In this interview, we dive into the fast-evolving world of secondaries with Joaquín Alexandre-Ruiz, Head of PE Secondaries at the European Investment Fund (EIF). As the secondaries market surges past $160 billion globally—and eyes $200 billion in 2025—Joaquín explains the drivers behind this explosive growth, from LP liquidity needs to GP-led transactions. He shares the key challenges of underwriting in secondaries, the growing relevance of venture deals, and why ESG assessment is uniquely powerful in GP-led situations. Whether you’re a seasoned LP or new to the space, this is your guide to understanding one of private equity’s most dynamic frontiers. For more information about our next Private Equity & Venture Capital events see https://www.0100conferences.com/
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.
