Deal Talks
Hosted by our Founder and CEO Dr. Steffen Pauls, this series of engaging live discussions will give you an opportunity to hear stories, insights and anecdotes from leading global private equity dealmakers. It’s a rare chance to get to know our partners.
Past Webinars
Henry Kravis, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of KKR: In downturns, focus on what you can control
KKR's co-founder Henry Kravis joined Moonfare’s CEO and founder Steffen Pauls for the June edition of the Deal Talk series.
David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Carlyle: In 10 years, almost everyone could invest in PE
The iconic private equity leader was the guest of our first Deal Talk in 2024, hosted by Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s co-CEO and Founder.
General David Petraeus, Chairman of the KKR Global Institute: In this world, investors need to have a very informed view
In conversation with Moonfare, General David Petraeus, the former Director of the CIA and decorated US Army leader (Ret.), spoke about current geopolitical frictions, economic uncertainty, the implications of artificial intelligence and more.
Vinod Khosla: "I don’t mind failing, but when we succeed it has to be worth it"
The legendary Silicon Valley investor talks about his investment strategy, contrarian views, passion for groundbreaking tech and why he spends his time reading scientific papers.
Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista: Emerging technologies are creating opportunities for software investors
A seasoned technology investor, Robert F. Smith shared his views on the rise of generative AI, the future of enterprise software, market trends in PE and the advice he would give his younger self.
Hugh MacArthur, Chairman at Bain & Company: It’s a fantastic time to invest in secondaries
In a wide-ranging conversation, Hugh MacArthur, one of the most respected voices in private equity, discusses the industry's outlook, opportunities in AI, emerging managers and much more.
Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst: Great founders always strive for excellence
Hemant Taneja talks about investing through uncertain markets, the opportunities emerging in India and his view on why market bubbles can sometimes be beneficial.
Bryan Taylor, Advent’s Managing Partner: Europe is nearing its golden years of tech investing
Bryan Taylor has been investing in technology for over 25 years, the last six years at Advent. In an interview, he shared his views on a wide-range of topics — from opportunities in AI to current state of dealmaking.
Nic Humphries, Executive Chairman at Hg, on firm’s unique approach to exits
Nic Humphries is one of Europe’s most prolific technology investors and the Senior Partner and Executive Chairman of Hg. He joined Steffen Pauls in a wide-ranging interview.
Permira’s co-CEOs Brian Ruder and Dipan Patel: We see interesting opportunities for take-privates
Recently-appointed co-CEOs Brian Ruder and Dipan Patel were the guests of our latest Deal Talk episode, where Steffen Pauls interviews some of the most influential dealmakers in the world.
Mike O’Sullivan, Moonfare’s Chief Economist: Unlike the internet, AI is the domain of private markets
What does the breakthrough of AI technology mean for private markets? Moonfare’s Steffen Pauls and Mike O’Sullivan outline the opportunities.
Christian Sinding, CEO and Managing Partner of EQT: I've always been the ‘why not’ person
In a conversation with Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s Founder and CEO, Sinding discusses a wide range of topics — from the opportunities in artificial intelligence to EQT’s culture and future plans.
Best of Deal Talk: Learn from Henry Kravis, David Rubenstein and other iconic investors
Watch the best bits from our conversations with some of the world’s leading dealmakers in private equity.
Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb, Co-Founder and CEO at Francisco Partners: When investing in PE, take a long term view and don’t panic
Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb, Co-Founder and CEO at Francisco Partners, joined Moonfare’s Co-CEO, Lorenz Jüngling, for the November episode of the Deal Talk series.
Søren Vestergaard-Poulsen, Managing Partner at CVC: The private equity ownership model is superior
Søren Vestergaard-Poulsen, who joined CVC in 1998, is a managing partner and co-chairs CVC's private equity board and oversees private equity activities in Greece and the Nordics.
Blythe Masters, founding partner at Motive Partners: In fintech dealmaking, you shouldn’t shy away from complexity
Blythe Masters, Founding Partner of Motive Partners, joined Moonfare’s CEO and founder Steffen Pauls for the April edition of the Deal Talk series.
Deal Talk: Macro Edition with Jason Thomas, Head of Global Research at Carlyle
In conversation with Moonfare’s Head of Investments Magnus Grufman, Carlyle’s Jason Thomas helps us navigate the uncertainties that the global economy is facing in 2023.
Jeff Lieberman, managing director at Insight Partners: When done well, software business model can deliver great cash flows
In a conversation with Moonfare, a seasoned private equity professional Jeff Lieberman offered us a fascinating glimpse into the world of software investing.
Justin Von Simson, managing partner at Hg: Successful businesses defend their competitive advantage every day
Justin Von Simson, a managing partner at Hg, joined Moonfare’s CEO and founder Steffen Pauls for the October edition of the Deal Talk series.
David Fialkow, co-founder of General Catalyst: Now is time to invest in VC and this is why
Moonfare’s CEO and founder Steffen Pauls hosted David Fialkow, co-founder of General Catalyst, one of the most prominent venture capital firms globally.
Kurt Björklund, Permira's global Managing Partner
During our fourth Deal Talk episode, Moonfare Founder and CEO Steffen Pauls speaks with Permira's global Managing Partner Kurt Björklund.
Bonus Q&As with Marcus Brennecke
Additional questions from the audience we didn't get time for during the live discussion between Steffen Pauls and Marcus Brennecke.
Bonus Q&As with Johannes Huth (KKR)
Here we answer some additional questions from the audience we didn't get time for in the live discussion between Steffen Pauls and Johannes Huth.
Johannes Huth (KKR)
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- 1 Minimum investment may vary by country and local regulation.
- 2 Source: McKinsey "Private Markets Annual Review 2022"
- 3 Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.