Summits Day
How do tariffs, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions impact mid-market private equity strategies? What steps can mid-market firms take to mitigate risks and identify opportunities in volatile markets? How can mid-market firms adapt their investment strategies to thrive in uncertain macroeconomic conditions?
- Alexander Hesseling - Managing Director, HQ Capital
- Elena Gattolin - Managing Director, Fremman Capital
- Anne-Laurence Roucher - Head of Private Markets, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management
How can GP-led secondaries and continuation funds be tailored to mid-market needs? What strategies can mid-market firms use to align valuation expectations between buyers and sellers? How can mid-market firms prepare portfolio companies for successful exits in challenging economic conditions?
What role can mid-market firms play in the growing defence and infrastructure sectors? How can mid-market firms leverage government spending programs to identify scalable investment opportunities? What are the specific challenges and opportunities for mid-market firms in balancing ESG considerations with defence investments?
- Marko Maschek - Partner & Co-Founder, Marondo Capital GmbH
What are some innovative approaches to fundraising, such as evergreen structures and feeder funds? How do tax and regulatory hurdles impact mid-market fundraising efforts? How can mid-market funds differentiate themselves to attract LP interest in a competitive environment?
- Britta Lindhorst - Executive Advisor, Palladio Partners
- Jean-François Le Ruyet - Founder, Labarr Advisory
- Imogen Richards - Partner, Head of European Primaries, Pantheon
- Vaish Katamreddy - Managing Director (Buyout), Golding Capital Partners
How do geopolitical factors, such as US tariffs and European trade policies, influence mid-market private equity investment strategies in each region? Which sectors in the US and Europe are currently driving growth in the mid-market, and how do investment approaches differ across these regions? What are the key challenges and opportunities for adopting AI and technology in mid-market firms in the US compared to Europe?
- Andreas Klab - Partner & Head of Germany, Rivean Capital Advisory GmbH
What factors contribute to the consistent outperformance of mid-market private equity in the Nordics? Why is southern Europe becoming increasingly attractive for mid-market investments? How can mid-market firms in other regions collaborate with successful players in these areas?
How can mid-market firms effectively identify and support high-potential emerging managers? What strategies can help overcome barriers to entry and build investor confidence in emerging managers? How can emerging managers drive long-term value creation in portfolio companies?
What unique opportunities and challenges do private equity firms face when investing in lower-mid market companies? How can PE firms add value beyond capital to help lower-mid market businesses scale and achieve operational excellence? What sectors or trends are currently most attractive for lower-mid market PE investments, and why?
- Cilian Jansen Verplanke - Founding Partner, Karmijn Kapitaal
- Brendon Parry - Head of Private Markets, Deputy CIO, TIFF Investment Management
- Andi Klein - Managing Partner Triton Smaller Mid-Cap, Triton Partners