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CAIA France
Healthtech and Healthcare Private Investing in 2026

CAIA France is hosting a sector-specific panel discussion in collaboration with BNP Paribas Asset Management, to explore health-related private investing. Starting with early-stage innovation, biotech entrepreneurs will provide insights into current drug development R&D practices and the impact of AI for the VC healthtech ecosystem.

In a second part, we will try to assess the attractiveness of healthtech/healthcare business models across subsectors (payer, provider, biopharma, medtech, life science tools) and strategies (buyout, growth/late stage and leveraged finance).

This event will be held in French.

AGENDA

18:30 - Registrations

19:00 - Opening remarks by Gabriele Balagna, CFA, CAIA - CAIA France Chapter Head

19:05 - Primer on “Drug discovery innovation, potential breakthrough from AI and Biotech Venture Capital dynamics” with:

• Sophie Binay, PhD - Biotech executive, COO, CSO - oncology, virology, cardiovascular diseases, Former Board member at France Biotech
• Gilles Avenard, M.D. - Serial entrepreneur (30+ years) in drug development in Biotech and Pharma Industry

19:30 - Panel Discussion on "Trends in Healthtech/Healthcare strategies – Buyout, late stage/growth innovation, leveraged finance investing" with:

• François Touati - Global Head of Leveraged Loan Strategies at BNP Paribas Asset Management
• Victor Decrion – Managing Partner at Lauxera Capital Partners
• Nicolas Destang - Managing Director, Private Equity at BNP Paribas Asset Management

Moderator:
Laurent Bademian, CFA, CAIA - CAIA Chapter France Emeritus, Senior Investment Manager & CIO Alts at Orano

20:15 - Q&A

20:20 - Networking cocktail

Important notes before the event:

• This event is organized by dedicated CAIA members, who generously volunteer their personal time. Should you decide to register, we greatly appreciate your commitment to attending.
• If you find that you are unable to attend, please inform us at least 48 hours before the event. Your timely cancellations enable us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist and help minimize food and energy waste
• Kindly note that registrations must be completed in advance, as walk-ins will not be permitted. Given the event's limited capacity, we encourage you to register as early as possible to secure your spot. If the attendance limit is expanded, we will promptly notify you.
• Registering a guest is possible but complete guests details must be filled in.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
If you have questions or concerns regarding registration for this event, please contact CAIA EMEA Chapter Relations.

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