Financing & IPO Summit 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025
Agenda of Transformation: From Theory to Applied Strategy.
We have designed the day for maximum impact, alternating panel sessions with hands-on workshops and high-value networking.
- 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome & Strategic Coffee
- 09:30 – 10:00 | Opening Remarks
- Daniela Maior & Daniela Aldescu, Partners, VERTIK – on the available financing routes
- Ioannis Tsakiris, Vice President, European Investment Bank – on strengthening the EU capital market as a strategic priority for EIB
- Radu Hanga, Chairman, Bucharest Stock Exchange – on available opportunities and the development of the local capital market
- 10:00 – 10:40 | Panel 1: International Capital in 2025
- Marius Cara, Head of European Investment Bank Group Office in Romania (EIB)
- Cristian Nacu, Senior Country Officer, International Finance Corporation Romania (IFC)
- Andrei Svoronos, Associate Director, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Răzvan Butucaru, Partner, Financial Services & Advisory Leader, Forvis Mazars
Moderator: Daniela Maior, VERTIK
- 10:40 – 10:50 | Presentation: From Startup to Investment Ready Company, Marketing & Growth Checklist
- Daniel Slăvenie, CEO & Partner Limitless Agency
- 10:50 – 11:10 | Panel 2: Growing Businesses – Collaborating with Consultants
- Iulia Lascău, Managing Partner, Argus Audit
- Daniel Slăvenie, CEO & Partner, Limitless Agency
- Ștefan Pârvu, Managing Partner eVantage Soft
- Emeric Domokos, Domokos Partners
Moderator: Daniela Aldescu, VERTIK
- 11:10 – 11:20 | Presentation of the Termene Business Hub study: 145 Companies that haven’t experienced any crisis in the last 17 years
- Ionuț Bonoiu, Head of Context & Clarity, Termene.ro
- 11:20 – 11:40 | Networking Break & Valuable Connections
- 11:40 – 12:20 | Panel 3: Companies that Succeeded with Investment Funds
- Tony Romani, Investment Committee Member, Invenio Partners & Radu Savopol, Co-Fondator 5togo
- Valentin Filip, Managing Partner, Fortech Investments & Ciprian Cazacu, Fondator easySales
- Bogdan Chiriță, Partner, Value4Capital & Cosmin Daraban, CEO and Co-Founder Silkweb (trading under GoMag)
Moderator: Daniela Iliescu, Executive Director, ROPEA
- 12:20 – 13:00 | 1-to-1 Discussions with Entrepreneurs: From Vision to IPO or Financing
- Guest 1: Peter de Boer, CEO, DN AGRAR Group – the largest company listed on the AeRO market, one of Romania’s leading integrated agri-food companies, and the largest cow’s milk producer in Europe
- Guest 2: Raul Țărnaru, CEO & Founder Novarion
- Guest 3: Ligia Ciornei, Film Producer, and Viorel Chesaru, Executive Director, Chainsaw Europe Studio – Financing in the Film Industry
- 13:00 – 14:00 | Business Lunch
- 14:00 – 15:00 | Series 1 – Applied Workshops (parallel sessions)
- Workshop 1: Audit as a Strategic Partner: From Compliance to Sustainable Growth, by ARGUS Audit
- Workshop 2: How to Tell Your Company’s Story and Attract the Right Investors, by VERTIK
- 15:00 – 16:00 | Applied Workshops (parallel sessions)
- Workshop 3: From Intuition to Informed Decision: How to Leverage Company Data with Integrated Management Systems and Artificial Intelligence, by eVantage Soft
- Workshop 4: Navigating Legal Challenges in Due Diligence: How to Identify Real Obstacles, by Domokos Partners
Learn directly from those who build and finance success in Romania.
We make sure that only experts with proven, hands-on experience in transactions and company growth take the stage.
Daniela MaiorPartener VERTIK
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Daniela Maior is building an ecosystem designed to help leading companies unlock their full market potential, navigate the complexities of the IPO process, and achieve outstanding valuations—both at listing and as they continue to thrive on the stock market. Daniela’s passion lies in enabling businesses to grow their market value by millions of euros annually through innovative and world-class Investor Relations practices.
Daniela’s journey began over 17 years ago on the trading floor, where she discovered a deep interest in connecting companies with investors. Breaking into the financial industry and mastering the intricacies of capital markets required resilience, creativity, and significant effort. Throughout her career, Daniela has led transformative initiatives, including the first-ever “Investor Relations and Liquidity” Program in Romania, commissioned by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This pioneering project significantly improved the communication strategies and market liquidity of three prominent publicly listed companies.
One of Daniela’s proudest achievements is co-founding and leading the Romanian Investor Relations Association (ARIR). Over more than five years, ARIR brought together companies representing over 90% of the Bucharest Stock Exchange’s market capitalization, setting new standards for corporate transparency and governance in the region.
Daniela recently earned a Ph.D. in Finance from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, reaffirming her commitment to continuous learning and deepening her expertise. Beyond her professional endeavors, Daniela is actively involved in financial and entrepreneurial education initiatives, where she shares her insights to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders.
Daniela AldescuPartener VERTIK
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Daniela is an experienced leader and a C-Level Investor Relations Educator with over a decade of experience and a demonstrated track record in capital markets.
Passionate about advancing the field of investor relations and actively involved in the start-up ecosystem, since 2020 Daniela co-founded and has been developing VERTIK Group, which includes a top consulting company in the capital market specializing in providing comprehensive consulting services for Investor Relations and Public Relations and an investment vehicle, and Smart Impact Capital, a micro-VC that supports start-ups in the early stage.
As Partner at VERTIK, Daniela is coordinating the strategic and operational activity of the company, in direct dialogue with clients, contributing to their IR & PR Strategy development and execution.
She has been actively involved in coordinating the operational activities of the Romanian Investor Relations Association (ARIR) for over 5 years and collaborating with the 40 members of the organization to ensure the implementation of IR best practices on the local capital market.
Daniela’s journey in the capital markets began during her tenure at prominent companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange such as OMV Petrom and Electrica. During her time there, she played a crucial role in overseeing investor relations and strategy activities and contributing to the success of the organization. She interacted with over 100 local and international investors and coordinated the organization of events dedicated to them, supporting management in conveying the company’s message.
She is also an active business angel with over 20 investments in the last 5 years in start-ups from the health, fintech, and edutech verticals.
Ioannis Tsakiris Vice President, European Investment Bank
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Yannis Tsakiris is a Vice President in the European Investment Bank.
From 2019 to 2023 he was Deputy Minister for Development and
Investments in Greece, responsible primarily for the public investment
programme, the European funds and the national development bank.
He was also Alternate Governor of the EBRD and the World Bank and
in the Board of Directors of the Black Sea Trade and development
Bank.
Until 2019, he held several senior positions in the European Investment
Fund, involved in European venture capital markets that were under
development phase, in particular in the South-eastern Europe and EU
Neighbouring Countries, where he had also set-up and developed
several investment and financing initiatives and platforms.
He holds a BSc and an MSc in Mining Engineering from the National
Technical University of Athens and an MBA degree from the
Management School of the Imperial College in London
Marius CaraHead of European Investment Bank Group Office in Romania (EIB)
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Before being appointed as Head of the EIB Group Office in Bucharest, Marius Cara served as Deputy Head of the Investor Relations and Sustainable Finance Division at the European Investment Bank (EIB). In this role, he was responsible for maintaining regular dialogue with investors, rating agencies, credit and market analysts, as well as for broader market communication regarding EIB developments.
In the area of green bonds and sustainable finance, Marius closely follows market and regulatory developments. He has been directly involved in the promotion and marketing of the EIB’s sustainable debt products – Climate Awareness Bonds and Sustainability Awareness Bonds – and in presenting the EIB’s strategy at conferences and investor events.
In 2021, Marius was seconded to the European Commission for a period of three years to support the NextGeneration EU funding programme. The main objectives of this secondment were to provide technical expertise and help build the Commission’s investor relations capacity.
Marius joined the EIB in 2006 as Advisor to the Audit Committee and moved to the Capital Markets Department in 2011. Prior to joining the EIB, he worked for several years as an internal auditor within the United Nations system and as a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Romania, and is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA). He is also a member of the Romanian Chamber of Financial Auditors (CAFR) and the Romanian Body of Expert and Chartered Accountants (CECCAR).
Marius is fluent in English and French, and a native Romanian speaker.
Cristian NacuSenior Country Officer pentru International Financial Corporation Romania (IFC)
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Romanian born and educated, with more than 20 years of experience in private equity,
investment banking and privatization, Cristian Nacu is one of the most experienced and
respected managers and investment professionals in the region.
For 10 years he has been Partner in Enterprise Investors, one of the largest and oldest
private equity firms in Central and Eastern Europe and he managed EI’s Representative
Office in Romania. In addition, for two years he has been also senior advisor of the President
of the firm. Enterprise Investors has been one of the most active and successful private
equity investors in CEE and Romania. Active since 1990, Enterprise Investors has raised nine
funds with total capital exceeding EUR 2.5 billion. These funds have invested EUR 1.8
billion in 139 companies and exited 126 companies with total gross proceeds of EUR 3.6
billion, including 34 IPOs of portfolio companies completed on the stock exchanges
in Warsaw (WSE), Prague (PSE) and New York (NYSE).
Previously, Cristian Nacu worked as investment professional for over 6 years for
International Finance Corporation within the World Bank Group and for two years as top
executive for Fondul Proprietatii de Stat, the former governmental privatization agency.
He also had a prestigious non-profit activity being board member or chairing many
professional or non-profit organizations. He is Chairman of the board of Junior Achievement
Romania, one of the world largest educational organization for entrepreneurial skills and has
been for many years President of SEEPEA, the South Eastern European private equity
association and board member of Nesst Foundation Romania, a supporter of social
entrepreneurship.
Well recognized investment professional, he received numerous distinctions and awards.
Cristian Nacu holds a degree from the Polytechnics University in Bucharest and completed
multiple trainings in finance
Radu HangaPresident, Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB)
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Radu Hanga is the Chairman of the Board of Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), since 2020, and of the Central Securities Depositary, since 2023.
Since June 2023. Mr Hanga is also Chairman of Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS).
Prior, between 2017 and 2020, he was member of BVBs’ Board of Directors. From 2020 until 2022, he was also a member of the Executive Committee of the Association of Asset Managers in Romania (AAF). Before, between 2015 and 2020, Mr. Hanga was President of AAF. He has an extensive experience in the financial markets, with Certificate in Global Management (INSEAD), Master in Board Practice and Directorship (Henley Business School/Envisia), MBA Program (IDE), postgraduate studies in Business Administration (European Institute for Business Administration UBB), specialization in International Financial System (IBR in partnership with Chartered Institute of Bankers Scotland), Erasmus Program (University of East London).
Mr. Hanga started his career in the financial markets in 1997, as analyst at the brokerage company SSIF Broker (BRK), and in 1999 he joined Banca Transilvania’s team (TLV), as Capital market officer (1999 – 2002). He held more positions in Banca Transilvania group of companies, among which Vice-President of the Board of Directors of BT Securities (2001-2005), Head of Capital Market Department at Banca Transilvania (2002-2013), CEO of SAI BT Asset Management (2005-2013), Strategy Executive Officer-Group Coordination of Banca Transilvania (2013-2017) and Senior Advisor for the Board of Directors of Banca Transilvania (2017-2020). Mr. Hanga was member of the Board of Directors of other listed companies such as Boromir Prod (2013 – 2017), SIF Moldova (2013 – 2017) and SIF Oltenia (2017 – 2020).
Andrei SvoronosAssociate Director European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
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Andrei Svoronos is an Associate Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), covering the Food & Agri and Real Estate sectors. He has over 20 years of corporate banking experience. Andrei holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the Academy of Economic Studies and is a graduate of the Banking and Financial Management Faculty of Piraeus University.
At EBRD, he has participated in numerous landmark transactions with local and regional players, deploying a wide spectrum of financing instruments, including senior bilateral loans, bond issuances, and equity investments. The EBRD is a major institutional investor in Romania, having invested nearly €12 billion in over 570 projects to date.
Peter de BoerCEO DN AGRAR Group
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Peter de Boer is a visionary business leader, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of DN AGRAR Group, one of Romania’s most prominent players in sustainable agriculture, the largest cow milk producer in Europe.
Peter brings more than a decade of cross-functional leadership experience in corporate strategy, finance, and investor relations, paired with a forward-thinking vision rooted in long-term value creation. He joined DN AGRAR, the company founded by his family, in 2019 as Director of Strategy and Investor Relations, with a mandate to modernize and reposition the company through capital market engagement, digital transformation, and robust strategic planning. A pivotal achievement under his leadership was coordinating the Group’s listing on the AeRO Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange in 2022, a move that significantly increased its public visibility and institutional credibility, achieving a doubling of the share price in just three years post-listing. Peter’s work has been instrumental in shaping DN AGRAR’s organizational identity and growth model, transforming it into a company with strong governance, market presence, and sustainability credentials.
As CEO, Peter is now responsible for executing the Group’s 2025–2030 Development Strategy, which focuses on expanding milk production capacity, diversifying revenue streams, and solidifying DN AGRAR’s leadership in sustainable agribusiness in Eastern Europe. He is also guiding preparations for the company’s upcoming listing on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, a strategic leap designed to attract new capital, enhance liquidity, and broaden the investor base.
Decisive and future-focused, Peter is not only leading DN AGRAR Group but also redefining what modern agricultural leadership looks like in Eastern Europe. Alongside his executive role, he co-founded and manages DB NextGen Invest B.V., his family investment company based in the Netherlands, through which they jointly invest in a diversified portfolio of assets. This platform reflects a shared commitment to building long-term sustainable wealth and intergenerational value through responsible, forward-looking investment strategies.
Committed to support sustainable economic development, Peter also serves as a board member of The Netherlands Romanian Chamber of Commerce (NRCC), actively contributing to strengthening bilateral business relations and promoting Dutch Romanian partnerships.
He holds a degree in Law and Business Administration from Leiden University, the Netherlands, and further specialized in financial evaluation at the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI). This unique blend of legal, business, and financial expertise has equipped him to lead with both analytical rigor and strategic boldness.
Răzvan ButucaruPartner, Financial Services & Advisory Leader Forvis Mazars
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Răzvan Butucaru is a Partner and Financial Services & Advisory Leader at Forvis Mazars Romania. He leads a team providing:
- M&A support,
- Consultancy on accounting and regulatory standards (including ESG),
- IT consulting, corporate governance, and risk management.
His client base spans multiple sectors, with a focus on financial services. He regularly hosts leadership workshops, speaks at technical events, and contributes to industry publications. Previously, he worked in international audit and banking. He holds a BSc from ASE Bucharest, is a licensed financial auditor, member of CAFR and ACCA, certified CIA and CISA, and completed INSEAD’s Corporate Governance program.
Iulia LascăuManaging Partner, Argus Audit
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Iulia Lascău is an exceptional professional with over 25 years of experience in financial audit and consulting. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Argus Audit SRL in Bucharest (established in 2006), where she leads a dedicated team specializing in financial-accounting expertise, audit, management consulting, tax compliance, payroll, and personnel administration.
In parallel, she serves as Chair of the EMEA Board of Directors at BKR International, after previously holding the role of Vice Chair (since 2022), contributing strategically to the regional and international development of the organization that brings together independent firms from over 80 countries.
Iulia is Vice President of the Association of Independent Directors in Romania and an associate member of ROPEA – the Romanian Private Equity Association.
Academically, she holds an Executive MBA from Tiffin University (USA) and an M.A. in Board Practice and Directorship from Henley Business School. She is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Chamber of Financial Auditors, the Chamber of Tax Consultants, and the Chamber of Chartered and Authorized Accountants.
Accredited as a chartered accountant, financial auditor, and tax consultant, Iulia has an impressive portfolio of companies, coordinating financial analyses, audits, and due diligence projects for international companies operating in Romania or seeking to expand into the Romanian market.
Iulia is also a trusted advisor for young entrepreneurs who need guidance and a better understanding of financial indicators to grow their businesses, participating in the ROPEA taskforce for Entrepreneurship.
She promotes audit as a key activity and as a partnership for sustainable development and strong governance.
Daniel SlăvenieCEO & Partner Limitless Agency
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Daniel Slăvenie has over 15 years of experience in digital marketing and entrepreneurship and is the CEO of Limitless Agency, one of the leading performance marketing agencies in Romania. His passion for technology and innovation began in high school, when he first explored the online world. Throughout his career, he has also expanded his activity as an investor in tech companies and across various industries. Today, Daniel focuses on strengthening Limitless in the local market and expanding its operations internationally.
Emeric DomokosDomokos Partners
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Emeric Domokos, Managing Partner of our law firm, has over 19 years of professional
experience, including 14 years with Schoenherr Rechtsanwälte, with a strong background in
corporate M&A, commercial, administrative, and civil litigations. He is recognised by
both clients and peers for his expertise and reputation.
Emeric has successfully represented both Romanian and international clients before
national courts and international tribunals, and has been involved in arbitration proceedings
before ICSID.
A defining case in his career was the landmark judgment in the case Bărbulescu vs
România. In addition, Emeric has handled complex energy-related disputes, including
insolvency proceedings and debt recovery matters, notably representing clients in over 50
litigations connected to the insolvency of the Romanian state-owned hydropower producer
Hidroelectrica.
Emeric is fluent in Romanian, English and German.
Ștefan PârvuManaging Partner, Evantage Soft
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Stefan Pârvu is Managing Partner at eVantage Soft, having 15+ years of experience in building and leading technology-driven organizations. Currently he coordinates a team of 200+ professionals across Europe, shaping an IT consulting ecosystem designed to deliver globally. Under his leadership, eVantage Soft blends technology expertise with business insight, offering integrated solutions that help companies navigate complexity and transform faster.
He has worked with over 15 international companies across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, pharma, retail, energy, overseeing large-scale digitalization projects that generated measurable impact in efficiency, agility, and growth. A strong advocate for collaboration between business and academia, Stefan promotes partnerships between the businesses and academia while also engaging at industry events, championing IT as a catalyst for competitiveness and sustainable development.
His leadership style emphasizes strategic vision, adaptability, and the creation of long-term value for both clients and partners.
Dorin CaizerCustomer Success Manager, Evantage Soft
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Dorin Caizer is an experienced IT and business consultant with over 13 years of experience supporting international companies in the Aviation, Automotive, and Consumer Goods sectors. He helps organizations navigate digital transformation, optimize processes, and implement innovative solutions that deliver tangible business value.
Throughout his career, Dorin has guided projects for clients including Renault, British American Tobacco, Lufthansa Systems, and Tarom, focusing on aligning technology, strategy, and business goals. He is known for building strong relationships with teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and driving results in complex, cross-functional environments.
Passionate about digital innovation and strategic consulting, Dorin brings a solution-oriented approach to help organizations achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.
Ciprian Cazacu CEO & Co-Founder, easySales
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Ciprian Cazacu is a Romanian entrepreneur, CEO & Co-Founder of easySales, a SaaS platform that automates and centralizes online sales. Launched in 2019, the platform connects online stores with marketplaces such as eMAG, Amazon, eBay, and Altex, offering solutions for stock synchronization, automatic invoicing, product description translation, and integration with couriers and ERPs. Active in 5 European countries, the platform has helped over 1,000 merchants quickly process orders and scale their operations.
Valentin FilipManaging Partner, Fortech Investments
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Valentin Filip is Managing Partner at Fortech Investments, where he oversees the start-up portfolio and the development of strategic partnerships. With over 15 years of experience in technology, entrepreneurship, product development, and business growth, Valentin has worked with companies of various sizes and at different stages of development.
He began his career as a software developer, later moving into product management, executive positions, and co-founder roles in several start-ups. Today, he leverages his expertise to support the growth of Fortech Investments’ portfolio and actively contributes as a board member in multiple start-ups.
Radu SavopolCEO, Co-Founder 5togo
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Radu Savopol is an entrepreneur passionate about building authentic, people-oriented brands. In 2015, he launched 5 to go – a friendly concept that redefined the “to go” coffee culture in Romania and quickly became the largest coffee shop franchise in the country and the most widespread chain of its kind in Eastern Europe, with over 650 locations in more than 160 cities.
Beyond his business vision, Radu also brought a creative contribution through the design of each coffee shop, creating a warm and accessible atmosphere. Under his leadership, 5 to go has received international recognition through numerous awards and has become a success story in Romanian entrepreneurship.
Tony RomaniInvestment Committee Member, Invenio Partners
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Tony Romani is a capital markets specialist with extensive experience in domestic and international M&A transactions. Both prior to and during his collaboration with Invenio, Tony has supported partnerships that bring visionary investors together with renowned brands.
Invenio Partners is a regional investment fund that secured the support of its investors for a second fund of nearly €60 million, dedicated exclusively to Romania, Bulgaria, and Serbia. From this fund, Invenio partnered with the founders of 5 to go to transform this exceptional brand into one of the most successful Romanian brands worldwide.
In 2025, Invenio launched the fundraising process for its third investment fund and is currently in advanced discussions with investors from Romania, the region, and Western Europe.
Cosmin DarabanCEO and Co-Founder Silkweb (trading under GoMag)
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With a solid online experience since 2000, Cosmin Dărăban is a recognized leader in the field of entrepreneurship and eCommerce. Specializing in online marketing, traffic growth techniques and sales optimization, Cosmin has developed multiple projects that support businesses to thrive in the digital environment.
Among its initiatives are Gomag the eCommerce platform, one of the biggest eCommerce solutions in Romania, and Academia de eCommerce, an educational hub for entrepreneurs who want to perfect their online strategies.
He has also created products such as GoFunnel, a board game for entrepreneurs, the Made for Business planner, the reference book “eCommerce no Bull$#!t. Everything you need to sell online” (2019) and Doza de eCommerce, podcast by Gomag.
Actively involved in the eCommerce community, Cosmin is a valued speaker and juror at top industry events. Under his guidance, Gomag supports more than 4.500 online stores from various industries, contributing to the growth and success of many businesses.
Bogdan ChirițăPartner, Value4Capital
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Bogdan started his career in the audit department of Deloitte, quickly advancing as part of teams auditing the Romanian subsidiaries of leading multinationals. In 2007, he moved to Transaction Advisory, accepting an offer from Ernst & Young as a Senior Consultant. Advancing to Manager, he was exposed to a broad spectrum of transaction related matters and industries in Romania.
He joined V4C in April 2012, as an Associate to focus on Romanian and Balkan transactions. Promoted to Investment Director in 2016, and to Partner in 2023, Bogdan has led V4C sourcing efforts in this region and participated in all the team’s investments outside Poland since he joined the firm, including the pioneering exit of MedLife. Bogdan led the firm’s two recent Romanian investment, GoMag and Clarfon. Also, he has been appointed to the Board of Doktor24 in Hungary and worked closely with management as they grew the business through organic expansion and acquisitions.
Daniela IliescuExecutive Director, ROPEA
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Daniela Iliescu is a finance professional with 25 years of professional experience in the financial sector, covering banking and financial institutions, as well as the private equity industry, professional audit and consulting services, and having held both executive and non-executive positions.
Currently, Daniela is a member of the Board of Directors of Patria Bank since 2014. Daniela is the Executive Director of the ROPEA – Romanian Private Equity Association since 2022, actively supporting the development of the private equity eco-system. Since November 2023, Daniela is also a member of the Supervisory Board of the Investment and Development Bank, the Romanian development bank set-up by the Government.
Daniela holds a Diploma in Board Practice & Directorship issued by Henley Business School & Envisia, has completed Executive MBA courses at the Vienna University of Economics and has graduated from the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies.
Raul ȚărnaruCEO & Founder Novarion
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Raul Țărnaru is the CEO & Founder of Novarion and the visionary behind The Lake Home – the “Neighborhood of Good Manners” in Sibiu, an urban regeneration project spanning 53,000 sqm, transformed into a green and smart community. His philosophy is clear: choose the best specialists, invest in quality, and put people’s lives at the center of every decision.
With an entrepreneurial journey that began in 2007 and solid experience in real estate since 2016, Raul has built high-performing teams and launched landmark projects, from RE/MAX Xux Investment to The River Chalet. In 2021, he founded Novarion – Living Xperience, the company that develops sustainable and premium projects, with The Lake Home as its flagship example.
Today, with nearly 200 apartments contracted and a new urban hotel project in downtown Sibiu, Raul Țărnaru is emerging as one of the strong voices of Romania’s new generation of developers, a leader for whom real estate means communities, not just buildings.
Ligia CiorneiFilm Producer
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Ligia Ciornei is an interdisciplinary artist, screenwriter, director, and producer, known for integrating mixed reality into storytelling. She studied Film Directing and Production at “I.L. Caragiale” UNATC in Bucharest, where she is now completing a PhD on immersive cinema distribution and technology. Her films—including Clouds of Chernobyl, Do You Believe in God?, Vintage, and the VR short Dr. TEX—have screened internationally and are available on HBO Max, Tubi, and Amazon Prime. Beyond film, she creates performative installations like Citadela and directs theater works such as Grounded. She is artistic director of the Thinking Festival (www.noeticark.com) and a film selector at Simfest (www.simfest.ro), an artistic consultant for the Noetic Ark, and has completed research residencies at the University of Southern California and the Birmingham Institute of Robotics. She is currently producing Gone Guy, a feature documentary, as well as two feature films: Three Sisters My Robot, and Grounded-Between Borders.
Viorel Chesaru Deputy CEO, Chainsaw Europe Studio
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Viorel Chesaru is a renowned Romanian producer and post-production specialist with a career of nearly three decades in film, television, and international co-productions. Currently serving as Executive Director of Chainsaw Europe Studio, he has played a key role in introducing Hollywood-level post-production expertise to Romania and in leading the company’s growth in international cinema.
With extensive expertise in post-production since 2000, combined with a solid IT background, Viorel is able to oversee all operational and financial aspects of company activity. Having been part of Chainsaw Europe since its inception, he has in-depth knowledge of all internal workflows and client relations. Trained in post-production at the sister company in Los Angeles, he successfully brought Hollywood standards and practices to the Romanian market.
As President of the Creative Romanian Filmmakers Association, Viorel actively advocates for Romania as a competitive filmmaking destination, promoting attractive incentive schemes and excellence in production services.
Ionuț BonoiuHead of Context & Clarity, Termene.ro
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Journalist and editorial strategy specialist with 25 years of experience in business media and corporate communications. Since May 2025, he has been Head of Context & Clarity at Termene.ro, where he combines data analysis, artificial intelligence, and journalism to deliver relevant economic insights. He founded BusinessPedia.ro, a project dedicated to rediscovering and promoting the history of Romanian entrepreneurship. Previously, he led the Forbes Romania newsroom for nearly 15 years and held key editorial positions at Business Magazin and Ziarul Financiar. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at business events, known for his clear, data-driven, and contextual approach.
Who is this summit for?
We created this event exclusively for entrepreneurs and their teams. You are the right fit if you are:
- An entrepreneur or CEO of a company with a turnover of over €1 million and clear growth plans. You can bring your extended team to the event – we know you’re not building alone.
- A CFO or Financial Director looking to diversify your company’s sources of financing.
- A business leader from a listed company exploring new stages of development.
- An investor or financier seeking to connect with the most promising companies in Romania.
Don’t let financing be a barrier. Make it your success strategy.
The companies that will dominate the market in the coming years are those that understand today how to attract smart capital. Financing & IPO Summit 2025 is your opportunity to gain the knowledge and connections needed to turn ambitious plans into measurable reality.
Seats are strictly limited to the profiles mentioned above, in order to ensure the quality of interactions. If you are a consultant and wish to attend, please contact us at [email protected].
At the end of the day, you will walk away with:
on the spectrum of financing: from private funding, supranational financing institutions, to corporate bonds and IPOs.
to prepare your company for investment: business presentation, audit and corporate governance, marketing, legal, and a solid operational structure.
from real case studies, presented by entrepreneurs and financiers who have already walked this path.
with financing institutions, investment funds, consultants, and other top entrepreneurs from the ecosystem.
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