Join us at the
Capital for Cures Summit
Thursday November 14, 4:00 PM
Take part in the innovation!
At the 2nd Capital for Cures summit, we will explore the evolving biotech and healthcare investment landscape in light of significant market shifts. With the US election outcomes and new European Commission mandates shaping the future of M&A, IPOs, and venture capital strategies, it is more crucial than ever to understand the implications for investors. This summit will focus on critical issues such as the acceleration of deal structures, the future of fundraising, and how evolving market dynamics influence business growth and investment decisions. Join us as we look ahead to 2025, providing actionable insights and fostering high-value connections in the biotech and healthcare sectors.
Capital For Cures
The Capital for Cures event is structured to critically assess the biotech and healthcare investment landscape, setting the stage for emerging trends in 2025. The event will explore pivotal topics such as the state of market recovery, the acceleration of IPOs and M&A activity, and how shifting investor attitudes are impacting deal structures. A key focus will be on the strategies venture capital firms are adopting in response to evolving market dynamics. With an emphasis on networking, this event will foster valuable connections among participants in a relaxed yet insightful setting.
Event Theme
Capital for Cures
Preliminary draft agenda
16:00 – 16:30
Open doors and registration
16:30 – 16:40
Welcome and introduction
Welcome by host (Slate Mountains Capital)
16:40 – 17:00
Keynote Address: The State of Biotech investing
10-minute keynote session followed by Q&A
17:00 – 17:30
Influence of changing investor attitudes and market dynamics on fundraising approaches and deal structures
A moderated 3-person panel featuring industry experts
17:30 – 19:00
Networking and closing remarks
Capital For Cures
Event Highlights
Investor-focused keynote session
Emerging trends and investment strategies
Fireside chat on investment landscape
Expert analysis of funding challenges and opportunities
Exclusive networking:
Facilitating connections between participants and investors
Our speakers
Sebastian Gensior is the Managing Director of Slate Mountains Capital, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on empowering biotech pioneers to develop the next generation of therapeutics. With a career spanning roles in healthcare, investment, and public policy, He has a proven track record in driving growth through deep market insights and strategic partnerships.
Sebastian Gensior
Roland Petrenkó is the Sector Head for Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & Life Science at SS&C Intralinks, a leading provider of secure collaboration tools and virtual data rooms (VDRs). Prior to joining SS&C Intralinks, he built a successful career in investment banking, working for prestigious institutions like Clairfield International, Raiffeisen Bank International, Erste Group Bank, and UniCredit. This experience equipped him with a deep understanding of transactions across multiple industries.
Roland Petrenko
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