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About the Event
The LP-GP Networking Event in Dubrovnik 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 Excelsior, Dubrovnik. 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, 30 September - Friday, 2 October 2026
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 - Arrival day
Thursday, 1 October 2026 - Main conference day
(by invitation only, limited to family offices, run under Chatham House Rule)
Conference
Friday, 2 October 2026 - Departure day
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)
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
- LP-GP Networking event takes place in the Croatian jewel of the Adriatic – Dubrovnik.
- Dubrovnik was magnificent before it became a Game of Thrones filming destination. It is hard to avoid a little thrill when you set your eyes on the gorgeous medieval city, regardless of whether you see it for the first or hundredth. Cobblestone streets, mediaeval walls, and the impossibly blue-green colours of the Adriatic Sea make Dubrovnik a cinematic tourist destination. Fine food, exhilarating outdoor activities, and charming beaches await visitors in the jewel of the Adriatic.
- Dubrovnik has been inhabited since the ancient times. The culture of this ancient Republic date from the 7th century, and the origins of the city walls are from the 9th century. Most city walls visible and well preserved to the present day were built in the 14th century.
- Whether you enjoy adventure, leisure, nature, or historical sites, Dubrovnik is sure to astonish you with its beauty. This mediaeval city is ideal for both those trying to unwind and those seeking new adventures all year long because it is a haven of peace and adventure. Discover the various myths, tales, and secrets from Dubrovnik’s rich cultural past as you stroll through the city’s streets. Stop by the freedom-symbolising Orlando’s Column in Dubrovnik to learn the fundamentals of bartering from the locals on Stradun. Explore the streets, take in the troubadours’ music, and discover how and why the city survived the fall of Ancient Greece. One of the safest places to vacation in the world is Dubrovnik, which has been ranked as the fourth most beautiful city in Europe.
- Summer is not the best time to visit. October is less crowded, and the weather is pleasantly warm, supporting beach
walks and swimming in the sea.
Accommodation info
- LP-GP Networking Event takes place at hotel Excelsior, chosen for the best views of the old medieval city-centre of Dubrovnik (Old Town)
- Hotel Excelsior has direct beach access and a wellness and spa area.
- The cocktails party on Thursday night will be on the Terrance of the hotel Excelsior, offering a stunning view of the sea and Old Town, probably the best picture-perfect spot.
How to book your stay at Hotel Excelsior?
- Step 1: Go to Adriatic Luxury Hotels, and under “Hotels and Villas” choose hotel Excelsior
- Step 2: Once the “hotel Excelsior” page opens, click “Book now”
- Step 3: At the next following window that opens fill out the exact days of your stay and under the “Promo code” write CVCA. Press again “Book your stay”
- Step 4: Finish your reservation by choosing your room and fill out the other reservation details requested
- Step 5: Read “Terms & Conditions” carefully to get the cancellation policy information.
Special note for participants: City tax is calculated separately from the web page calculation and must be settled in the hotel at check-out.
Event sponsorship opportunities
Would you like to sponsor an event? Advantages include various possibilities of direct promotion to event participants, and inclusion in the event program (as a speaker). Sponsorship packages refer to general sponsorship and sponsorship of individual side-events (cocktail reception, dinners, organised and guided city tour.)
If you are interested, please contact:
- Mirna Marović
- mirna.marovic@cvca.hr
- +385 1 4828 466
LP-GP Networking Event 2026 — Explore Previous Editions
While we are finalising the programme for 2026, we would like to invite you to explore last year’s edition in the subsequent slides or in the links provided below.
You can review the 2025 event website, read the 2025 event summary, view the 2025 photo gallery and view the recording from 2025; review the 2024 event website, read the 2024 event summary and view the 2024 photo gallery; and review the 2023 event website, read the 2023 event summary and view the 2023 photo gallery.