A Day of Insights and Connections
The event demonstrated the strong demand for a dedicated platform where the private markets community can connect and exchange ideas. From institutional investors to entrepreneurs, from family offices to venture capitalists – the diverse mix of participants created a unique atmosphere of knowledge sharing and networking.

Highlights
Keynote: Peter Brodehser (DWS Group) set the tone with his forward-looking perspectives on the future of private markets.
Expert Panels (see Agenda):
- Investment Strategies 2025+
- Democratization of Private Markets
- Venture and Growth Debt Financing
- The Future of Fund Liquidity
- Innovation Spotlight: Eight promising scale-ups presented their groundbreaking business models
- Specialized Workshop: Venture Capital and Family Office insights
Innovation Spotlight: Eight promising scale-ups presented their groundbreaking business models
Specialized Workshop: Venture Capital and Family Office insights



Our Community
PrivateMarkets_One brought together:
- Institutional Investors and Infrastructure Investors
- Family Offices and Corporate Venture Capital
- Private Equity and Venture Capital Professionals
- Angel Investors
- Fund Managers and Entrepreneurs
- Industry Experts and Service Providers
- Preselected Scale-ups

Special Thanks
We extend our gratitude to:
- Our premium sponsors: Deutsche Börse and Ardian
- Our sponsors: Commerzbank AG, Yttrium, and the Hessian Ministry of Economics
- Our media partner: Börsen-Zeitung
- Our expert speakers and panelists
- All participants who contributed to the meaningful discussion

Looking Forward
The success of this first edition confirms Frankfurt’s position as a key hub for private markets. We’re already planning the next edition and look forward to continuing to build this valuable platform for the private markets community.

The Frankfurt PRIVATE MARKETS Conference
Date: January 28, 2025
12:00 – 8:00pm
Location:
Audimax and Foyer, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management,
Adickesallee 32-34, 60322 Frankfurt
Organization
Organized by FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH – International Marketing of the Region in cooperation with Business Angels FrankfurtRheinMain e.V. (BA FRM), this half- day event will take place at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, starting at noon. The renowned „Börsenzeitung“ serves as our media partner.
Funded as Project 1874/24-221 within the framework of Innovation Promotion Hessen under the initiative “Projects to Enhance Competitiveness and Entrepreneurial Motivation” by the Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport, Housing, and Rural Development.