03
Oct
Exploring the financing landscape in Switzerland and the rest of DACH
Against the backdrop of a challenging financial landscape including geopolitical uncertainty, high interest rates and a looming maturity wall, what is the current state of financing in Switzerland and the wider DACH region? In this closing panel session hear panellists discuss:
- How are private equity firms and corporates adapting to the new financing environment and exploring alternative options like NAV based lending?
- What are the key challenges in securing finance and who finds it the most challenging?
- What role do direct lenders play in the current financing landscape, and how are they collaborating with PE firms and corporates?
- What are the key differences between public and private financing options for corporates, and how are they making an informed decision?
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SpeakersRoy Awad Managing Partner White Peaks Capital
Sandeep Agarwal Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Private Debt Strategy Beechbrook Capital
Lionel Fracheboud Investment Advisor GENUI
Laura Rusu Founder and Managing Partner Rosedge Capital Kirsten Bode Co-Head of Private Debt, Pan- Europe Muzinich
Gustav Sandstrom Senior News Editor EMEA, Public Markets MERGERMARKET
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Roy has extensive experience in private markets. Prior to founding White Peaks Capital, he spent seven years working at Permira in London with a focus on private equity and private credit solutions. Before that, he spent three years within the Argos Wityu private equity team after being part of Natixis leveraged finance team in Paris for five years. Roy holds an M.Sc. in Management from ESSEC Business School Paris and a Bachelor in Economics.
Sandeep is a Partner and CIO of the European private debt strategy at Beechbrook Capital, where he leads the team to originate and execute private credit investments across Northern Europe including DACH, Nordic, Benelux, UK and Ireland. He is also a member of the Investment Committee and Senior Management Committee. Founded in 2008, Beechbrook is a private debt lender focused on lower mid market niche in UK and Europe. Having raised more than €1bn since inception, it is currently investing from its Private Debt Fund IV and UK SME Credit III.
Lionel Fracheboud is one of two to represent GENUI in Switzerland. GENUI is a private equity firm established by a group of entrepreneurs and investment professionals and headquartered in Germany. Prior to joining GENUI, Lionel worked at a Swiss multi-family office and originally started his career at BCG, where he was a member of the PE taskforce.
Laura Rusu is the Founder and Managing Partner of Rosedge Capital AG. Rosedge Capital is a Pan-European debt advisory firm based in Switzerland and created in April 2020. Before starting Rosedge, Laura worked in Private Equity at Jacobs Holding, based in Zurich. Prior to this, she developed direct private debt experience with Park Square Capital, in London. Laura graduated from the Grande Ecole program at HEC Paris.