Slaven Kordić at 3. HBOR INVEST Conference

The 3rd HBOR INVEST Conference, organised by the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) on 10 November 2026 at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, brought together leading domestic and international experts to discuss the evolving private equity landscape.

Our Managing Partner @Slaven Kordić joined industry experts @Rossen Ivanov (BlackPeak Capital), @Rosa Maric, CFA (PBZ Croatia osiguranje) and @Julien Coustaury (Fil Rouge Capital) for the panel discussion “Is Valuation the Reason Behind the Slowdown in Exit Activity?”. The discussion explored current market conditions, investor and entrepreneur expectations, and the role of valuation in shaping exit strategies and successful exiting investments.

The importance of successful exits was also highlighted by Tomislav Ćorić, Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia and Minister of Finance, who emphasised that an exit is not the end of an investment story, but rather confirmation that a company has realised its potential and an opportunity to channel capital into new investments. He also stressed the importance of ensuring businesses have access to diverse sources of financing, including venture capital and private equity, to support the continued development of the Croatian economy.