Why Do Strategic Buyers Miss Obvious Deals? - Roland Dennert (Cipio Partners)

Innovation and Private Capital x aulium · Apr 23, 2026 · 1h 6m

Roland Dennert argues that European tech could grow one hundred-fold over the next twenty years—but only if the continent's pension funds and insurers shift from allocating roughly one percent of their assets to technology up to ten percent, matching their US counterparts. The capital exists; the problem is where it's directed.

Dennert explains how Cipio Partners operates in the growth equity segment between venture capital and traditional private equity, targeting companies with proven products, validated go-to-market strategies, and fifty to one hundred percent annual growth. At this stage…