Despite the recent negative press, the German private equity and venture capital market has seen increased fund raising and investments in 2006. This trend is set to continue beyond 2007 with Germany predicted to become the top destination for private equity funds. Not only are existing LPs increasing their allocations to private equity in Germany but many potential investors are now considering the asset class, with many more already starting to invest. 

What does this mean?

……it means that LPs are now looking to one another for best practice and ways to overcome their challenges to maximise their returns within this asset class.

What makes the event different?

Private Equity World Germany 2007 is focused exclusively on solving the challenges that LPs encounter when investing in private equity. 3 months of research with LPs from across Germany has ensured that the agenda is specifically tailored to their needs. It is the only conference to address key challenges and questions from both potential and new investors in private equity through a series of thought-provoking case-studies delivered by LPs who are leading the way in private equity investing. 

Despite the focus on LPs Private Equity World Germany 2007 is an intra-industry event, attracting all players in the market:

• Private Equity Firms
• Venture Capital Firms
• Law Firms
• Advisors
• Consultants.

What to expect at Private Equity World Germany 2007?

Private Equity World Germany 2007 is a senior-level educational conference where LPs and other industry leaders will be sharing their first-hand experiences and perspectives. It is an interactive event with exciting “chat-show” style panels, in-depth informative case studies, and a variety of technical and strategic sessions, covering all the hot topics on private equity in Germany.

Conference topics will be covering the following themes:

• The prospects for German private equity in a European context
• The impact of the regulatory environment on private equity investing
• Private equity as the asset class of choice for LPs
• Addressing the tactical investment choices – timing, vehicles & pooling
• LP perspectives – how to access private equity yet remain liquid?
• The benefits that secondary investing brings to the portfolio
• Best practice approaches to exiting the market
• Examining the opportunities in infrastructure
• Investing in emerging economy private equity – prizes and pitfalls

There are a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available for solution providers in the private equity market to, for example:

• Demonstrate your thought-leadership and dominance in the private equity domain
• Use your expertise to educate the market
• Raise your profile and brand amongst your peers
• Network with key decision-makers

…..therefore if you are interested in sponsoring the event do not delay in contacting Erica Hartshorn