Family and Private Capital: Fostering Resilient Growth for the Long Term
Family and Private Capital: Fostering Resilient Growth for the Long Term
Overview
Family and Private Capital: Fostering Resilient Growth for the Long Term
Today’s business paradigm is evolving rapidly amid geopolitical shifts, global headwinds shaping supply chain and trade trends, and the transformative impact of AI technological advancement on decision-making and the workforce. Yet, family businesses and private capital owners are uniquely positioned to not only adapt to the market volatility but potentially thrive.
Families in business are anchored by their enduring values and legacy through their long-term perspective, and a steadfast commitment to positive societal and environmental impact. These enterprises are built for resilience and longevity across multiple generations.
Private capital owners, on the other hand, are typically engaged in long-term investments as well as for high returns. They manage actively the holdings for performance and value creation. Their role is crucial in funding startups, restructuring and supporting private firms, or financing infrastructure projects, by providing strategic guidance, industry expertise and valuable resources beyond just capital. They help families grow their portfolio, innovate, and navigate markets complexities by operating as active partners in their development and lasting success.
INSEAD through its Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise is proud to host the inaugural INSEAD Family and Private Capital (IFPC) Summit on the theme Family and Private Capital: Fostering Resilient Growth for the Long Term on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 on Asia Campus, Singapore. This event is a prelude to Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) Conference organised by Enterprise Singapore (ESG). INSEAD is proud to partner with ESG under the overall umbrella theme of “Reimagining the Future of Enterprises” – of which the IFPC Summit forms a key element.
The Summit will explore how family business leaders and shareholders, owners can successfully navigate the challenging environment while charting the pathway for innovative growth and investment strategies designed to steward capital for long-term performance and generational success.
Bringing together academic faculty with families in business, and family offices, the Summit will delve into the evolving role of private capital in today’s economic and business landscape as we examine key questions on:
• When and why do business families partner with external private capital?
• How should business families select the right private capital partner?
• What contributes to the success and failures of such partnership?
• How should family offices reassess their investment strategies to drive portfolio growth and innovation?
• What is the structure and alignment with family offices and private capital agents?
This exclusive event is designed for leaders and members of business families, private capital owners and family offices who are looking to explore practical strategies that foster resilience and drive strategic renewal that enable family enterprises and private capital organisations to thrive.
Mark the date and join us for the IFPC Summit for a day of insight, inspiration, and connection.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the National Alumni Association Singapore for their invaluable support in the organisation of the Summit. This event is part of the kick off of the INSEAD Asia Campus 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Agenda
The agenda is subjected to changes. Be sure to check it regularly for updates. Please note that the timings reflected below are based on SGT.
Agenda - Tuesday, 28 October 2025 | |
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| 9:30 - 10:00 am | Registration and Welcome Coffee & TeaRegistration: Main lobby entrance |
| 10:00 - 10:25 am | Welcome by the DeansVenue: Amphi 1032, LDC Building (Level 1) Francisco Veloso, Dean of INSEAD and Professor of Strategy |
| 10:25 - 11:10 am | Keynote AddressJohnny Kahlbetzer, CEO at Twynam Investments & Chair at Twynam Funds Management (representing 2nd gen of family-owned investment arm) |
| 11:10 - 11:40 am | Coffee Break |
| 11:40 -12:25 pm | Mid-Market Family Entrepreneurship and Growth Capital: Marriage Made in Heaven?Balagopal Vissa, Academic Director of INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD and the André and Roslie Hoffmann Chaired Professor of Family Enterprise |
| 12:25 - 2:00 pm | Networking LunchIn the Grove, Executive Restaurant at LDC Level 6 |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Panel Discussion on "Roots and Returns: Finding the Strategic Paths for Family Business Resilience"Sky Dou EMBA'25, Founder & CEO, Blossom Edutech Foundation Moderated by Shaun Tan MBA'98D, Board Director of MechMed |
| 3:00 - 3:45 pm | Adaptation and Innovation: Creating Value through Venture Capital & Private EquityVikas A. Aggarwal, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise and Academic Director, Global Private Equity Initiative In conversation with Rei Murakami Frenzel MBA’21J, Founding Partner at Kadan Capital and President of the Murakami Family Foundation and Chinta Bhagat MBA'00D, Founder, Aries Holdings |
| 3:45 - 4:15 pm | Coffee Break |
4:15 - 4:45 pm | Fireside Chat on "Family Office Blueprint : Wealth Regeneration & Investment Realities in a Turbulent Era"Dr. Maren Schweizer, CEO of Schweizer World Group (representing the 6th generation, portfolio management company, family office, and Schweizer’s international corporate venture capital and private equity arm) Moderated by Sonia Tatar, Senior Director, INSEAD Centres and Initiatives Global, Executive Director of INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
| 4:45 - 5:00 pm | Closing RemarksBalagopal Vissa, Academic Director of INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD and the André and Roslie Hoffmann Chaired Professor of Family Enterprise |
| 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Cocktail NetworkingIn the Grove, Executive Restaurant at LDC Level 6 |
Speakers & Panellists
We are in the process of updating the speakers line-up. Do visit this page to get the latest updates.
Guest of Honour
Professor of Strategy
Professor of Technology and Operations Management
Keynote Speaker
CEO of Twynam Investments
Presiding Faculty and Host
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Senior Director, INSEAD Centres and Initiatives Global Executive Director, INSEAD Centres of Excellence in Corporate Governance and Family Enterprise
Faculty Speaker
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Family Business Guest Speakers
Founder & CEO, Blossom Edutech Foundation
Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Silverdale Capital Pte. Ltd.
Independent Director at Verlinvest Asia, Council member at Asian Corporate Governance Association
Board Director of MechMed
Founder, Aries Holdings
Founding Partner at Kadan Capital and President of the Murakami Family Foundation
CEO of Schweizer World Group
Fees
Please refer to the table below for the fee category which are inclusive of prevailing tax (GST) according to the law and regulations applicable in France.
| SGD 150 |
| SGD 400 |
| SGD 500 |
| SGD 600 |
Cancellation policy
Please take note of the cancellation policy that will be applied for this event.
- Full refund for cancellation request made by 28 September 2025
- 50% refund for cancellation request made between 29 September to 12 October 2025
- No refund for cancellation request made after 12 October 2025
Practical information
Getting to INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore
The INSEAD Campus is located at No. 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, Singapore 138676.
Parking and public transportation
Should you wish to drive, there are 15 visitors parking lots available on campus. They are on first come first serve basis. Please inform the security that you are here for INSEAD Family and Private Capital Summit. Alternatively, you may park at the carpark of the Fusionopolis One, which is located just adjacent to INSEAD.
The nearest MRT station to the campus is the one-north MRT station (on the Circle Line). Walking distance is approximately 2 minutes from Exit A.
Dress code
The dress code is business casual for on-campus events.
Photos and videos
We have engaged an official photographer who will take photos of the sessions.
Bring your own device
The Summit is paperless so please bring your own electronic device (laptop/tablet/smartphone with Wi-Fi connectivity) as you will need it during the conference to engage in some sessions.
