A Placement Agent is an intermediary firm that raises capital for private equity and venture capital funds. Placement agents connect PE/VC fund managers with prospective investors through extensive business networks and marketing efforts. They identify suitable investors whose investment goals align with the strategy and sector focuses of the PE/VC fund. Placement agents arrange introductions, conduct pitching presentations, provide information on the fund's terms and strategy, negotiate conditions and facilitate the legal process of committing capital. Placement agents minimize fundraising efforts for PE/VC fund managers and streamline securing investor commitments. Leading global placement agent firms include UBS, Credit Suisse, Lazard and Campbell Lutyens.
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.
