• Over the last nine years, Zero One Hundred Conferences has conducted more than 50 events, engaging 8,000 investors across Europe.
• This year the prime focus will be on Europe's secondary and growth capital markets.

One of the leading conferences in Europe, 0100 Europe, is set to take place in Amsterdam from April 2 to 4, 2025. 700 private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) professionals will participate in discussions and share knowledge about secondaries and growth investing in Europe.

The event is organised by Zero One Hundred Conferences, a top forum for fund managers, industry leaders, and investors to discuss emerging trends, investment strategies, and market shifts concerning private markets.

This year, one of the main topics for discourse is the change in tone and tenor of secondaries, a market that has witnessed tremendous growth from $10 billion in 2009 to $160 billion in 2023 and is projected to touch $200 billion by 2025.

Joaquín Alexandre Ruiz, Head of Secondaries at the European Investment Fund (EIF) said: "The growth in secondaries is largely driven by low distributions and LPs seeking liquidity."

Now, GP-led secondaries make up 50% of the market with solutions, including continuation funds, portfolio sales, and strip sales helping fund managers return capital to investors.

“Gaining liquidity in today’s market requires creativity. Many GPs are using secondaries not only to develop trophy assets but also to return capital to LPs," said Ruiz.

Another important topic for discussion at the conference will be growth investing in Europe, which is now grappling with challenges due to investor hesitation and a lack of big exits.

Shu Nyatta, Founder and Managing Partner at Bicycle Capital explained: "The growth capital gap is real in both Latin America and Europe but for different reasons. Latin America has never had stable growth capital, while Europe faces a sense of disappointed expectations due to a lack of big exits.”

The conference will provide investors and fund managers with a platform for networking opportunities and discuss strategies for dealing with today's pressing issues in private markets.

Pavol Fuchs, CEO of Zero One Hundred Conferences, added: "As private markets evolve, adaptability is key. Finding the best deals—whether in secondaries, growth investments, or co-investing—relies on strong, long-standing relationships nurtured through the events.

"The 0100 Europe conference provides an exclusive setting for investors and fund managers to exchange strategies, explore new opportunities, and connect with the most influential players in the industry.”

Zero One Hundred Conferences has a history of hosting more than 50 events in the past nine years, with eight thousand investors engaged. It is one of the top and go-to events in Europe, catering to senior professionals in the industry.

For more details on the agenda, speakers, and registration, visit 0100 Europe's website.