Summit Day
Summit Day
- Gavin Serkin - Founder & Managing Editor, New Markets Media & Intelligence
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?
- Bassirou Niang - Director & Head of Investor Coverage, Development Partners International (DPI)
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.
- 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 - Manager, Private Equity, 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
- Sonny Saksena - CIO & Partner, Maihar
- Adam Ladjadj - Founder & Chairman, The Emirates Family Office Association
VC forecast: what fundraising season is each region in? How can VCs tackle political and regulatory obstacles to capital raising: real examples and tips. Data insights: which top sectors and industries are particularly favourable for VC fundraising in 2024 and 2025? Understand your audience: which LP types are currently leaning toward the VC universe?
- 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
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?
- Andrés Ackermann - Director, Investment Funds, IDB Invest
- Anne Fossemalle - Director, Equity Funds, EBRD
- Ina Hoxha - Investment Director, IFU
- Peter Maila - Co-Chief Investment Officer, 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 Alloo at munazzah.alloo@informa.com
For LPs: to join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
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
- Serkan S. Kizil - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Taxim Capital
- Nikolai Denisov - Co-Founder, AngelsDeck Global Ventures
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?
- Ken Osei - Principal Investment Officer, IFC