Insights from AVCJ 2024: Shaping Asia’s Private Equity Landscape
37th Annual AVCJ Private Equity Forum Held in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ), part of Mergermarket, hosted its 37th Annual Private Equity Forum this week. The forum gathered over 3,300 senior investors, advisors, and regulators from Asia and across the globe. Key speakers included Matthew Michelini from Apollo Global Management, Harvey Schwartz from Carlyle, and Jeffrey Perlman from Warburg Pincus.
The forum provided an opportunity for participants to share insights and build partnerships during a time when private equity investments are still recovering in Asia.
Yana Morris, Chief Content Officer at ION Analytics, highlighted the importance of the event. She stated that the experience shared at the forum is vital for the private equity and venture capital community.
The first day focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics. Discussions included future ESG engagement and climate adaptation strategies. Tim Burroughs, Managing Editor at AVCJ, noted the progress in ESG debates over recent years.
The second day featured summits on Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Limited Partners. Sessions addressed value creation in Asia and the risks associated with an AI bubble. Mergermarket data indicates that most AI deals are aimed at China.
In the opening keynote, Jeffrey Perlman discussed how changing macroeconomic conditions affect investment strategies. He emphasized a shift from focusing solely on emerging markets to considering developed markets in Asia. Perlman stated, “Investors want to diversify in Asia,” indicating a significant shift in strategy.
The final day included an interview between Yana Morris and Matthew Michelini. They discussed trends and opportunities in private markets. Michelini mentioned strong demand for safe-yielding strategies in mature markets like Japan, Australia, and Korea.
To learn more about private dealmaking in Asia and to register for future events, visit the Mergermarket website.
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About AVCJ
AVCJ has been a leader in providing private equity and venture capital information in Asia for over 30 years. It supports the deal-making community with reliable data and insightful analysis.
For more information, visit the AVCJ website.