PE Insights 2024 - France | Private Equity Insights | 7 November 2024 | Pavillon Dauphine, Pl. du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 75116 Paris, France

We will provide tangible insights within the following four main topics
Fundraising:
• In the ever-evolving realm of Private Equity, fundraising remains paramount for both Limited Partners and General Partners. This dedicated track dives deep into the intricacies of the PE fundraising landscape, the key drivers shaping recent fundraising endeavors, best practices to enhance fundraising efforts, and the increasing emphasis on transparency and trust in LP-GP relationships.
Investing​:
• Navigating the Private Equity deal sourcing terrain requires discerning the most promising markets and crafting effective entry strategies. As certain sectors stand out with potential, it’s crucial to adapt strategies to industry nuances. Mastery in this domain hinges on continuously evaluating industry attractiveness and adjusting approaches, ensuring firms remain at the forefront of investment opportunities.
Creating Value:
• In the realm of Private Equity, value creation hinges on three pivotal aspects: devising a robust strategy, assembling the right leadership team, and continuously monitoring leadership performance. The blend of General Partners and board members plays a crucial role in this triad, ensuring that strategic direction aligns with operational excellence.
Exiting:
• In the intricate arena of Private Equity, orchestrating successful exits stands as a testament to investment acumen. Deciding on the optimal timing for an exit, be it through an IPO, secondary buyout, trade-sale, leveraged recapitalisation, requires a blend of strategic foresight and analytical prowess.

Who Attends?
• Limited Partners
• General Partners
• Investment Banks & Others

Why Attend?
GP/LP Meetings:
• Connect with LPs to raise your next fund
• Understand latest LP demands before your competitors
• Move faster in the market by finding the co-investors of your next deal
• Nuture your relationship with existing LPs in your fund

Deal Flow:
• Meet the companies you need to generate alpha in your fund
• Exlpore synergies or add on acquisitions
• Expand your network of individuals who can step into a future management team you'll vuild
• Establish a connection with an industry insider you can rely on in future due dilligence

Inspiration:
• Engage with the best within the field of Private Equity
• Explore new opportunities for your business and specific ways to implement them
• Gain valuable insights on the newest trends
• Learn how to implement best practices while maintaining growth

2024 Speakers

Frans Tieleman
Chair of the Board, Invest Europe

Francois Aguerre
Partner, Co-Head of Investment, Coller Capital

Felix Ackermann
Founding Partner, Evoco

Etienne Colas
Senior Managing Director, LBO France

Stephane Colin
Managing Partner, Africinvest

Thomas Vatier
Partner, Co-Head Private Equity, Quilvest

Guy Semmens
Managing Partner, Gyrus Capital

Carlos Arias
Principal, Pantheon

Alistair Watson
Head of Strategy Innovation - Private Equity, Abrdn

Maximilien Job
Associate Director, Evoco

Nils Laurent
Investment Director, Bpi France

Thomas De-Villeneuve
Managing Partner, Seven2

Thomas Rubens
Partner, DN Capital

Bernard-Louis Roques
Co-founder and CEO, Truffle Capital

Dr. Marco Mazevet
Senior Consultant, Candesic

Gabriel Kamensky
Director, BlackRock

Hillel Zidel
Managing Director, Kennet

Nicolas Macquin
Chairman & Co-Founder, Archinvest

Debbie Philippides
Partner, Seligmen Private Equity Select

Matthieu Ducharme
Managing Director - Head of Private Equity Secondaries, AXA Investmenet Managers

Marta Hervás
Managing Director, Arcano

Arnaud de Cremiers
Head of PE & VC Impact Investing, Allianz Global Investors

Stanley Kwong
Head of Sustainable Investing, KKR

Mathieu Bonnet
Director, Five Arrows Rothschild & Co

Julien Leleu
Founder & Partner, Flandrin Capital

Adrien Hautefeuille
Director, Apheon

Julien-David Nitlech
Partner, IRIS

Jean-Bernard Meurisse
President & Partner, Initiative & Finance

Pauline Wetter
Principal, LGT Capital Partners

Louis Godron
Managing Partner, Argos Wityu

Benoit Chastaing
Managing Partner, Merieux Equity Partners

Emmanuel Laillier
Head of Private Equity, Tikehau Capital

Amandine Ayrem
Managing Director, Eurazeo

Pierre-Axel Botuha
Partner and Co-Head of the French Private Equity Team, 3I

Serge Koniski
Managing Director - Secondaries, Amundi Investment Solutions

Jacques Rossignol
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, TechLife Capital

Jean Eichenlaub
Managing Partner, Qualium Investment

Pierre Estrade
Partner, Cinven

Fabrice Voituron
Managing Partner, 21 Invest

Thomas Roche-Toussaint
Head of Secondaries & Co-Investments, UBS

Agnès Huyghues Despointes
Partner, Sagard

Guillaume De Montchalin
Managing Director, Portfolio Performance, Eurazeo

Andros Payne
Managing Partner, Humatica

Jean-François Billet
Managing Partner, Head of Buyouts, Merieux Equity Partners

André Gisiger
GM GloCoach Europe, GloCoach Leadership Coaching

Antoine Tirard
Managing Director, NexTalent

Harry Dolman
Partner, HPE Growth

Guillaume de Montchalin
Managing Director, Portfolio Performance, Eurazeo

Jean Raby
Partner, Chief Client and Business Development Officer, Astorg

Ewan Boosey
Vice President, Fund Investment and Managed Solutions, Hamilton Lane

Michel de Lempdes
Managing Partner, Head of VC, Omnes

Caroline Folleas
Partner, Cathay Capital Private Equity

2024 Sponsors

• MidEuropa
• Sterling
• DLA Piper
• Baker McKenzie
• Nasdaq
• McKinsey & Company
• Deloitte
• Bain & Company
• EY
• Oracle Netsuite
• EMIS
• Raiffeisen Bank International