DDC Global Investor Summit 2025 

This panel explores key trends shaping private equity  globally, examining differences in PE appetite across jurisdictions influenced by economic, regulatory, and cultural factors. Panelists will discuss the growing role of private wealth, as HNWI and family offices increasingly drive PE investment, leveraging its long-term, high-return potential. The discussion will also compare PE with other private market strategies, such as private credit, which emphasizes stability and lower risk, and venture capital, which targets high-risk, early-stage startups. Join us to uncover insights into how PE differentiates itself in the broader private market landscape through active value creation and transformation.

This panel explores the future of non-performing loans and re-performing loans, focusing on how private equity firms can effectively service NPLs through in-house platforms or joint ventures with local servicers. Experts will address key risks in underwriting and execution, as well as country-specific challenges, including the impact of legal frameworks and foreclosure timelines. Gain actionable insights into navigating these complexities and maximizing opportunities in the evolving distressed debt landscape.

This panel explores mastering fund selection and co-investing strategies for family offices. Learn best practices for fund manager due diligence, the benefits of co-investing—including exclusive deals and diversification - and effective liquidity and risk management. Discussions will cover ESG versus performance, opportunities in small and mid-cap markets, and navigating limits of growth in a capitalized world. Panelists will also examine co-investment trends, sustainability, impact investing, and whether European real estate has reached a market dip, offering actionable insights for savvy investors.

This panel delves into growth areas in private credit, including asset-backed lending, and explores how deal origination and underwriting differ from direct lending. Experts will address challenges facing private credit, evolving LP priorities, and factors shaping allocator decision-making. The discussion highlights the rise of private credit secondaries, alternative strategies beyond direct lending, and private credit's potential as a foundational element in institutional portfolios, examining why it remains underrepresented and how it can elevate the broader credit market.

This panel explores innovations in investor relations and capital raising, focusing on digital tools like virtual roadshows, online portals, and AI-powered communication. Experts will discuss the rising demand for transparency in impact investing and alternative fundraising methods, including crowdfunding and tokenization. Key points include building resilience and trust with investors during uncertain times, adapting communication strategies for 2025, and leveraging AI and data analytics to gain insights into investor behavior. Learn how to cut through the noise and deliver compelling, clear messages.

This panel explores why family offices should consider distressed assets as part of their investment strategy. Experts will discuss the potential for high returns in distressed markets and provide insights on risk mitigation strategies, including portfolio diversification, careful asset selection, and leveraging experienced management teams. The session will also cover the key considerations family offices must keep in mind when entering distressed assets, ensuring both protection and upside potential in a complex and evolving market.