In a fast-evolving secondaries market now exceeding $150 billion in annual volume, GP-led transactions have emerged as a powerful liquidity tool, reshaping the private equity landscape. We sat down with Petr Poldauf, Senior Investment Director at Schroders Capital, to explore how their focused strategy on GP-led deals offers a compelling answer to the growing demand for flexible exit options, even in emerging regions like Central and Eastern Europe. From venture secondaries to ESG data diligence, Petr shares how Schroders is positioning itself at the forefront of this dynamic segment.
Ahead of her appearance at 0100 DACH in February, Daisy Cai, General Partner at B Capital, reflects on deep tech beyond the label—and where frontier innovation becomes enduring value.
AI is no longer a fringe technology—it is rapidly reshaping entire industries, from climate and energy to industrial operations and enterprise software. Yet as competition intensifies and barriers to entry fall, the question facing venture investors is no longer whether to invest in AI, but how to identify companies capable of generating durable, long-term value. In this interview, Jeremy Brown, Principal & Head of Climate at Anthemis, shares his perspective on evaluating AI businesses beyond the hype, drawing on his experience at the intersection of AI, climate, and complex industrial markets, and setting the stage for a broader discussion with fellow investors on where real opportunity—and real risk—now lies in AI venture capita
he third edition of 0100 International — organized by Zero One Hundred Conferences in partnership with the Milan City Council’s Department of Economic Development and Milano&Partners — brought together the global private markets community for a high-signal, execution-focused gathering held from October 27–29.
