In this week's podcast episode, we are excited to welcome Julien Marencic, Partner and Founder at Jera Capital.

Jera Capital specializes in providing selective exposure to unlisted companies through secondary transactions in partnership with leading private equity managers in North America and Western Europe. The firm focuses on acquiring stakes in well-established companies with strong potential for value creation and sustainability. Founded by private equity veterans from a large Nordic asset manager, Jera Capital offers investors instant and flexible access to private equity, along with improved liquidity. Headquartered in Copenhagen with operations in Luxembourg, Jera Capital is supported by recognized institutional and private investors and collaborates with top industry partners.

This podcast episode explores the significance of Private Equity Secondaries and their role in today's market, highlighting how Jera Capital strategically selects high-quality companies and managers. It delves into the impact of current market developments on private equity, emphasizing the importance of diversification and geographic focus. The episode also covers the challenges and opportunities in democratizing private markets, including the role of artificial intelligence in the private ecosystem and the complexities of finding high-quality assets through secondary sales.