EQT Group

🎉 Congratulations to our COO, Christina Drews, for being named among the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Germany by manager magazin and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) The list brings together executives, entrepreneurs and exceptional leaders, celebrating their impact on global business. Congratulations to all those included in this year’s list. Find the full piece here: https://ow.ly/lmjs50UqvXS

From the evolution of the Paris Agreement to identifying "hockey stick" moments in sustainable innovation, President & CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, Sir Andrew Steer, shared insights on exponential change, the power of collective action, and what it will take to meet the 2050 goals.🌍💡 Catch the full interview here ➡️ https://ow.ly/IXp850UpJWH

💡 The era of one-size-fits-all portfolios is over. Although many are rubbing their hands at the opportunities afforded by wealthy investors, the industry still has lots to learn. EQT managing director William Vettorato explains in his latest ThinQ piece. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/uVgR50Up2G4

What are the barriers to driving systemic change? At this year’s COP29 summit, EQT's Bahare Haghshenas sat down with Helen Clarkson, CEO of Climate Group, to tackle big questions about climate finance, policy barriers, and the systemic change needed for a sustainable future. 🌍💡 From unlocking renewables to navigating the "last barrel of oil" problem, this conversation dives deep into what’s holding us back—and what could drive us forward. Watch the full interview here: https://ow.ly/MPQC50Uo9la

With the end of 2024 fast approaching, now is a good time to consider what 2025 might hold 👀 In this week’s ThinQ recap, we share our thoughts on the future of private markets and why Japan is having a moment ⬇️

“One of the big risks companies face is being left behind in what we view as an inevitable transition. The climate transition will happen – whoever’s in power, whichever governments are in power.” Says Simon Henzell-Thomas (he/his), Global director of climate and nature at Ingka Group (IKEA)

Illiquidity: barrier or enabler? 🧐 In a recent interview with PEI, Vai Rajan, CFA explores the importance of examining both sides of the illiquidity barriers. “The bottom line is that investors in evergreen offerings should not be overpromised liquidity,” “This remains a relatively new space, and the underlying assets and sources of value creation are inherently illiquid. We therefore believe in a combination of investor education and awareness, alongside efficient cash management by maximizing visibility of upcoming flows and investment events,” says EQT’s Vai Rajan. Read the full piece here (paywalled) ➡️ https://ow.ly/zNGy50UmiAw

How should businesses be involved in the COP process? In the latest episode of our podcast series, ThinQ Deep, recorded live at COP29, Bahare Haghshenas, EQT's Global Head of Sustainable Transformation, sits down with Derek Rozycki, Mubadala's Head of Responsible Investing. Together, they explore the vital role of businesses in shaping sustainable solutions and driving global climate action. Catch the full interview here: https://ow.ly/vOoE50UmjVJ

Introducing the EQT Transition Infrastructure strategy and its first investment, ju:niz Energy 🎉 EQT Transition Infrastructure will seek to scale businesses that help enable the transition across industries to clean energy and a more resource-efficient, circular economy. ju:niz Energy, a German battery energy storage system developer and operator, will be the strategy’s first highly thematic investment. Learn more about this investment here: https://ow.ly/p1Jg50UlySw

Three things you should know about #AI from our recent AI summit with Chief AI Officer at Isomorphic Labs, Max Jaderberg. 𝟭. 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹: AI analogues like AlphaFold are redefining scientific exploration by enabling rapid, scalable experimentation in virtual environments. 𝟮. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹: High-quality datasets and interdisciplinary teamwork are essential for AI success, particularly in regulated and legacy-driven industries. 𝟯. 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺: Teams must blend visionary leadership with practical execution, focusing on incremental progress while navigating cultural and regulatory challenges.