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Deal Talks

Hosted by our Founder and CEO Dr. Steffen Pauls, this series of engaging live discussions will give you an opportunity to hear stories, insights and anecdotes from leading global private equity dealmakers. It’s a rare chance to get to know our partners.

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Past Webinars

Permira’s co-CEOs Brian Ruder and Dipan Patel: We see interesting opportunities for take-privates

Recently-appointed co-CEOs Brian Ruder and Dipan Patel were the guests of our latest Deal Talk episode, where Steffen Pauls interviews some of the most influential dealmakers in the world.

November 20, 2024

Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista: Emerging technologies are creating opportunities for software investors

A seasoned technology investor, Robert F. Smith shared his views on the rise of generative AI, the future of enterprise software, market trends in PE and the advice he would give his younger self.

September 25, 2024

Hugh MacArthur, Chairman at Bain & Company: It’s a fantastic time to invest in secondaries

In a wide-ranging conversation, Hugh MacArthur, one of the most respected voices in private equity, discusses the industry's outlook, opportunities in AI, emerging managers and much more.

August 19, 2024

Mike O’Sullivan, Moonfare’s Chief Economist: Unlike the internet, AI is the domain of private markets

What does the breakthrough of AI technology mean for private markets? Moonfare’s Steffen Pauls and Mike O’Sullivan outline the opportunities.

July 28, 2024

Christian Sinding, CEO and Managing Partner of EQT: I've always been the ‘why not’ person

In a conversation with Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s Founder and CEO, Sinding discusses a wide range of topics — from the opportunities in artificial intelligence to EQT’s culture and future plans.

May 27, 2024

Best of Deal Talk: Learn from Henry Kravis, David Rubenstein and other iconic investors

Watch the best bits from our conversations with some of the world’s leading dealmakers in private equity.

March 26, 2024

David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Carlyle: In 10 years, almost everyone could invest in PE

The iconic private equity leader was the guest of our first Deal Talk in 2024, hosted by Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s co-CEO and Founder.

January 29, 2024

General David Petraeus, Chairman of the KKR Global Institute: In this world, investors need to have a very informed view

In conversation with Moonfare, General David Petraeus, the former Director of the CIA and decorated US Army leader (Ret.), spoke about current geopolitical frictions, economic uncertainty, the implications of artificial intelligence and more.

December 17, 2023

Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb, Co-Founder and CEO at Francisco Partners: When investing in PE, take a long term view and don’t panic

Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb, Co-Founder and CEO at Francisco Partners, joined Moonfare’s Co-CEO, Lorenz Jüngling, for the November episode of the Deal Talk series.

November 28, 2023

Søren Vestergaard-Poulsen, Managing Partner at CVC: The private equity ownership model is superior

Søren Vestergaard-Poulsen, who joined CVC in 1998, is a managing partner and co-chairs CVC's private equity board and oversees private equity activities in Greece and the Nordics.

October 5, 2023

Henry Kravis, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of KKR: In downturns, focus on what you can control

KKR's co-founder Henry Kravis joined Moonfare’s CEO and founder Steffen Pauls for the June edition of the Deal Talk series.

July 5, 2023

Blythe Masters, founding partner at Motive Partners: In fintech dealmaking, you shouldn’t shy away from complexity

Blythe Masters, Founding Partner of Motive Partners, joined Moonfare’s CEO and founder Steffen Pauls for the April edition of the Deal Talk series.

June 6, 2023

Deal Talk: Macro Edition with Jason Thomas, Head of Global Research at Carlyle

In conversation with Moonfare’s Head of Investments Magnus Grufman, Carlyle’s Jason Thomas helps us navigate the uncertainties that the global economy is facing in 2023.

April 12, 2023

Jeff Lieberman, managing director at Insight Partners: When done well, software business model can deliver great cash flows

In a conversation with Moonfare, a seasoned private equity professional Jeff Lieberman offered us a fascinating glimpse into the world of software investing.

December 13, 2022

Justin Von Simson, managing partner at Hg: Successful businesses defend their competitive advantage every day

Justin Von Simson, a managing partner at Hg, joined Moonfare’s CEO and founder Steffen Pauls for the October edition of the Deal Talk series.

November 4, 2022

David Fialkow, co-founder of General Catalyst: Now is time to invest in VC and this is why

Moonfare’s CEO and founder Steffen Pauls hosted David Fialkow, co-founder of General Catalyst, one of the most prominent venture capital firms globally. 

October 10, 2022

Vinod Khosla: "I don’t mind failing, but when we succeed it has to be worth it"

The legendary Silicon Valley investor talks about his investment strategy, contrarian views, passion for groundbreaking tech and why he spends his time reading scientific papers.

September 20, 2021

Kurt Björklund, Permira's global Managing Partner

During our fourth Deal Talk episode, Moonfare Founder and CEO Steffen Pauls speaks with Permira's global Managing Partner Kurt Björklund.

May 20, 2021

Bonus Q&As with Marcus Brennecke

Additional questions from the audience we didn't get time for during the live discussion between Steffen Pauls and Marcus Brennecke.

April 9, 2021

Bonus Q&As with Johannes Huth (KKR)

Here we answer some additional questions from the audience we didn't get time for in the live discussion between Steffen Pauls and Johannes Huth.

March 24, 2021

Johannes Huth (KKR)

Moonfare is always looking for ways to bring our investor community more value. That's why we've introduced Deal Talk, a new video event series hosted by our Founder and CEO Dr. Steffen Pauls.

March 4, 2021

Women in PE

Women in PE is a series that looks at the world of private equity and venture capital investing from a woman’s unique perspective. The series features interviews and presentations by some of our women investors, employees and other members of the Moonfare community.

An insider's perspective on PE portfolio construction

For the third instalment of our Women in PE series, Antonia Piersanti highlights private equity's role and benefits in a well-constructed investment portfolio.

August 1, 2022

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Q&A with seasoned PE investor Rajaa Mekouar

Last week, Rajaa Mekouar, one of the Moonfare’s early backers participated in a fireside chat with our Investment Director Sweta Chattopadhyay. The chat served as an inaugural event of Moonfare’s newly-launched “Women in PE” series.

March 1, 2022

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Private equity meets ELTIF

Want to find out how private equity could soon become widely available to European investors?

Join Pavel Ermoline, CAIA, our Investment Director, and Steffen Pauls, Founder and Co-CEO, as they guide you through the opportunities of the European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) in this Webinar.

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Women in private equity

Women in PE is a series that looks at the world of private equity and venture capital investing from a woman’s unique perspective. The series features interviews and presentations by some of our women investors, employees and other members of the Moonfare community.

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