Jobst Klemme

Director
Abbott Capital Management

Jobst’s approach to evaluating investment opportunities has been shaped by his experience as both a direct and fund investor. He also brings the perspective of having worked closely with ultra high net worth clients to meet their private equity objectives. Jobst sources and analyses investment opportunities for Abbott across all strategies including venture capital, growth equity, buyouts and special situations, and secondaries.

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Day 2

Friday, March 9th, 2018

15:00 DISCUSSION PANEL: What does value creation really mean to you?

An outline of LP’s criteria for what good value creation is for them
How do they evaluate value add and what is really important? Sustainability, profitability- what mix is needed
Real examples of the dream vs. reality -How has the attitude towards ESG changed and how integrated into current due diligence and value add is it now?
How has asset allocation changed in reflection to real value add?
How do GP’s differentiate value creation strategies in practice?
What role does leverage play in value creation in today’s market?
How do GPs create growth in a low growth environment?

Day 3

Monday, April 9th, 2018

11:50 DISCUSSION PANEL: Do current returns and fund performance demonstrate that now is the time to invest in low growth markets?

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?