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We look forward to an insightful conversation on the role of advisory boards in the private equity-backed companies at tomorrow's Women on Boards event, "Advisory Boards", organized by the EBRD and Endeavor Romania.

If you are interested to see how each European country performed in terms of investments, fundraising and divestments in the period 2007-2023, we recommend checking Invest Europe’s website, where you will find a very useful interactive tool that breaks down extensive research. ➡ https://lnkd.in/dj_DejZ

We are proud to announce that Level 20 Romania is a supporting partner in the second session of the EBRD's Women on Boards Program, "Advisory Boards", organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Endeavor Romania. This hybrid event will explore the benefits of advisory boards, will provide practical advice on board dynamics and offer opportunities for women leaders to advance in both Romanian and international board roles. 📅 Date: 6 November 2024 📍 Location: Banca Transilvania's STUP in Bucharest & online 🔗 Register here: https://lu.ma/45uqg3zi The Program is designed for women in business with the experience, education and drive to step into senior roles, senior leaders in large companies or transitioning into nonexecutive positions and to managers of SMEs, eager to strengthen corporate governance and professionalize their organizations. Participation is free, but space is limited, so secure your spot by 31 October! #Level20Romania #WomenOnBoards

As per current legislation, Romanian Pension Funds are allowed to allocate funds to “private equity asset class” as follows: up to 1% of AUM for investments into private equity funds from Romania, EU, SEE; up to 3% if the Romanian State holds a participation in such instruments and up to 5% if the Romanian State financed its participation in such instruments through the National Resilience & Recovery Program. From 2018 to 2023, pension funds contributed to Romania only by €272k, a mere 2% of the total capital raised locally. However, in the context of continuous changes of applicable legislation in the past 15 years, the current level of such allocations by Romanian Pension Funds is still insignificant. This contrasts sharply with more developed markets where pension funds contributed significantly to the capital raised in 2023 (as per Invest Europe): -         9% in CEE -         9 % in Southern Europe -         11% in France and Benelux -         29% in the Nordic States -         32% in UK and Ireland -         24% in Europe By the end of 2023, nearly one trillion dollars in the global private equity industry was provided by pension funds. As a result, private equity has become an industry that manages the savings of millions of people worldwide. ROPEA believes that favorable legislation in this respect shall boost the development and growth of the Private Equity sector in Romania, benefiting our economy. #PrivateEquity #ROPEA #privatefunds

We are gearing up for the second edition of the ROPEA Awards, our annual competition that rewards and celebrates excellence in the private equity and venture capital industry. The 2024 ROPEA Awards Gala will take place on 4 December 2024, at InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest and will gather key figures from across the industry. Continuing from last year’s success, the 2024 awards will recognize both components of our industry through distinct categories for private equity and venture capital. We aim to honor the most outstanding management teams, the best-performing portfolio companies, the most significant transactions carried out by our members in the past year, as well as the consulting teams that made a notable impact in 2024. Winners will be selected from a shortlist of finalists through a voting process by ROPEA members, following a jury selection comprised of external experts. Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of the private equity and venture capital professionals in Romania! *The gala is dedicated to #ROPEA members and is an invite-only event. #ROPEAAWARDS #privateequity #venturecapital

Private equity continues to demonstrate its value by delivering the strongest returns for millions of public servants, according to a new study by the American Investment Council (AIC). This research highlights the key role that private equity investments play in enhancing pension funds' performance and supporting long-term financial security for public sector workers. We expect that the impact of the private equity industry on public pensions will continue to grow, offering tangible benefits for employees all over the world in the years to come. Read more about the study findings and the impact of #privateequity #investments: https://lnkd.in/gi7PM_rW

Launched today 🚀 The largest market sentiment survey on the European venture capital ecosystem from European Investment Fund (EIF) with support from Invest Europe. Find out more about: • Market expectations and key challenges • LPs’ willingness to invest • The VC gender gap Read the press release & get the full report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eekdG75J #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #infrastructure #EIFVCSurvey #VCimpact

On 17 October, ROPEA was a partner at “How do we define success?”, an event organized by Level 20 Romania and hosted by KPMG Romania, dedicated to leadership and gender diverse organizations in the private equity industry. Read more about the event and the key messages that our colleagues shared with the audience. 👇

We look forward to today's conversation about leadership and defining success in private equity organized by Level 20 Romania and supported by its knowledge partner, KPMG Romania and by ROPEA. ROPEA board members Raluca Nita and Andrei Gemeneanu will be joined by Ramona Jurubita and Miruna Sophia Popa in a discussion about inclusivity and diversity in organizational cultures, while Mrs. Camelia Drăgoi will present European Investment Fund (EIF)'s gender-smart initiatives for the investment sector. We anticipate great ideas to come out of this important conversation. #privateequity #leadership #Level20

📈 The growth of the private equity market at a global level has been remarkable, standing as the fastest-growing asset class in the past 30 years, with a global value now exceeding $4.5 trillion. According to professor Florin Vasvari from London Business School, one of the key factors driving this expansion has been the increasing involvement of institutional investors. "In Romania, pension funds should be allowed to invest in alternative assets, following the model of the United States and Canada," says professor Vasvari, who argued that this model has delivered positive outcomes in international markets and adopting it in Romania could accelerate the local development of the private equity industry. “By the end of last year, nearly one trillion dollars in this industry was provided by pension funds. As a result, private equity has become an industry that manages the savings of millions of people worldwide,” concluded the professor. 💡For more details we encourage you to read the article in Ziarul BURSA. #PrivateEquity #institutionalInvestors #PensionFunds