Deal Talk: Interviews with Private Equity Leaders

Jun 07 2024 16 ep. 51 mins 8
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Steffen Pauls, Founder and CEO of Moonfare, speaks to leading investment managers from across the private equity and venture capital industry to uncover the key topics and trends that are shaping private markets now and may do so in the future. Subject to eligibility, capital at risk.

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

Jun 07 2024 61 mins  
The seasoned private equity dealmaker joined Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s Founder and CEO, in another edition of the Deal Talk interviews. Christian Sinding is the CEO and Managing Partner of EQT, one of the largest private equity firms globally. With over 25 years of experience, Sinding has been instrumental in driving EQT's growth and expansion, focusing on sustainability and

Carlyle's David Rubenstein on democratisation of PE and the future of the asset class

Feb 08 2024 39 mins  
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.David Rubenstein is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Carlyle, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. Established in 1987, Carlyle now manages $382 billion from 28 offices around the world.Rubenstein's career

KKR Global Institute's General David Petraeus on current geopolitical frictions, economic uncertainty and AI

Feb 08 2024 52 mins  
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. Now serving as a Partner at KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, General Petraeus recently joined us for a macro-themed episode of o

CVC's Søren Vestergaard-Poulsen on superiority of the PE ownership model

Feb 08 2024 57 mins  
Søren Vestergaard-Poulsen was the guest of our 12th edition of the Deal Talk series, in which Moonfare’s CEO and founder, Steffen Pauls, talks to some of the world’s most prominent names in private equity dealmaking. Søren, 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 Nordic

Francisco Partners' Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb on investing in PE and taking a long term view

Feb 08 2024 37 mins  
Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb, Co-Founder and CEO at Francisco Partners, joined Moonfare’s Co-CEO, Lorenz Jüngling, for the latest episode of the Deal Talk series — our regular fireside chats with leading global private equity dealmakers. Based in San Francisco, Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb leads one of the most active and largest technology-focused investment firms in the world. To date, Fr

KKR’s Henry Kravis on investing in downturns, lessons learned from past crisis and times of uncertainty

Jul 28 2023 61 mins  
Moonfare’s founder and CEO, Steffen Pauls, hosted Henry Kravis, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of KKR and one of the most influential people in the private equity industry. Kravis talked about the power of curiosity, showing courage in the face of uncertainty, lessons learned from past crises, his views on investing in the current economic climate and much more.

Motive Partners’ Blythe Masters on the impact of generative AI on fintech

Jun 29 2023 58 mins  
How has Motive’s founding partner managed the transition from blockchain entrepreneur to signing off equity cheques for fintech investments? And what impact does she think high interest rates and trends such as AI will have on the space? Subject to eligibility, capital at risk.

Carlyle’s Jason Thomas on the fallout from SVB’s collapse, shifting focus and opportunities for private investors

May 25 2023 65 mins  
In the wake of SVB’s sudden fall, how does Carlyle’s Head of Global Research assess its impact on the private equity industry? What is the focus now for companies in an environment of rising rates, and what opportunities could this create for patient investors? Subject to eligibility, capital at risk.

Insight’s Jeff Lieberman on software’s fundamental role in growth

May 25 2023 55 mins  
How does data analytics impact the Insight Partners’ managing director’s decision-making process, and in his eyes, what makes for a good entrepreneur? This episode was recorded on 9 November 2022. Subject to eligibility, capital at risk.

Hg’s Justin Von Simson on the key to successful businesses in private equity

May 25 2023 59 mins  
What does the Hg CEO think is the key function when it comes to tech investing? What does he make of the current macro environment? And how can outside parties evaluate PE funds? This episode was recorded on October 21, 2022. Subject to eligibility, capital at risk.