Private equity refers to capital investment in private companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. Private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use that money to invest in and acquire private companies, with the goal of improving performance and eventually selling the company or taking it public for a profit. Private equity enables investors to access higher potential returns than public markets, but also comes with higher risk as the investments are illiquid and long-term. Private equity firms typically target more mature companies for leveraged buyouts, growth capital, or turnarounds.
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.
