Exploring the Potential of Search Fund Model in Greater China: Return, Risk, and Strategic Insights

This exclusive event, jointly hosted by IE University and Search Fund China, provides a unique platform to explore the emerging Search Fund Model in the Greater China region and includes a panel discussion on the value of search funds from industry insiders. We will delve into its potential returns, associated risks, and strategic opportunities. This event will provide a comprehensive understanding of how the Search Fund Model is being adapted and applied in the dynamic and growing economies.

Date: 18:30-21:30 Hong Kong Time (GMT+8), July 11th (Thursday), 2024

Format: Hybrid (Online + Limited Seats Offline)

Place: Hong Kong Island (details will be provided after registration on a first-come, first-served basis); a Zoom link will be shared with online participants.

Language: English

AGENDA:

19:00-19:05 - Opening Jiayang WAN, Director of Greater China, IE University

19:05-19:30 - Keynote Speech: Search Fund World. Newton M. Campos, Search Fund Educator & Investment Expert across 5 Continents (Professor at IE University)

19:30-20:10 - Panel Discussion: Value of Search Fund China from Insiders

• A. Search Fund – Searcher’s Perspective: Kenton SUN, Founder of traditional Search Fund Novell Capital, 1st Chinese Searcher in Hong Kong (IESE)
• B. Search Fund – Investor’s Perspective: Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, most experienced Search Fund practitioner in Asia (INSEAD)
• C. Local expert - Chinese SME sourcing: Sammi WONG, Founding leader of HKSTP Ventures, No.1 recognized public corporate fund for global ventures in Hong Kong (Oxford)
• D. Local expert - Chinese SME value creation: Sirius LIU, series value creator at top deep-tech venture capital firms specializing in the Chinese market (Tsinghua PBCSF, Stanford)
• Moderator: Demi HUANG, Search Fund China community facilitator (IE, FGV)

20:10-20:25 - Q&A LIVE Between speakers & audience

20:25-20:30 - Closing Jiayang WAN, IE University

20:30-21:30 - Cocktail Networking All