Private capital refers to equity capital invested in private companies that is not listed on public stock exchanges. It is provided by private equity firms, venture capitalists, angel investors, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Private capital allows companies to access growth funding without diluting public shareholders or meeting regulatory requirements of public markets. It comes in various forms like private equity, venture capital, growth capital, and mezzanine debt. Private capital typically seeks high returns through active ownership and value creation strategies. Companies backed by private capital can scale rapidly before considering potential IPOs or strategic sales.
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.
