In the first podcast episode of 2025, we are excited to welcome Nico Zeifang, Co-Founder and Partner at Penguin Capital.

Penguin Capital is an investment firm with a competitive edge in the Lower-Mid Market. Backed by 50 entrepreneurial families, we combine data-driven expertise with firsthand entrepreneurial experience, offering our investors unique access to top-tier, oversubscribed Private Equity funds and Co-Investments across North America, Europe, and select global markets.

This podcast episode discusses key topics in private equity and investment strategies. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of IPOs, the role of data analysis in investment decisions, and the growing influence of AI on the business landscape. Nico also shares insights into portfolio diversification, the importance of human intuition in technology, and success factors for funds and co-investments, offering a comprehensive view of the evolving investment world.

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