The Role of Institutional Investors in Catalyzing Capital to Fund Managers in Emerging Markets
14:30 – 15:30
Centre International de Conférences Genève - Seedstars Villa, Level -1
Discover how institutional investors are paving the way for transformative investments in untapped regions, igniting innovation, and fueling economic growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the dynamic world of private equity and venture capital in emerging markets and learn how you can be a part of the change-makers shaping tomorrow’s success stories
Speakers:
![](https://www.buildingbridges.org/app/uploads/Untitled-design-5-2-110x110.png?nocache=1725760444)
Xiaomin Mou
Regional Lead, Venture Capital, Türkiye, CEU & Central Asia - International Finance CorporationXiaomin is Regional Lead, Venture Capital, Türkiye, CEU & Central Asia at International Finance Corporation. Xiaomin is a senior investment professional with over 15 years of experience in emerging market venture capital. She currently leads IFC's VC investments CEE, Turkey and Central Asia, after spending a decade in China VC. Prior to the IFC, she was with the Boston Consulting Group in Munich, Germany. Xiaomin holds Ph.D., M.Eng, and B.S. degrees in electrical engineering from MIT.
![](https://www.buildingbridges.org/app/uploads/888-110x110.png?nocache=1725760444)
Morten Elkjaer
Vice President for Financial Sector and Business Development - IFU DenmarkInvesting for SDG impact and commercial return in emerging markets, developing countries. Focus on financial intermediaries with a strategy to promote access for finance for micro and small enterprises, and financial inclusion; fund investments; larger public good infrastructure projects (blending private and public finance). Work on developing new instruments that promote SDG impact through the market including countries/markets in fragile situations, gender equality, micro and small enterprises.
![](https://www.buildingbridges.org/app/uploads/leticia_ferreras_astorqui-1-110x110.jpg?nocache=1725760444)
Leticia Ferreras Astorqui
Portfolio Manager - Allianz Global InvestorsEvent organized by
![](https://www.buildingbridges.org/app/uploads/seedstards-10years-e1691757838652-400x109.png)