Do you still have room in your diary at the end of January? Good news, the IPEM is back in Cannes and the ELEGANCE DRIVER drivers will be there to accompany you during these two intense days.

The International Private Equity Market (IPEM), which will be held from 28 to 30 January 2025 in Cannes, is one of the largest events dedicated to private equity in Europe and attracts professionals from all over the world every year. For this 2025 edition, IPEM expects to bring together more than 4,000 participants from a variety of sectors: investment funds, financial institutions, asset managers, lawyers, consultants, and entrepreneurs. The IPEM is a strategic venue for meetings and discussions on the latest trends in financing and investment. It provides a unique platform for understanding the current and future challenges facing the financial markets and promoting the growth of innovative companies.

A Unique Platform for Private Equity

Since its inception, IPEM has established itself as a key meeting place for private equity and venture capital players. What sets the event apart is its focus on connecting investors with companies. Unlike other financial fairs, IPEM is not limited to an exhibition space but encourages direct meetings and interactions, creating a climate conducive to negotiation and the conclusion of strategic partnerships.

Private equity funds play an essential role in the development of companies, providing them with the financial resources to accelerate their growth, innovate, or restructure. At IPEM, these funds and their managers can meet companies of all sizes, from start-ups in the fund-raising phase to well-established companies looking to expand into new markets.

Major Trends in Private Equity in 2025

In 2025, IPEM will explore the new trends shaping the world of private equity. Conferences and panel discussions will focus on key topics such as the ecological transition, social impact, and technological opportunities. Investors are increasingly turning to companies that combine financial performance with social and environmental responsibility. This is in response to a growing demand for sustainable investments and a regulatory framework that increasingly favours ecological and social initiatives.

The role of technology will also be at the heart of the discussions, with talks on the impact of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data in the financial sector. These technologies are transforming the way data is analysed and investment decisions are made, while bringing new perspectives to asset portfolio management and risk reduction.

Private Equity in Support of the Energy Transition

One of the key themes of IPEM 2025 will be the contribution of private equity to the energy transition. Many investment funds are now turning their attention to companies and projects focused on renewable energies, decarbonisation of industry, and energy efficiency. The event will highlight the financing strategies for these initiatives, which not only have a positive impact on the environment but also generate attractive financial returns.

The sessions dedicated to the energy transition will enable participants to discover concrete examples of projects financed by private equity funds. These projects, which include the development of green technologies, the improvement of energy infrastructure, and the promotion of the circular economy, illustrate the ability of private equity to make an active contribution to the fight against climate change.

The Rise of Impact Funds and Socially Responsible Investment

Impact funds are becoming increasingly popular in the private equity world, and this trend will also be highlighted at IPEM 2025. Social and environmental impact investing is booming as investors, aware of today’s societal challenges, seek to allocate capital towards initiatives that produce beneficial effects for society.

Impact funds include extra-financial criteria in their investment decisions, such as carbon footprint, gender equality, and working conditions. The IPEM will provide a platform for these fast-developing funds, with dedicated conferences and case studies of successful projects. This move towards responsible investment reflects a profound change in the private equity industry, which is increasingly taking into account the impact of companies on their environment and society.

The Importance of Disruptive Technologies

IPEM 2025 will also highlight disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data, which have become important growth drivers for companies and investors. These technologies offer innovative solutions for automating processes, improving transaction security, and refining market analysis. In the private equity sector, they are enabling more informed investment decisions and optimising portfolio management.

Participants will be able to discover how private equity firms are integrating these technologies to improve their performance. Practical demonstrations and feedback will enrich the discussions, providing participants with tools to better understand the impact of digital transformation on their business.

A Prime Venue for Networking and Business Opportunities

IPEM is not just a place for exchanging ideas, but also for networking and business opportunities. With over 2,000 companies in attendance, the event offers participants the chance to meet potential partners and develop strategic contacts. Various areas have been set up to facilitate interaction: lounges dedicated to informal meetings, interactive conference zones, and speed meeting sessions.

In addition to formal meetings, networking events such as cocktails and dinners are organised to allow participants to forge links in a relaxed atmosphere. These informal moments are often conducive to freer discussion and open the door to new collaborations.

Travel with ELEGANCE DRIVER

IPEM is by far the must-attend event of January and ELEGANCE DRIVER is here to take care of you throughout your stay. Relieve yourself of all constraints and let our chauffeurs manage your transfers between the airport and the Palais des Festival, or to take you to the finest receptions at the Croisette's top hotels and restaurants.

Travel in silence and enjoy the exceptional scenery that the Côte d’Azur has to offer, aboard our luxury vehicles.