Our Events
The mission of CPEC is to connect academic insight with real world private equity practice.
We host talks, workshops and networking sessions with professionals from local funds and investment firms.
These experiences offer members direct exposure to industry dynamics, deal-making and career opportunities in alternative investments.
Past Events:
03. Gradiente SGR
On June 19th, we hosted Gradiente SGR S.p.A., a private equity firm investing in Italian SMEs, for a Coffee Chat at San Giobbe Economics Campus.
In the session was explored the investment process from target sourcing to exit, together with the main approaches to company valuation, giving participants a practical view of how the different stages of a private equity investment connect
The event concluded with a Q&A session, allowing our members to engage directly with our guests on what a career in private equity looks like and the skills it requires
A sincere thank you to Massimiliano Doria and Tommaso Bacco from Gradiente SGR for sharing their time, insights and experience. Thanks also to Prof. Marco Tolotti and VSM – Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia for supporting us in the organization of the event.
02. Search Fund
CPEC had the opportunity to host a workshop focused on entrepreneurship, succession planning in Italian SMEs and the role of Search Funds as innovative investment vehicles.
Key topics included the challenges related to the generational transition of SMEs, the still limited level of financial culture among many Italian businesses and the growing willingness of young professionals to pursue entrepreneurial paths through acquisition entrepreneurship.
A practical overview illustrated how a Search Fund operates, highlighting its potential to foster innovation and continuity within SMEs.
Many thanks to all the speakers and participants for making this session engaging, insightful, and highly valuable.
01. Itago SGR
CPEC had the opportunity to host ITAGO SGR S.p.A. in a workshop focused on private equity and investments in Italian SMEs.
Key topics included the core methods used to evaluate companies, the relationship between investors, entrepreneurs and management, and the main financial metrics applied in valuation.
A case study illustrated a private equity investment from entry to exit, with practical calculations of Enterprise Value, Equity Value, IRR and Cash-on-Cash returns.
Many thanks to Francesco Benvenuti and Gloria Pianta, FUTURA and all participants for making this session engaging and insightful.
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