This interactive meeting will feature a research presentation on GPCA’s Mid-Year Industry Data & Analysis, followed by a keynote session on “Investing in an Environment of Geopolitical Risk” with Jeffrey Perlman, the newly appointed President of Warburg Pincus, and Hemal Mirani, Managing Director at HarbourVest Partners. The discussion will be led by GPCA Board Member Craig Thorburn, Director of Research and Insights at Future Fund, drawing from Future Fund's recent report on geopolitics.
Other featured speakers:
Lincoln Pan,Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity, PAG
Eric Acher,Co-Founder & Managing General Partner, monashees
Please register early, as space is limited; RSVPs will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Jia Xin Ong at jxong@gpcapital.org for any questions regarding the program.
In July 2018, LeapFrog Investments invested in Ascent Meditech, an India-based manufacturer of orthopedic medical devices. The company produces over 400 healthcare products, including heat belts, braces, orthotics, bandages, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and adult diapers.
With LeapFrog's support, Ascent implemented a recruitment policy that advocated for hiring local people in its production facilities. About 37% of these employees are women. LeapFrog collaborated with Ascent's management to create a supportive environment, including separate facilities for women, an on-site female doctor and a staffed daycare for childcare access. Ascent further engaged the community by sourcing local goods and services, organizing health camps and funding scholarships. Most of Ascent’s products, priced 30% lower than competitors, cater to low-income consumers, with 90% of sales reaching those living on under USD11.20 per day.
