Day 3

09:30 - 09:40 Chairperson’s opening remarks

Pete Flynn, Director at Candela Capital

Pete Flynn

Director
Candela Capital

09:40 - 10:25 OPENING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: What makes a successful deal in 2017?

  • Are there still growth opportunities in Europe?
  • What are the key drivers for generating long-term growth?
  • The importance of a multi local approach
  • Successful strategies – some case studies

François Jerphagnon, Chief Investment Officer at Ardian Expansion

François Jerphagnon

Chief Investment Officer
Ardian Expansion

10:25 - 10:10 VENTURE QUICKFIRE PRESENTATION: The reality of risk vs. return in 2017 venture capital investments- how to source managers that provide the returns you need

  • What is essential when evaluating a VC fund and how can you evaluate performance when the fund does not have a track record?
  • How have fund managers engaged investors in venture capital? How can risk mitigation be demonstrated and how can this play into a greater diversification of investments?
  • How do GPs need to be supported in venture investments?
  • With competition growing, what are the best routes for finding the newer venture capital opportunities?
  • Where are the opportunities outside of Europe, and how do these compare to European VC?
Rick Lewis, General Partner at U.S. Venture Partners

Rick Lewis

General Partner
U.S. Venture Partners

10:10 - 10:45 VENTURE QUICKFIRE PRESENTATION: Winning clients and landing deals- exploring what makes a successful venture fund in the current European landscape

  • Dissecting what has driven the revival of venture investments in Europe
  • Who are the investors open to VC investments and what do they need to see to invest?
  • How are established managers and micro-VCs evolving to accommodate this trend?
  • How different is collaboration with VC funds different to collaboration with a traditional buyout fund?
Christian Groh, Co-Founder and Partner at Privateer Holdings

Christian Groh

Co-Founder and Partner
Privateer Holdings

10:45 - 11:15 Morning coffee and networking

  • How are differences in investment approaches for social impact investing compared to more traditional buyout?

  • What are the criteria needed to decide if the investment will have a positive social or environmental impact?

  • How to strike the best balance between financial stability and social good

  • How are impact reports and non-financial results audited?

  • How is social investment being perceived by the investor community? Why do some see it as a separate asset class and will this change future allocations?

Vincent O’Brien, Chairman , Nesta Impact Investing , Former Chairman, BVCA at Nesta Impact Investments

Vincent O’Brien

Chairman , Nesta Impact Investing , Former Chairman, BVCA
Nesta Impact Investments

Pete Flynn, Director at Candela Capital

Pete Flynn

Director
Candela Capital

Silva Deželan, Senior Sustainability Manager, Member of Investment Committee at RobecoSAM

Silva Deželan

Senior Sustainability Manager, Member of Investment Committee
RobecoSAM

Jamie Butterworth, Partner at Circularity Capital

Jamie Butterworth

Partner
Circularity Capital

  • Is now the time to invest in low growth markets? Evaluating the risk and return profile

  • How to best address challenges with regulations, documentation and fee requirements?

  • What are the sector, opportunities, geographies, exit and growth expectations that offer the best investment opportunities?

  • How best to address hesitancy regarding exchange rates, lack of liquidity and limitations of direct lending?

  • How are these investments structured and what are the benefits an pitfalls?

Vincent O’Brien, Chairman , Nesta Impact Investing , Former Chairman, BVCA at Nesta Impact Investments

Vincent O’Brien

Chairman , Nesta Impact Investing , Former Chairman, BVCA
Nesta Impact Investments

Jobst Klemme, Director at Abbott Capital Management

Jobst Klemme

Director
Abbott Capital Management

Pete Flynn, Director at Candela Capital

Pete Flynn

Director
Candela Capital

Alessandro Binello, Chairman at Quadrivio Capital SGR

Alessandro Binello

Chairman
Quadrivio Capital SGR

12:15 - 12:45 UNCONFERENCE LIVE: 2017 and beyond- What can we expect for the European Private Equity market?

Design the conference agenda yourself and bring to light the next big opportunity or challenge that you’ll be facing in your organisation. At the end of Day 3, reflect on highlights of last year's deal activity and trends for the year head, as well as the next big thing you’re facing that hasn’t yet been addressed. A unique opportunity to prepare for the next big step-changes in your industry.

12:45 - 23:59 Closing remarks from the chairperson & Networking lunch and close of Capital Creation 2016