3rd Southeast Asia Private Markets Investment Breakfast

The 3rd Southeast Asia Private Markets Investment Breakfast is an annual event co-hosted by CMS Singapore and Pedersen & Partners. The event will be held in Singapore and will bring together senior decision-makers from Private Equity, Mezzanine and Venture Funds, Institutional Investors, Financial Institutions, Family Offices, and their portfolio companies.

The purpose of this event is to bring together investment professionals to discuss and share insights regarding the current industry landscape, future developments, and emerging opportunities across the Southeast Asian private markets ecosystem.

Co-Chairs:

• Ruchika Gokarn – Client Partner & Head of ASEAN, Pedersen & Partners
• Gerald Licnachan – Partner, CMS Singapore

Panellists:

• Roshini Bakshi – Managing Director Private Equity and Head of Impact, Everstone Capital
• SuetChee Chiong – Managing Director, Decarbonization Partners | A BlackRock & Temasek JV
• Deepa Hingorani – Partner, Head of Planetary Health Investments Asia, Novo Holdings
• Abdul Hakeem Bin Narayanan – Managing Director, CFM Argos
• Rajendra Pai – Partner, Navis Capital Partners
• Jaka Prasetya – Managing Partner, Leafgreen

Panel discussion topics:

The panel will discuss key issues and trends shaping the Southeast Asian private markets investment and finance landscape, including the fundraising environment and strategic M&A activity in critical sectors such as infrastructure, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Topics include:

• Valuations: Navigating the complexities of valuing businesses in private markets, considering external factors such as market volatility, deal flow, regulatory environments, local market dynamics, geopolitical tensions, interest rates and inflation, energy transition, and climate change.
• Strategic Exit Strategies: Exploring effective exit strategies tailored to the local context—including IPOs, trade sales, and secondary buyouts—to maximize returns and mitigate risks.
• Value Creation: Portfolio and change management, the importance of human capital in due diligence, succession planning, and talent acquisition and retention.