The capital formation summit
No LPs. No Pitching. No Poaching. Just Real Talk.
Dec 2025 | vienna
what is the capital formation summit?
An exclusive, off-the-record gathering where fund managers, GPs, and fundraising professionals discuss the real challenges of capital formation. No sales pitches—just raw, peer-led conversations.
✅ Chatham House Rules – Honest, off-the-record insights
✅ Exclusive Network – Top-tier GPs, no LPs
✅ Real Discussions – From fundraising, to secondaries and DPI strategies
“The only event where I can talk openly about fundraising challenges."
Kristina Raggl, Atomico
“The only event where I can talk openly about fundraising challenges."
Esther Gonzalez, Left Lane Capital
“Fundraising Is the main bottleneck for European Venture today—it’s our mission to fix that”
Daniel Keiper-Knorr, Speedinvest
“The only event where I can talk openly about fundraising challenges."
Christian Siegele, Capnamic
topics on the table
DPI Strategies – When & how to distribute
At the summit, the question of when and how to distribute capital is a central theme. With LPs increasingly focused on DPI, fund managers must navigate the balance between early distributions and long-term value creation.
Secondaries & Continuation Funds – Managing liquidity
Liquidity remains a key focus, with secondaries and continuation funds playing an expanding role in shaping fund dynamics. At the summit, discussions will explore how these tools are being used to provide flexibility for both GPs and LPs.
LP Expectations – What they really want from fund managers
Understanding what LPs truly want is more important than ever. At the summit, conversations will center on evolving investor expectations, from transparency and alignment to fund strategy and long-term relationships.
IR Best Practices – How to communicate effectively
Effective investor communication is more than just reporting numbers—it’s about building trust and alignment. At the summit, the discussion will revolve around how fund managers can engage LPs meaningfully and proactively.
formats of the day
expert-led deep dives
All firms and partners have distinct areas expertise having undertaken special projects, navigated critical evolution phases, and developed specialized playbooks accordingly. Our deep dives are led by industry practitioners within the fields they excel, ensuring that we go well beyond surface-level insights, offering firsthand perspectives from those actively shaping the industry to deliver high-value discussions grounded in real-world experience.
Peer-driven breakout sessions
Our open-mic, peer-driven sessions foster candid, high-impact discussions on the group’s most pressing topics. Whether in larger debates or smaller breakouts, practitioners drive the conversation, sharing real-time challenges, strategies, and insights in a collaborative, off-the-record setting.
optional Alpine Ascent
Join an optional 2-day trek in the Austrian Alps, where shared adventure and candid conversations create deeper bonds beyond traditional networking—building trust, camaraderie, and lasting partnerships.
Secure Your SpoT
This is a closed-door summit. Apply to be considered.
Step 1: Request an invite
Step 2: Application review
Step 3: Confirmation & event details