Europe-India investment corridor takes shape: Community of 60 institutional investors, capital allocators and senior business leaders convene in Zurich as landmark FTA reshapes capital flows.

First dedicated Europe-India investment forum, hosted by FINMA-regulated SwissGlobal Private Wealth AG, brings together European allocators and Indian fund managers representing over €1 trillion in AUM. Mumbai edition planned for October 2026.

Zurich, Switzerland, 9th April 2026, ZEX PR WIRE - On 12 March, approximately 60 C-suite decision-makers including European family offices, private banks, institutional allocators, and Indian GPs and fund managers collectively representing over €1 trillion in assets under management gathered at the Park Hyatt Zürich for the inaugural Europe India Investment Summit (EIIS) - the first institutional-grade forum dedicated to the Europe-India cross-border investment corridor to be hosted on European soil.

"European allocators seeking India exposure need more than introductions - they need a trusted platform and partners who understand both the opportunity and the complexity," said Vishal Sawhney, Founder & CEO of SwissGlobal Private Wealth AG, and Curator of EIIS. "SwissGlobal, as a FINMA regulated Swiss institution and member of the Swiss Association of Asset Managers was uniquely positioned to build this platform with the rigour and credibility that institutional investors expect."

The summit arrives at a pivotal moment. The EU-India Free Trade Agreement, concluded on 27 January 2026 and described by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the "mother of all deals," follows the EFTA-India Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA, in force since October 2025) and the UK-India FTA (signed July 2025).

Together, India, the EU, EFTA states, and the UK represent approximately a quarter of both the world's population and GDP. EIIS was conceived to translate this macro momentum into institutional-level action connecting the allocators who want India exposure with the fund managers who can deliver it.

"The inaugural EIIS Summit in Zurich marks an important step in building a new axis of trust between European capital and Indian investment opportunities. What stood out was the clear focus on tangible outcomes and long-term partnerships, rather than just dialogue," added Patricia Falco Beccalli, Founding Partner at Falco Global Partners.

The programme was designed around the questions European allocators are actually asking. Discussions ranged from India's regulatory complexity and capital market depth to the hard realities of VC exit timelines and India's business climate - questions that rarely get honest answers at conventional industry gatherings. Sessions ran well beyond their scheduled time as participants challenged speakers and each other with sharp, candid debate on both the opportunities and the risks.

Mr. Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) outlined why capital markets will define the next phase of the Europe-India partnership beyond trade agreements.

Associate Professor Kate Sullivan de Estrada of the University of Oxford provided a macro geopolitical context with a depth of India expertise rarely found on European platforms.

"Ambitious yet grounded - a thinker's summit in the best sense," said Kate Sullivan de Estrada. "The EIIS brought together sharp minds, real-world experience, and a strong emphasis on human connection."

Speakers from EIIS sponsors - Himanshu Singh (Country head - Germany, ICICI Bank), Milapsinh Jadeja (Founder & MD, iRoller Capital), and Marc Schiedermeier (Managing Director, Capital formation Europe, EAAA Alternatives) presented investment theses spanning public markets, venture capital, and alternatives.

A panel of active LPs and VC-GPs, moderated by Siddhartha Ahluwalia of Neon Fund, debated what is working and what is not in the Indian innovation ecosystem.

"I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the founders of the EIIS for convening such a focused and high-quality gathering of investors, business leaders, and policymakers," said Himesh Patel, Founder & CEO of Sync Neural Genesis AG. "This convergence of policy, capital, and innovation creates a uniquely attractive environment for global investors seeking to participate in India's next phase of development."

Building on the momentum from the inaugural event, EIIS has announced plans for its second flagship edition in Mumbai, October 2026 - opening the corridor in both directions by bringing European allocators to India for on-the-ground market access and engagement with Indian allocators and family offices seeking European co-investment opportunities.

Between flagship editions, EIIS will host private, invitation-only gatherings connecting allocators, GPs, and fund managers across the corridor year-round.

About EIIS
The Europe India Investment Summit is an invitation-only institutional forum connecting capital allocators and investment managers between Europe and India across private equity, venture capital, public markets, and alternative assets.

Inaugural edition: Park Hyatt Zürich, 12 March 2026.

Second edition: Mumbai, October 2026 (planned).

EIIS for Summit enquiries:

Vasu Srinivasan, Founder - Via Indica & Curator - EIIS

vasu@viaindica.com

https://swissglobalag.com/europe-india-investment-summit/

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