Fundraising SummitMonday, 16 June 2025

How are global geopolitical trends, such as the rise of far-right governments and shifts in U.S. policies, shaping the fundraising environment for emerging markets? How are fund managers overcoming hurdles related to dry powder scarcity, scepticism and high costs? Which regions are seeing the most promise and success, and why?

What three strategies can fund managers adopt to attract capital from LPs during a ‘funding winter?’ How are domestic LPs reshaping the investment landscape as international LPs remain prudent? How can GPs best address scrutiny on fund performance metrics? What do LPs value most in their relationships with GPs today? Is a mood uplift on the horizon?

What unique opportunities are corporate investors creating in high-risk markets as governments and DFIs retreat? What sustainable sectors and innovative initiatives are corporates prioritising and how can fund managers align with these prospects? How do corporate-led blended capital structures compare in effectiveness to traditional public-private partnerships?

How are emerging markets adapting their fundraising strategies in response to global climate challenges without compromising on regional impact? How can first time funds demonstrate impact without a track record? In what ways do cultural, political and regulatory differences in emerging markets affect impact fundraising strategies and LP engagement? What measurements and metrics should be developed to address unique socio-economic and environmental challenges within emerging markets, and to effectively capture both short-term outcomes and long-term systemic change?

With the rise of alternative funding sources like corporate venture capital, how can traditional VCs differentiate themselves in emerging markets to secure capital? How can VCs collaborate with governments and DFIs to build a more robust and supportive fundraising ecosystem? What are the most common setbacks faced by EM VCs when scaling a fund and how can they be mitigated early on? Exploring methods to tackle valuation challenges where market data and benchmarks are often scarce or volatile.

What innovative solutions exist for securing warehouse capital to eliminate blind pool risk in early-stage fundraising? How can GPs effectively leverage credit facilities or single-LP arrangements to attract further commercial capital? Evaluating strategies to overcome LP hesitancy.

In the fluctuating world of emerging markets, early-stage metrics like DPI can sometimes miss the mark when evaluating the real potential of funds. How can LPs adjust their expectations when current returns may not reflect future performance? This interactive panel session explores the gap between short term fundraising pressures and the long-term growth of EM investments. Join and share your perspectives as we unpack the complexities of fundraising and the balancing act navigated by GPs in an ever-evolving market.

This session involves audience participation and Q&A throughout.

One DFI, one pension fund and one family office share real-life stories.

The DFI case study will showcase risk-sharing mechanisms and effective strategies for catalysing commercial capital.

The pension fund case study will highlight the alignment of strategic goals with impact while overcoming regulatory barriers.

The family office case study will demonstrate value creation and partnerships.

Gain insights into unique challenges and solutions, and leave with key actionable takeaways. Find out more about the role of these LPs in shaping private markets, how these examples can be adapted across markets and sectors, and what collaboration opportunities are in store, should goals align.

• 8 mins presentations each followed by 10 mins Q&A

How can GPs tap into unconventional liquidity sources to support fundraising in emerging markets? What strategies can overcome the slow capital deployment processes that stifle liquidity? What truly incentivises global investors?

How can GPs integrate exit planning into the portfolio construction process from the outset? Perspectives from PE and VC: how can both asset classes address the challenges of inflated valuations and illiquid assets to create more realistic exit opportunities? Delving into current exit trends, statistics and projections for upcoming years.