Deal Talk: Interviews with Private Equity Leaders

Deal Talk: Interviews with Private Equity Leaders

Moonfare

Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

Steffen Pauls, Founder and CEO of Moonfare, speaks to leading investment managers from across the private equity and venture capital industry to uncover the key topics and trends that are shaping private markets now and may do so in the future. Subject to eligibility, capital at risk.

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Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst: Great founders always strive for excellence

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This edition of Deal Talk features a conversation with Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, one of the world’s most prominent venture firms with more than $40 billion in assets under management…

Bryan Taylor, Advent’s Managing Partner: Europe is nearing its golden years of tech investing

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Bryan Taylor has been investing in technology for over 25 years, the last six years at Advent as Managing Partner. He’s been involved in a number of major transactions, such as one involving Wiz, a…

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Nic Humphries, Executive Chairman at Hg, on firm’s unique approach to exits

Aug 26, 2025 39m

Nic Humphries is one of Europe’s most prolific technology investors and the Senior Partner and Executive Chairman of Hg — a specialist in enterprise software with over $75 billion in assets under…

Permira’s co-CEOs Brian Ruder and Dipan Patel: We see interesting opportunities for take-privates

Nov 20, 2024 52m

Founded in 1985, Permira has invested around €75 billion in hundreds of businesses worldwide from a platform that spans large-cap private equity, growth equity and credit strategies.Brian and Dipan…

Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista: Emerging technologies are creating opportunities for software investors

Sep 25, 2024 56m

Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, an investment firm that specialises in enterprise software. Originally from Colorado, Smith began his career as an engineer…

Hugh MacArthur, Chairman at Bain & Company: It’s a fantastic time to invest in secondaries

Sep 16, 2024 59m

Hugh MacArthur is the Chairman of Bain & Company’s Global Private Equity Practice, which he helped establish over 25 years ago. With a wealth of experience advising private equity funds…

Mike O’Sullivan, Moonfare’s Chief Economist: Unlike the internet, AI is the domain of private markets

Aug 14, 2024 30m

In this Deal Talk conversation, Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s founder and co-CEO, and Mike O’Sullivan, chief economist, explore the current technological revolution that promises to surpass the internet…

S1E16 Christian Sinding, CEO and Managing Partner of EQT: I've always been the ‘why not’ person

Jun 07, 2024 1h 1m

The seasoned private equity dealmaker joined Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s Founder and CEO, in another edition of the Deal Talk interviews. Christian Sinding is the CEO and Managing Partner of EQT, one…

S1E15 Carlyle's David Rubenstein on democratisation of PE and the future of the asset class

Feb 08, 2024 39m

The iconic private equity leader was the guest of our first Deal Talk in 2024, hosted by Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s co-CEO and Founder.David Rubenstein is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Carlyle,…

S1E14 KKR Global Institute's General David Petraeus on current geopolitical frictions, economic uncertainty and AI

Feb 08, 2024 52m

In conversation with Moonfare, General David Petraeus, the former Director of the CIA and decorated US Army leader (Ret.), spoke about current geopolitical frictions, economic uncertainty, the…

S1E12 CVC's Søren Vestergaard-Poulsen on superiority of the PE ownership model

Feb 08, 2024 57m

Søren Vestergaard-Poulsen was the guest of our 12th edition of the Deal Talk series, in which Moonfare’s CEO and founder, Steffen Pauls, talks to some of the world’s most prominent names in private…

S1E13 Francisco Partners' Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb on investing in PE and taking a long term view

Feb 08, 2024 37m

Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb, Co-Founder and CEO at Francisco Partners, joined Moonfare’s Co-CEO, Lorenz Jüngling, for the latest episode of the Deal Talk series — our regular fireside chats with leading global…

S1E11 KKR’s Henry Kravis on investing in downturns, lessons learned from past crisis and times of uncertainty

Jul 28, 2023 1h 1m

Moonfare’s founder and CEO, Steffen Pauls, hosted Henry Kravis, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of KKR and one of the most influential people in the private equity industry. Kravis talked about…

Motive Partners’ Blythe Masters on the impact of generative AI on fintech

Jun 29, 2023 58m

How has Motive’s founding partner managed the transition from blockchain entrepreneur to signing off equity cheques for fintech investments? And what impact does she think high interest rates and…

Carlyle’s Jason Thomas on the fallout from SVB’s collapse, shifting focus and opportunities for private investors

May 25, 2023 1h 5m

In the wake of SVB’s sudden fall, how does Carlyle’s Head of Global Research assess its impact on the private equity industry? What is the focus now for companies in an environment of rising rates,…

Insight’s Jeff Lieberman on software’s fundamental role in growth

May 25, 2023 55m

How does data analytics impact the Insight Partners’ managing director’s decision-making process, and in his eyes, what makes for a good entrepreneur? This episode was recorded on 9 November…

Hg’s Justin Von Simson on the key to successful businesses in private equity

May 25, 2023 59m

What does the Hg CEO think is the key function when it comes to tech investing? What does he make of the current macro environment? And how can outside parties evaluate PE funds? This episode was…

General Catalyst’s David Fialkow on the need for patience in VC investing

May 25, 2023 55m

Why does the Co-Founder of General Catalyst think his firm’s scale will help it during the tough VC market? And why is sticking with companies for longer vital when it comes to value creation? This…

Vinod Khosla on taking risks to hunt the biggest rewards in VC

May 25, 2023 59m

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