LP-GP NETWORKING EVENT
Wednesday, 17 May - Friday, 19 May 2023
Dubrovnik, Croatia
EVENT ORGANISER:
PARTNERS:
About the Event
- LP-GP Networking Event is a one-of-a-kind exclusive venture capital and private equity event in the CEE/SEE region for selected end-investors or limited partners (LPs) to venture capital and private equity funds and their fund managers or general partners (GPs).
- LP-GP Networking Event offers fantastic opportunities for exploring hidden gems of CEE/SEE region investment potential and to create new connections in both informal and formal settings. The formal programme consists of one day conference, but the networking includes and is not limited to the cocktail drinks reception, dinners, and organised tour.
- LP-GP Networking Event will offer opportunities to learn about the unicorn creation potential CEE/SEE has, and proven and tested investment strategies in the growth capital and private equity markets.
- Besides offering opportunities for improving LP-GP relationships, the LPGP Networking Event provides peer-to-peer networking and exchange of deal flow information about investment and co-investment opportunities.
- Participants will be able to discuss the most important topics and challenges for LP-GP relationships in CEE/SEE region, and for venture capital and private equity industry in CEE/SEE region.
Why attend (LPs)
1. Discover unicorn creation potential
✓ CEE/SEE region has amazing unicorn generation potential. Despite
receiving less than 3% of VC funding compared to the European total, unicorns founded in CEE/SEE region currently represent 12% of the
European total (44 unicorns across the CEE region, and 9 in the narrower
SEE region).
✓ Croatia has two unicorns (Infobip and Rimac), and many more soonicorns
2. Explore opportunities to invest in local VCs who are the first step to capturing value in the vibrant regional startup scene:
✓ Croatia and CEE/SEE region are rapidly growing startup ecosystems (Croatian startups attracted 1.2 billion USD in 2021). Q1 & Q2 2022 – the best investment season in the history of Croatian startups (900 million USD in the first half of the year).
3. Examine value creation opportunities in the private equity space successfully pursued by local PE fund managers:
✓ Certain PE strategies work in CEE/SEE region with stunning success. Buy-and-build platforms are one of them – healthcare, IT, FMCG, retail and broadband/cable TV are the most likely sectors.
Why attend (GPs)
- Meet and build relationships with senior-level LPs and decision-makers in investment industry.
- Unique opportunity to present your fund(s), investment strategies, and opportunities to key investors.
- Suitable and essential regardless of the current fundraising trajectory – whether you are actively fundraising, between first and final closing, or not actively fundraising – the relationship building with potential investors is a must for current and future fund(s) under management.
- Gather insights on trends, opportunities, and other CEE/SEE market developments.
Agenda at a glance
Wednesday, 17 May - Friday, 19 May 2023
Wednesday, 17th May - Arrival day
Welcome Cocktail Reception at Hotel Excelsior Terrace
Dinner at Banje Beach restaurant lounge & club
Thursday, 18th May
Conference
Dinner at Posat, Dubrovnik City Centre
Friday, 19th May - Departure day
Guided tour through Dubrovnik City
Who is speaking?
Event Programme Details
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Arrival at hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik
18:00 – 19:45
Cocktail Welcome Drinks Reception at Excelsior Terrace
20:00 – 22:00
Dinner at restaurant Banje Beach restaurant lounge & club
Thursday 18 May 2023
Registration and welcome coffee
Welcome address by host and conference chair:
Mirna Marovic, President, Croatian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA)
Keynote presentation:
Unlocking the Potential of Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in CEE/SEE: Why LPs Should Consider Investing in Fund Managers in the Region
Victoria Zinchuk, Regional Director, Head of Central Europe, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Keynote presentation:
The role of the EIF as a key anchor investor in the CEE/SEE region
Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice-president, European Investment Bank (EIB), and Chair of the Board of Directors, European Investment Fund (EIF)
Coffee Break
Keynote presentation:
Efficient growth with AI: Real-world example
Ivan Osmak, CEO, Quantive (formerly Gtmhub)
Keynote presentation:
What does it take to make a VC fund successful in the eyes of LPs? Getting to 3x
Dominic Maier, Partner, AXA Venture Partners (AXA VP)
Keynote presentation:
Private Equity in Central Europe – GP perspective on market opportunity
Dariusz Pietrzak, Vice President, Head of Investor Relations, Enterprise Investors
Keynote presentation:
VC panel – identifying local startup/scaleup opportunities with global potential
Panellists:
Valeri Petrov, Partner, Eleven Ventures
Julien Coustaury, Managing Partner, Fil Rouge Capital
Domagoj Oreb, Managing Partner, Feelsgood Capital
Silvije Radisic, Managing Partner, Aymo Ventures
Moderator: Mirna Marovic, President, CVCA
Panel discussion:
Private Equity in Central Europe – GP perspective on market opportunity
Panellists:
Ivan Kurtovic, President of the Management Board, InterCapital Asset Managemen
Igor Cicak, Partner, Provectus Capital Partners
Marko Hinic, Partner, Integral Venture Partners
Janez Skrubej, Partner, Invera Equity Partners
Ivana Hatvalic Poljak, Investment Director, Prosperus Invest
Moderator: Mirna Marovic, President, CVCA
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 14:30
Fireside chat:
Unicorn Creation Potential
Nenad Marovac, Founder and Managing Partner, DN Capital
Host: Mirna Marovic, President, CVCA
14:30 – 15:10
Panel discussion:
LPs’ views on CEE/SEE region and outlook
Panellists:
Moderator: Mirna Marovic, President (CVCA)
15:10 – 15:50
LPs – GPs speed-dating
1:1 speed-dating round tables discussions for LPs and GPs to explore investment opportunities in CEE/SEE private equity and venture capital funds.
15:50 – 16:00
Conference chair closing address
Mirna Marovic, President, CVCA
20:00 – 22:00
Dinner at restaurant Posat
Friday, 19 May 2023
09:30 – 12:30
Guided tour through Dubrovnik City, coffee-break and optional lunch
Who is attending?
Selected LP's attending
– in alphabetical order –
Alpha Associates
AXA Venture Partners
Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
European Investment Bank (EIB)
European Investment Fund (EIF)
Erste Ltd. mandatory and voluntary pension funds management company
Finadvice
Myberg
Strater
Vybros
– more will be announced shortly –
Selected GPs attending
– in alphabetical order –
Aymo Ventures
DN Capital
ECM Partners
Eleven Ventures
Enterprise Investors
Fifth Quarter Ventures
Fil Rouge Capital
Feelsgood Capital
InterCapital Asset Management
Integral Venture Partners
Invera Equity Partners
Prosperus Invest
Provectus Capital Partners
Superos
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, medieval 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. May is less crowded, and the weather is pleasantly warm, supporting beach stays and sea swims. Average May air temperatures are 24C and sea temperatures 20C.
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 filling out the other reservation details requested.
- Step 5: Read carefully “terms & conditions” to get the information about the cancellation policy.
Special note for participants: City tax is calculated separately from the web page calculation and will have to be settled in the hotel, at the 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
Your ticket includes:
Please note that participating in the event is not possible without a ticket.
✓ Attendance at the conference programme with coffee breaks and lunch on Thursday, 18 May;
✓ All side events, including a cocktail reception on Wednesday, 17 May;
✓ Dinners on Wednesday 17 May 2023 and Thursday 18 May 2023; and
✓ Organised tour of Dubrovnik on Friday, 19 May 2023
NOT INCLUDED: Accommodation and travel expenses.