Private Markets Unleashed

In this week's podcast episode, we are excited to welcome Richard Clarke-Jervoise, Managing Director of Private Equity & Venture Capital at ODDO BHF. ODDO BHF is a European financial group with over 180 years of history, managing €142 billion in assets across Private Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Corporate & Investment Banking. Serving 60,000 clients, the group emphasizes an entrepreneurial spirit, aligning employee and client interests by offering staff the chance to become shareholders alongside the ODDO family, who own 90% of the group. With a focus on talent development, ODDO BHF delivers tailored financial solutions, aiming to create a world where every day brings new opportunities. This episode explores the key differences between institutional and private investors, offering insights into the evolving landscape of venture capital. It analyzes current market trends and examines the impact of artificial intelligence on investment strategies. A detailed overview of ODDO BHF and its unique approaches is provided, along with a focus on technology investments and portfolio allocation. Investment strategies across different sectors are discussed, as well as opportunities in secondary markets. The episode also delves into the evaluation and due diligence processes, the democratization of private equity and venture capital, and the future of technology ventures and liquidity trends.

In this week's podcast episode, we are excited to welcome Julien Marencic, Partner and Founder at Jera Capital. Jera Capital specializes in providing selective exposure to unlisted companies through secondary transactions in partnership with leading private equity managers in North America and Western Europe. The firm focuses on acquiring stakes in well-established companies with strong potential for value creation and sustainability. Founded by private equity veterans from a large Nordic asset manager, Jera Capital offers investors instant and flexible access to private equity, along with improved liquidity. Headquartered in Copenhagen with operations in Luxembourg, Jera Capital is supported by recognized institutional and private investors and collaborates with top industry partners. This podcast episode explores the significance of Private Equity Secondaries and their role in today's market, highlighting how Jera Capital strategically selects high-quality companies and managers. It delves into the impact of current market developments on private equity, emphasizing the importance of diversification and geographic focus. The episode also covers the challenges and opportunities in democratizing private markets, including the role of artificial intelligence in the private ecosystem and the complexities of finding high-quality assets through secondary sales.

In this week's podcast episode, we are pleased to welcome Volker Braunberger, founder of fundsonchain and managing director at intas.tech. Founded in 2021 by Volker Braunberger and Johann Hainzinger, fundsonchain is a leading platform for the legally compliant handling of tokenized and digital assets. With over two decades of industry experience, the solution complies with EU legal requirements. By integrating tokenization into a comprehensive workflow, fundsonchain helps asset managers digitize and future-proof their businesses using blockchain technology. The goal is to make digital assets, particularly investment funds, highly attractive to both private and institutional investors. In this podcast episode, the importance of tokenization in asset management is discussed. It covers the efficient implementation of funds through tokenization, the challenges and opportunities of tokenizing equity, as well as the current state of tokenization in the financial industry. The slow progress and the importance of education and awareness for acceptance are also addressed. Another focus is on the European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs), which offer new opportunities for private investors but also come with risks and high minimum investment volumes. Finally, it is explained how blockchain technology enables efficiency and cost savings in ELTIF and supports the digitization of sales channels and partnerships.

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In this week's podcast episode, we are excited to welcome Tim van Delden, Founder and Managing Partner of HPE Growth. Established in 2010, HPE Growth is a leading pan-European private equity firm specialising in early to mid-growth capital investments in technology companies, with over EUR 600 million in assets under management. HPE focuses on high-growth software and internet-enabled businesses that have outgrown early-stage risks and are poised for market leadership. By investing EUR 10 to 40 million per transaction, HPE provides equity and active support to drive expansion. Notable investments include PPRO, Tiqets, eGym, Uberall, and WeTransfer.   In this episode, the intricacies of structuring a successful private equity portfolio are explored, highlighting the pivotal role of artificial intelligence and data analysis in the investment process. The discussion covers the importance of maintaining strong relationships with the management team and stakeholders, and how integrating experience and values can drive company success. Additionally, the episode highlights the importance of secondary transactions and the significance of investments from institutional investors. Listeners can tune in for expert insights and practical advice on navigating the dynamic landscape of private equity. Exciting news, this weeks episode will be available on our YouTube channel! https://lnkd.in/diTX-YKb