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About the Event
The LP-GP Networking Event in Zagreb is an invitation-only private equity and venture capital conference for selected end-investors or limited partners (LPs) and fund managers or general partners (GPs). This exclusive event offers a unique and curated setting for networking and exploring cutting-edge investment strategies in the elegant surroundings of Hotel Esplanade, Zagreb. The program includes a one-day conference enhanced by networking opportunities such as a cocktail reception and dinners.
Event highlights:
Tailored networking opportunities:
Focusing on quality over quantity, the event ensures meaningful interactions among a select group of up to 100 pre-screened participants. The structured LP-GP Networking Speed Dating session provides a formal setting for initiating impactful conversations, complementing various informal networking opportunities. Additionally, exclusive peer-to-peer networking sessions, like the family-office-only breakfast (by invitation), offer a secluded environment for in-depth discussions among peers.
Emerging managers showcase:
Discover the next wave of fund managers as they present their strategies and compete for the attention of seasoned investors, spotlighting emerging talent in the private equity and venture capital fields.
Specialised alternative investment strategies:
Discuss niche investment strategies that offer potentially attractive returns and exhibit very low correlation with other asset classes.
Knowledge exchange:
Engage with thought leaders and industry experts through a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and roundtables. These sessions will cover essential topics like portfolio construction, manager selection, current market dynamics, and emerging trends in emerging trends in artificial intelligence, unicorn creation, and strategies for delivering consistent returns and liquidity to investors ensuring participants are well-informed on key industry developments.
Why attend (LPs)
- Exclusive networking opportunities: Engage in high-quality, curated networking sessions designed specifically for a limited number of participants. This exclusive setting ensures that every interaction is meaningful, allowing you to form close professional relationships with top-tier general partners (GPs) and fellow limited partners (LPs).
- Access to emerging talent: Discover and connect with the next generation of fund managers through the Emerging Managers Showcase. This feature provides LPs with the unique opportunity to scout new talent and innovative strategies that could be crucial for diversifying and enhancing the investment portfolio.
- Insight into specialised investment strategies: Participate in discussions on specialised investment strategies that show potential for high returns and exhibit low correlation with other asset classes. These sessions offer insights into niche areas that could provide valuable opportunities for portfolio growth and risk management.
- Thought leadership and expert discussions: Gain access to a wealth of knowledge through keynote speeches, panels, and roundtable discussions led by industry leaders. Topics covered include advanced portfolio construction, effective manager selection techniques, current market dynamics, and the latest trends in artificial intelligence, value creation through scaling technology companies, unicorn-building, and delivering consistent returns and liquidity to investors.
Why attend (GPs)
- Strategic networking with key investors: Build and strengthen relationships with senior-level LPs and key decision-makers in the investment industry. This event provides a prime opportunity for GPs, including emerging fund managers, to connect directly with influential investors and explore potential funding and partnership opportunities.
- Showcase your investment strategies: Present your fund’s strategies and unique value propositions to a targeted audience of LPs actively seeking new and promising investment opportunities. This networking event is ideal for demonstrating your expertise, vision, and the distinctive advantages of your fund. Contact us for more details on showcasing your investment opportunity.
- Essential for all fundraising stages: Whether you are in the midst of a fundraising campaign, between rounds, or planning for future funds, establishing and maintaining strong investor relationships is crucial. The event offers a conducive environment to nurture these relationships, which are vital for both current and future fundraising efforts.
- Insight into market investment trends: Gain valuable insights into the latest global investment trends and market opportunities. While the focus is broad, tailored discussions and sessions will equip you with knowledge relevant to diverse markets and investment climates, aiding strategic planning and decision-making.
Agenda at a glance
Wednesday, 10th September - Thursday, 11th September 2025
Wednesday, 10th September - Arrival day
Thursday, 11th September - Main conference day
(by invitation only, limited to family offices, run under Chatham House Rule)
Who is speaking?
Selected speakers in the order of appearance in the programme
The LP–GP Networking Event 2025 Programme
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Arrival Day
18:30 – 19:00
Meeting at Hotel Esplanade and a short walk to Vinodol restaurant
19:00 – 21:30
Drinks reception and seated dinner at Vinodol
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Main Conference Day
Family-office-only breakfast (by invitation only, Chatham House Rule)
Keynote and moderator: Virginia Mortari, Global Financial Consultant in Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Family Office, Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking
08:30 – 09:00
Registration and coffee
09:00 – 09:10
Welcome remarks
Mirna Marovic, President, Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA)
09:10 – 09:30
Keynote presentations and institutional addresses
Sladjana Cosic, Head of European Investment Bank Group Office in Croatia
Magdalena Soljakova, Senior Country Officer for Croatia, Slovenia and North Macedonia, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
09:30 – 10:20
Keynote presentations
Thomas Rubens, Partner, DN Capital
Dariusz Pietrzak, Partner, Enterprise Investors
Danijel Višević, General Partner, World Fund
10:20 – 10:40
Coffee break
10:40 – 11:10
LP – GP Speed Dating Session
1:1 speed-dating roundtable discussions for LPs and GPs to explore investment opportunities in private equity and venture capital funds. Meetings are pre-arranged based on expressed interests and capital strategies, offering a focused environment for initiating meaningful conversations and potential partnerships.
11:10 – 11:45
LP Panel – Inside the Minds of LPs: What Drives Allocation in 2025 and Beyond
Michal Kosina, Manager, Institutional Mandate Relationships Nordics, Baltics & CEE, European Investment Fund (EIF)
Zeljka Idzan, Specialist, Investment Department at Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR)
Samo Lubej, CEO, Prosperita Family Office
Moderated by: Dominic Maier, Partner, Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP)
11:45 – 12:55
Emerging Fund Managers Presentations
– Julien Coustaury, Partner, Fil Rouge Capital
– Oli Harris, Partner, Dream Ventures
– Fireside chat: Renata Brkic, Managing Partner, Feelsgood Capital Partners and Domagoj Oreb, Managing Partner; moderated by Paul Stubbs, PhD, Emeritus Senior Research Fellow, The Institute of Economics, Zagreb
– Fireside chat: Niklas Pichler, Managing Partner, BlackPeak Capital and Marko Dabic, Senior Investment Associate, BlackPeak Capital; moderated by Mirna Marovic, President, CVCA
12:55 – 13:15
Rimac’s Unicorn Journey: Scaling Bugatti, Launching Verne, and Shaping the Future of Mobility
Christian Blume, Manager, Corporate Strategy & Investments at Rimac Group
13:15 – 14:15
Networking lunch
14:20 – 14:30
Meeting point (Hotel Esplanade for Organised Transfer)
14:30 – 15:00
Transfer by mini-bus from Hotel Esplanade to Rimac–Bugatti Campus
15:00 – 17:00
Guided tour of Rimac–Bugatti Campus, including presentation and demo
17:00 – 17:45
Transfer to dinner venue
17:45 – 22:00
Drinks reception and gala dinner at Okrugljak restaurant
Who is attending?
Selected LP's attending
– in alphabetical order –
Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP)
BEV Ventures Family Office
Bilwa Capital
BlackRock
Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR)
D Squared Capital
European Investment Bank (EIB)
European Investment Fund (EIF)
Erste Plavi Pension Fund Management Company
Galaxy Media LLC (GXM)
Hellen’s Rock
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Munich Private Equity Partners
MyBerg Family Office
PBZCO Pension Fund Management Company
Prosperita Family Office
RSJ Investments
SwanLake Capital
TreblePeak
Wigan Acquisitions
Selected GPs attending
– in alphabetical order –
Aymo Ventures
BlackPeak Capital
Blue Sea Capital
DN CAPITAL
Dream Ventures
EastPeak Capital
Eleven Ventures
Enterprise Investors
FeelsGood Capital
Fil Rouge Capital
GapMinder VC
Gyas Capital
Integral Capital Group
Invenio Partners
Invera Equity Partners
Mezzanine Partners
N Vision
Prva Capital Partners
Prosperus Invest
Provectus Capital Partners
Orbit Capital
World Fund
Venue info
After two successful editions in Dubrovnik, this year’s LP-GP Networking Event will be held in Zagreb, the vibrant capital of Croatia and a growing regional financial hub.
The event will take place at the historic Hotel Esplanade, one of the most elegant and iconic venues in the region, renowned for its Art Deco charm and hosting distinguished guests since 1925. Located in the heart of Zagreb, next to the main railway station and close to key cultural and business landmarks, Hotel Esplanade offers a perfect blend of historic grandeur and modern luxury.
Zagreb, as the largest city in Croatia, combines a rich cultural heritage with a dynamic business scene. Known for its beautiful Austro-Hungarian architecture, green parks, and lively cafes, Zagreb is a city that offers both a high-quality lifestyle and a growing international business environment, making it an ideal meeting place for investors from across Europe and beyond.
This invitation-only event will once again bring together private equity and venture capital fund managers (GPs), institutional investors (LPs), family offices, and other leading players, offering exclusive access to curated investment opportunities and top-level networking in an intimate setting.
Accommodation info
The LP-GP Networking Event 2025 takes place at the iconic Hotel Esplanade Zagreb, one of Croatia’s most elegant and historic hotels, located in the very heart of Zagreb, right next to the main railway station and within walking distance of key cultural and business venues.
Hotel Esplanade is renowned for its Art Deco charm, luxurious rooms, and exceptional service. The hotel offers elegant meeting spaces, fine dining restaurants, and a wellness and spa center, making it the perfect venue for networking and business gatherings.
To ensure you enjoy a seamless experience, we have secured a special accommodation rate for event participants.
How to book your stay at Hotel Esplanade?
For the preferential event rate, please book online via our dedicated link: Reserve your room here. The link preloads the LP–GP Networking Event rate—simply select your check-in and check-out dates and complete the reservation.
If you prefer email or need assistance, you can still contact the hotel at 📧 reservations@esplanade.hr and mention the event name “LP–GP Networking Event.”
Please note that city tax is calculated separately and is payable at check-out. We recommend booking early to secure your room at the event rate.
Event sponsorship opportunities
Would you like to sponsor the LP-GP Networking Event 2025 or one of its exclusive side-events?
Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity for direct promotion to event participants, including fund managers (GPs), institutional investors (LPs), and family offices, as well as the possibility to be featured as a speaker or panelist in the official program.
Sponsorship packages include general event sponsorship or sponsorship of individual side-events, such as cocktail receptions, dinners, and other exclusive gatherings designed for high-level networking.
If you are interested, please contact:
- Mirna Marović
- mirna.marovic@cvca.hr
- +385 99 4815 650
LP-GP Networking Event 2025 — Third Edition Explore Previous Editions
We are excited to announce that the LP-GP Networking Event 2025 will be held for the third time, continuing to connect leading institutional investors (LPs), private equity and venture capital fund managers (GPs), family offices, and other key market participants from across Europe and beyond.
This invitation-only event is designed to foster meaningful connections, curated discussions, and access to exclusive investment opportunities, all in a high-level, intimate
While we are finalizing the program for 2025, we warmly invite you to explore the previous editions of the LP-GP Networking Event to get a sense of the unique atmosphere and high-profile participants. You can review the 2024 event website, read the 2024 event summary , and view the 2024 photo gallery, as well as review the 2023 event website, read the 2023 event summary, and explore the 2023 photo gallery.
Stay tuned for updates and join us in Zagreb for the third edition of this premier LP-GP networking platform in Europe.
For more information and to request an invitation, please contact info@cvca.hr or mirna.marovic@cvca.hr.