Family offices have long been considered the “quiet capital” of private markets—discreet, patient, and often focused on traditional asset classes. In our latest interview with Merel Kraaijenbrink, COO of Dealflow, we dive deep into Europe’s evolving venture capital landscape, that’s starting to change. A new generation of wealth holders is pushing for more active, impact-driven engagement, turning family offices into strategic, hands-on investors. Still, bringing them fully into the VC ecosystem remains a challenge—one that requires trust, education, and alignment.
As private equity adapts to a prolonged high-cost environment, investors are being forced to rethink how they source deals, create value, and deploy capital. Ahead of her appearance at 0100 Europe (April 21–23), we spoke with Geraldine O’Keeffe, Partner at EQT Healthcare Growth, about how one of Europe’s leading investment platforms is transiting today’s market dynamics—across healthcare, technology, and beyond.
