specific to different emerging markets. Create a stronger community within your circle.
Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
Open to all.
Closed to Press.
For GP or Service Provider registrations please contact Munazzah Siddique at munazzah.siddique@informa.com
For LPs: to join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
- Melissa Kang - CEO & Founder, Enyorra Private Equity
- Jessica Espinoza - CEO, 2X Global
- Gavin Serkin - Founder & Managing Editor, Frontier Media & Intelligence Network
- Gavin Serkin - Founder & Managing Editor, Frontier Media & Intelligence Network
How can VCs differentiate their sourcing strategy in emerging markets? Is the current market being driven by FOMO? Off the beaten track: in what ways are funds building a rich path to profitability and scalability?
- William Bao Bean - Managing General Partner, Orbit Startups
- Mark Kleyner - Co-Founder & Program Director, Dream VC
How to guarantee safe investments in fintech in emerging markets. In what ways is embedded finance changing the fintech game? How can this sector be leveraged to achieve even greater inclusion in developing markets? What is the biggest hurdle in this space and what can private capital firms do to help clear it?
- Amit Mehta - Managing Partner, Asha Ventures
- Ameet Goyall - Executive Director, Carpediem Capital
- Varun Malhotra - Partner, Quona Capital
- Gbenga Ajayi - Partner, Africa, QED Investors
3 VCs. 3 sectors. 3 stories.
Edtech vs. agritech vs. healthtech.
• What are the standout features for each sector?
• One lesson learned from each VC
• Next steps for the industries in 2025
10 mins presentations each followed by 10 mins Q&A
- Andre Bennin - Managing Partner, Rethink Education
- Jinesh Shah - Managing Partner, Omnivore
- Sewu-Steve Tawia - Managing Partner, Jaza Rift Ventures
Four emerging markets focused tech firms pitch their businesses and fresh ideas to a small group of GPs – ‘Shark Tank/Dragons’ Den’ style!
Pitches are 3 mins each followed by 10 mins Q&A from the judges after pitches have all concluded.
Judges will deliberate, share their final thoughts at the end and choose their individual winners.
Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
Open to pitching tech founders and VC attendees only.
Tech founders: For the opportunity to pitch, please contact Munazzah Siddique at munazzah.siddique@informa.com VCs: To attend, please also contact Munazzah to register.
- Sanjay Nath - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Blume Ventures
- Dr. Chibuzo Opara - CEO, Drugstoc Ehub Ltd
- Zach Bijesse - Co-Founder & CEO, Archer
- Tobias Kars - Vice President of Product and Delivery, Scantrust
- Anisha Singh - Founder, She Capital
- Ido Sum - Partner, TLcom Capital
- Kevin Simmons - General Partner, LoftyInc Capital
Which tech-enabled solutions are really attractive right now? How is technology investment revolutionising sectors as we know them? How can businesses navigate the challenges of adopting new technologies in traditional industries across emerging markets? In what ways can emerging markets leverage data driven tech and SaaS to modernise conventional markets and create a positive knock-on effect?
- Magdi Amin - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, African Renaissance Partners
- Arvind Gupta - Co-Founder & Head, Digital India Foundation
- Jessica Huang Pouleur - Partner, Openspace
- Nick Cooney - Managing Partner, Lever VC
How will technology investment in infrastructure drive sustainable economic growth in emerging markets in the next 5 years? How can EM investors empower local communities? Green tech: exploring the portfolio must-haves.
- Eline Blaauboer - Partner, IFHA
- Arvind Gupta - Co-Founder & Head, Digital India Foundation
- Gavin Serkin - Founder & Managing Editor, Frontier Media & Intelligence Network
Share your unfiltered responses. This session will critically examine the achievements, challenges and missed opportunities of COP28. Evaluate which global commitments are favourable to emerging markets. What are the complexities to consider when it comes to financing and protecting livelihoods?
Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
For LPs: to join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
Delve into the intricacies of due diligence in emerging markets. How are successful LPs evaluating fund managers effectively? What key factors do you consider when assessing fund track records? Navigating regulatory risk and establishing crucial, local partnerships.
Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
For LPs: to join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
- Dimple Sahni - Managing Director, Multi-Asset Impact Investing, Anthos Fund & Asset Management
How are private capital businesses in emerging markets incorporating AI into their systems and processes to reach a brand-new level of investment innovation? Regulation and scrutiny: is there a hidden agenda? Is it a real danger or are they just ‘conspiracy theories’? Disruptive AI and untapped potential: which sectors are being transformed by AI and which have the most potential to in the next 5 years?
Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
Open to all. Closed to Press.
For GP or Service Provider registrations please contact Munazzah Siddique at munazzah.siddique@informa.com
For LPs: to join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
- William Bao Bean - Managing General Partner, Orbit Startups