Private Capital Symposium 2026

The 17th takes place from 19-20 May 2026, in person, at London Business School, bringing together influential industry experts and academic thought leaders for two days of inspiring, thought-provoking, open and lively debate discussing opportunities for private capital in the current challenging times. Academics and practitioners from around the world strengthen ties, exchange and debate academic findings and current industry topics.

The first day is aimed at practitioners discussing private equity and venture capital trends, while the second day is for academics presenting current research in private markets.

The programme will cover key developments in private markets, including the growing role of private capital in education and human capital, the rise of Collateralised Fund Obligations (CFOs), and the European venture ecosystem in a challenging economic environment. It will also explore value creation in private equity, alongside insights on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and the latest research shaping the future of private capital.

The Private Capital Symposium will be hosted by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), a research institute residing at LBS.

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08:30 - 17:30

17:30 - 18:30 Networking reception

Confirmed speakers:

• Anu Adebajo, Chief Executive Officer, Newton Venture Program
• Luisa Alemany, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Academic Director, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), London Business School
• Alessandro Bonomi, Investindustrial
• Lucinda Guthrie, Executive Editor and Head, Mergermarket
• Agustin Martinez, Head of Structured Products and Insurance, Coller Capital
• Raj Rao, Founder, Global Infrastructure Partners
• Joe Schorge, Founder, Isomer Capital
• Michael Sellman, Chief Commercial Officer, Intellego
• Florin Vasvari, Professor of Accounting; Academic Director, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), London Business School
• Antonia Whitecourt, Director, Seedcamp

Day two is for academics and it will showcase the latest academic research being conducted in the fields of private equity and venture capital. Practitioners are welcome to attend and can opt in to attend the second day during the registration process.

Entrepreneurship and finance have been at the heart of London Business School for the last 20 years. In 2021, we launched the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), born from a timely merger of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Centre for Private Equity. Together, we aim to become an unparalleled centre for education, policy shaping and events covering all aspects of entrepreneurship, from idea generation to financing, and private markets investing.

Please note this event will be photographed and some sessions may be filmed. The event material may be used for publicity purposes, through whatever media, worldwide. If you'd like to opt-out, please email us at [email protected] before the event commences so that we can accommodate your request. Some sessions will be held under the Chatham House rules.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nuffield Hall, North Building, London Business School, London, United Kingdom

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