Interview with Benjamin Bizon, Vice President at EQT Group — Alternative & Private Equity Forum
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At the Alternative & Private Equity Forum, we met with Benjamin Bizon, Vice President at EQT Group. He explains how EQT is adapting its investment strategy in the face of longer cycles and reduced liquidity. By prioritizing a sector-specific and local approach, he emphasizes the importance of active support in transforming leading companies. Benjamin Bizon also explains how the Evergreen model lowers barriers to entry for family offices and private banks.
Active management to unlock full potential
EQT maintains a rigorous strategy based on sector expertise and a strong local presence to understand each investment environment. The approach is resolutely active: by joining boards of directors, EQT teams implement a “Full Potential Plan” for each company. This plan aims to transform market leaders into even more resilient and high-performing companies, ensuring tangible value creation despite a more challenging economic environment.
Democratization through the Evergreen model
The Evergreen model simplifies access to private equity by eliminating the constraints of the J-curve and the successive capital calls typical of traditional structures. For a private bank or family office, this enables immediate deployment within an already invested portfolio. By using annualized performance metrics, this format makes private equity more transparent and facilitates its integration into a traditional asset allocation strategy for private clients.
Focus on leaders and resilience
EQT’s selection process focuses on standout companies that are leaders in their respective fields. This exposure to leading-edge companies ensures greater resilience against prolonged economic cycles. By combining the strength of these companies with active governance, EQT enables private investors to access resilient assets capable of generating sustainable growth within their portfolios.
Read the full interview to understand EQT Group’s strategy and the evolution of access to private equity.
About EQT Group
EQT is a global investment firm specializing in active and thematic management strategies. Through its Private Wealth division, the group develops tailored solutions for family offices and private banks, aiming to transform companies while generating positive impact and sustainable returns.
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