Exploring investment trends at the European Private Capital Summit 2025

The latest trends in investment strategies and the role of artificial intelligence were hot topics at this year's European Private Capital Summit. 

The summit also examined current trends in Europe's leading funds hubs, including Luxembourg, Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. 

David Fowler, Global Head of Fund Services for Ogier's Corporate and Fiduciary services division, was at the event, which brought together investors, managers, service providers and other industry stakeholders working in private markets.  

Here are his key takeaways from the event:

Luxembourg's position for fund administration management 

Luxembourg is still a leading jurisdiction for larger private market managers targeting multiple EU locations. This appeal is due to the ability to market funds across the EU and the established familiarity with investors. This strong reputation helps Luxembourg maintain its status as one of the preferred hubs for fund management in Europe. 

The continued rise of Ireland in the investment sector 

Ireland has been experiencing significant activity in the launch of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). But there is still space for development within the private equity space. There are ongoing steps being taken to further streamline the Irish private equity and alts regime, including updates to the Investment Limited Partnership (ILP) framework, which could increase private equity activity. Ireland's cultural alignment with the United States (US) suggests it could become a favoured jurisdiction for US managers seeking to market private equity and alts funds in the EU.

Channel Islands' opportunities for new and emerging fund managers 

Jersey and Guernsey are positioned as a reputable jurisdictions, with recent growth largely driven by new and emerging fund managers. For this reason Venture Capital is becoming a more common asset class within these jurisdictions, with the relocation of hedge fund managers being another significant theme. These managers often focus on UK and other non-EU investors or market to a small number of EU countries. The Channel Islands are particularly attractive to UK managers, providing a familiar environment for their investment needs. 

Emerging trends in investment strategies 

With an increase in general partner (GP)-led secondary investments, secondary strategies continue to rise in popularity. This reflects the growing use of continuation funds. 

The rise of continuation funds could be a response to a lack of deal activity. Managers are holding on to their investments so that they can maximise value and make use of strategic exits. These funds provide flexibility in timing exits, a crucial strategy in today's market environment. 

Similarly, we are seeing a continued use of co-investment vehicles and club deals because of the challenging mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These arrangements allow investors to take an active role in investment decisions. This increased level of involvement from investors is another trend which can be seen in the current market. 

AI's role in private equity 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly making its way into the private equity industry, although this adoption is relatively slow amongst service providers. AI is primarily used for document review and portfolio management. But what is the key to making AI more useful in your daily work?  

AI’s full potential is likely to be reached through using comprehensive data sets to inform its output. Data is becoming increasingly integrated into fund managers' decision making processes, so using this data could inform more comprehensive AI outputs.  

How can Ogier help? 

At Ogier Global, our fund managers work closely with our partner-led legal team to deliver a seamless, integrated service for clients. Get in touch to learn more about Ogier's fund services. 

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