Luxembourg & CEE Investment Forum: Connecting Capital and Opportunities

Date: 22 September 2026
Time: 13.30 Registration / 14.00 Seminar / 17.45 Networking Cocktail
Location: NH Collection Prague Carlo IV – Senovážné nám. 13/991, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia

The Luxembourg Embassy in Prague, LPEA, ALFI, the Czech Private Equity and Venture Capital Association and the Capital Market Association of the Czech Republic, are pleased to invite you to the Luxembourg & CEE Investment Forum: Connecting Capital and Opportunities.

Join us for this exclusive seminar in Prague, bringing together leading fund managers and industry experts from the Central and Eastern European and Luxembourg investment communities.

Agenda:

– Opening remarks by Deputy Minister of Finance, Tomáš Krabec

Session 1: Luxembourg Market Macro Overview

– Overview of Luxembourg’s financial centre and investment fund ecosystem
– Key figures: assets under management, fund counts, and banking landscape
– Market split between liquid assets and alternative investments
– High-level context for CEE fund managers and investors less familiar with Luxembourg

Session 2: Czech Republic PE/VC Market Overview — Local Dynamics and Regional Opportunities

– Overview of the Czech Republic’s PE and VC ecosystem
– Key figures: fundraising activity, assets under management, transaction volumes, and market participants
– Cross-border investment opportunities and regional cooperation within Central and Eastern Europe
– High-level outlook for emerging managers, innovation ecosystems, and future market development in the Czech Republic

Session 3: Luxembourg Toolbox — Fund Structuring and Tax Neutrality

– Overview of Luxembourg fund vehicles and structuring solutions
– Matching fund structures to investment strategies and investor profiles, including considerations for CEE-focused managers
– Tax neutrality considerations and cross-border efficiency for regional and international fundraising
– ELTIF 2.0 opportunities for private market managers and distributors

Session 4: Delegation Models and Service-Provider Ecosystem

– Understanding Luxembourg’s delegation framework
– Roles of administrators, depositaries, ManCos, auditors, and law firms
– Operational setup considerations for first-time and emerging CEE fund managers
– Practical next steps when establishing a Luxembourg structure

Session 5: Distribution and Fundraising Capabilities from Luxembourg

– Accessing European and international investors through Luxembourg
– Distribution channels, passporting, and treaty-network advantages
– Fundraising support ecosystem and investor access strategies for CEE-focused investment platforms
– Addressing the key question: “Will Luxembourg help us raise capital?”The co-organisers look forward to welcoming you – for an afternoon of insightful discussions and networking opportunities.