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Publication date: June 2026
Category: Events
The international private capital and venture capital ecosystem will once again make Berlin its centre over the coming days. At SuperReturn International, investors, fund managers, institutional investors, and political, business, and innovation representatives will gather to discuss the latest developments in the global investment landscape.
Alongside the official conference, there will be numerous other panels, side events and networking sessions taking place across Berlin. These provide additional opportunities for interaction within the European and international VC ecosystem.
As part of SuperReturn Week, KfW Capital will contribute to the event with various presentations and discussions on current developments in the venture capital market. Topics will include growth capital, innovation financing, European competitiveness, and the development of the VC ecosystem in Germany and Europe.
These events provide a valuable platform for engaging with international investors, fund managers, and other key figures in the venture capital and private capital markets.
June 8, 2026 | 09:05 – 09:40 a.m.
KfW Capital participant: Dr Jörg Goschin, CEO KfW Capital
As part of the German Private Equity Summit, representatives from venture capital, private equity and institutional investors will discuss the impact of German infrastructure and defence investments on the European market, as well as the role of private capital providers in financing long-term transformations.
Moderation: Giovanna Maag, Partner, Altor Equity Partners
Panelists:
Lucas Fischer, Managing Director, Palladio Partners
Ralf Braunagel, Private Equity Leader, PwC Germany
June 8,2026 | 11:05 – 11:45 a.m.
KfW Capital participant: Dr Jörg Goschin, CEO KfW Capital
The panel will examine the development of growth-stage investments in Europe and discuss the conditions required to finance and grow high-growth technology companies in the long term.
Moderation: Tamara Savic, Investment Director, EIFO
Panelists:
Christian Figge, Managing Partner, Armira
Henrik Persson, Founder and Managing Partner, Sprints
June 9, 2026 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
KfW Capital participant: Alexander Thees, Member of the Managing Board
The focus will be on technological sovereignty and AI infrastructure, as well as the framework conditions required to establish the next generation of AI companies in Germany and Europe. Information about the moderators and other panellists is still to be announced.
June 9, 2026 | 3:15 – 3:40 p.m.
KfW Capital participant: Dr Jörg Goschin, CEO KfW Capital
In his keynote speech, Dr Jörg Goschin will discuss the Deutschlandfonds' venture capital arm and its role in securing additional growth capital for innovative companies.
June 9, 2026 | 4:30 – 5:10 p.m.
KfW Capital participant: Theresa Bardubitzki, Senior Sustainablity Manager
The panel will explore the evolution of ESG data in the venture capital sector from purely compliance-driven reporting to genuinely relevant information for management and decision-making. Limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) will discuss how they create long-term value across funds and portfolios through standardisation, benchmarking, and the targeted use of ESG data.
Moderation: Henry Philipson, Director of Marketing and Communications, Beringea
Panelists:
Chris Elphick, Head of Venture Capital, UK Private Capital
Marie Bos, VP, ESG, HV Capital
June 10, 2026 | 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
KfW Capital participant: Dr Jörg Goschin, CEO KfW Capital
The panel will discuss the current investment opportunities available in the European life sciences sector and the importance of long-term financing prospects for innovative companies.
Panelists:
Dr Peter Neubeck, Partner, Kurma Partners SA
Christian Zahn, Global Head of Investment Banking, ODDO BHF
June 10, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
KfW Capital Participant: Christian Röhle, Co-Head Investment Management
Moderation: Filip Medunić, Research Fellow, Center for Geopolitics, Geo-economics and Technology, DGAP (from 1 June Associate Fellow at the Center for Geopolitics, Geo-economics and Technology)
Panelists:
Marco-Alexander Breit, Head of Division for Digital Policy and Economy, Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernisation
Christopher Kränzler, Next Frontier AI, SPRIND
Dr Katja Muñoz, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Geopolitics, Geo-economics and Technology, DGAP
Dr Andreas Schuhmacher, Executive Vice President Strategy und M&A, Infineon
June 11, 2026 | 09:05 – 09:45 a.m.
KfW Capital participant: Dr Jörg Goschin, CEO KfW Capital
The discussion examines how risks are managed in an environment of innovation that is increasingly driven by geopolitical factors, and considers the impact of technological and security policy developments on investment decisions.
Moderation: Jan Borgstädt, Partner, JOIN Capital
Panelists:
Oscar Farres, Head of Tech VC Unit, European Investment Fund
Henri de Perignon, Founding Partner, Quadrille Capital
Sonja Höpfner
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