Last Friday, April 25th, The Next Lunch took place, a special event for managing partners of NVP members and their newest colleague. Following a warm welcome by Annemarie Jorritsma, Otto Raspe (Chief Economist at Rabobank Netherlands) kicked off the program with a sharp analysis of the potential economic impact of an escalating trade war. Aman Bahel (Global Head, Fund Services at TMF Group) then showed us how these trends affect our sector. Next, Irina Patrahau (Strategic Analyst at HCSS) offered insights into the geopolitical challenges surrounding critical raw materials. Lastly, a lively panel discussion followed with Otto, Irnia, Felix Zwart (NVP) and Roel Reijnen (TIN Capital), engaging both speakers and participants in a conversation about the influence of geopolitics on the investment landscape. The event ended with a walking lunch, a perfect opportunity to connect and exchange ideas. A big thank you to all the speakers and participants!