2026-04-28
Anatomy of Investment in Real Estate: From Strategy Selection to Asset Acquisition
On April 28, 2026, NewLook Finance held a private panel discussion at Lyra Music & Arts School, Limassol, for investors and partners on a systematic, parameter-driven approach to real estate investment in Cyprus, with a structural comparison to Austria. Panelists: Nikita Pestrikov, CFA (Co-founder, Allora), Dmitry Pryanishnikov (Co-Founder & CEO, Allea Group), and Nikita Ulianov (CEO, Continents Advisors). Moderated by Victoria Diyakova (Co-Founder, NewLook.Finance) and Michael Borisov (Co-Founder, CIO, QCraft Capital).
Strategy selection framework
How capital volume, time horizon, and risk tolerance dictate the choice of strategy, product type, and acquisition criteria across low-rise, mid-rise, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development.
Land acquisition & valuation
Pricing, construction cost factors, systematic site analysis, and transaction structuring for land assets.
Cyprus vs. Austria
A structural comparison of the two markets by liquidity, transparency, and yield.
Indirect exposure
Alternative routes into real estate: REITs, closed-ended funds, and RE-backed bridge credit.
Speakers
Nikita Pestrikov, CFA
Co-founder, Allora
Dmitry Pryanishnikov
Co-Founder & CEO, Allea Group
Nikita Ulianov
CEO, Continents Advisors
Sponsors
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2026-02-26
NewLook Finance: Winter Edition
On February 26, 2026, NewLook Finance: Winter Edition event took place at Warehouse, IT Quarter in Limassol, bringing together 100+ participants and 19 speakers. The gathering offered valuable opportunities for networking, sharing insights, and exploring new business avenues across both traditional and crypto markets.
Running from Bubbles
Trading ideas and strategies in public markets. WallStreetBets comes to Limassol.
Pay It Easy
Payments & Fintech done right. Problems and solutions in one place.
Open Like A Pro
All about bank account opening: where, how, why. KYC tips & tricks revealed. Crypto-friendly panel.
Bonus: Afterparty!
Presentation of the "ikigai4i" board game. Live guitar. Wine tasting.
Speakers
Sergey Belyaev
Head of Investment Research, Cayros
Ekaterina Anthony
CEO, Smart Compliance GmbH; Board Member, Swiss Crypto Valley Association
Victor Baron
CEO & Founder, Novo World Ltd
Igor Ustinov
CEO, HAPIC
Alexander Krapivko
Managing Director, NBI Investments
Igor Ojereliev
Partner, Portfolio Manager, RGL Capital
Dmitry Ivanov
Head of Panthea Capital
Alexey Afanassievsky
Head of Portfolio Management, Mind Money
Ekaterina Lazorina
Founder, Ploteum Advisors
Dmitry Mikhailov
CEO & Founder, Data Mining Technologies
Egor Morozov
Customer Solutions Director, Finery Markets
Sponsors
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2026-01-14
NewLook Finance: Alternative Investments
On January 14, 2026, NewLook Finance: Alternative Investments event took place at Lyra Music & Arts School, Limassol, bringing together 35 participants and 2 speakers. The gathering offered valuable opportunities for networking and sharing insights, with a particular focus on AI-related investments and Venture Capital.
AI bubble in public markets?
Exploring whether AI-themed stocks are currently in a "bubble" on public markets, and whether software companies are doomed by AI.
AI stack monetization
Examining which layers of the AI technology stack are best positioned for monetization, what components are likely to be absorbed by hyperscalers, and where true differentiation will emerge.
Venture capital
Exploring how VC funds work: sourcing, selection, due diligence, term sheet negotiations, monitoring, etc.
Selecting PE/VC managers
Discussing how to evaluate private equity and venture capital managers operating in the AI sector, and how AI-driven tools can enhance manager selection.
Speakers
Alexey Sidorov
Associate Partner, Flashpoint
Alex Viner
Head of Trading, Wise Wolves
Sponsors
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2025-11-06
NewLook Finance: Autumn Edition
On November 6, 2025, NewLook Finance: Autumn Edition event took place at Warehouse, IT Quarter in Limassol, bringing together 100+ participants and 19 speakers. Participants benefited from networking breaks, a welcome reception, and an evening buffet.
AI in finance
Exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming investment strategies, portfolio optimization, and risk management through data-driven insights.
Neo-banks & fintech
Keynote: "Neo-banking. New Era Starts Now." Exploring the rise of digital-first banks and their role in reshaping investment opportunities for individuals and businesses.
Transformation of family offices
How technology, AI, and modern wealth management tools are transforming family offices, enabling smarter strategies, governance, and legacy planning.
Digital assets
Discussion on the future of digital currencies, blockchain-powered payments, and the infrastructure required to support a decentralized financial ecosystem.
Speakers
Timur Abushkin
Chairman of BoD, Orient Capital
Sergei Portyanoi
Managing Director, Xtellus
Pavel Senchenko
Chairman of BoD, OQAM Finance
Konstantin Shulga
Founder & CEO, Finery Markets
Alexey Sidorov
Associate Partner, Flashpoint
Michael Borisov
Co-Founder, CIO, QCraft Capital
Alexey Afanassievsky
Executive Director, Mind Money
Alla Fedorova, CFA MBA MSc
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Larena Consulting Ltd
Boris Ginzburg ⚠
Alexander Gromov
Founder, Pickthebank
Kirill Kuchinsky
Executive Director, Skanestas Investments
Dmitry Ivanov
Head of Panthea Capital
Eldar Khamitov
Co-GP, Polymorphic Capital
Evgeny Pundrovsky
Founder, Ormax AI Wealth App
Evgeny Reznikov
CEO, GPT Invest
George Georgiades
New York Attorney, Entrepreneur
Stanislav Bernuhov
Private Digital Asset Trader
Victor Shlepov ⚠
Sponsors
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2025-06-25
NewLook Finance: Capital, Business, Crypto
On June 25, 2025, NewLook Finance: Capital, Business, Crypto event took place at Affiliate Embassy in Limassol (Parekklisia), bringing together 100+ participants and 16 speakers, exploring new business avenues across both traditional and crypto markets.
Financial Instruments
Classical options, crypto protocols, and innovative derivatives.
Market Infrastructure
DMA and APIs, server architecture, and liquidity networks.
Automation & AI Tools
Trading models, algorithmic rebalancing, and portfolio optimisation.
Regulatory Landscape
Licensing requirements, tokenization trends, and compliance challenges.
Speakers
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George Zarya
Founder, Bequant
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Finam (Lime)
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Roman Lokhov
Founder & CEO, Roemer Capital
SK
Sergey Klinkov
Managing Director, Finery Markets
Sergey Sedov
Chief Business Officer, Orient Capital Management
Michael Borisov
Co-Founder, CIO, QCraft Capital
Dmitry Mikhailov
CEO & Founder, Data Mining Technologies
Alexey Afanassievsky
Executive Director, Mind Money
PK
Pavel Komarovsky
Author, RationalAnswer blog
VG
Vladimir Gatsko
Full Stack Developer, Simvai
AV
Alexander Varec
Data Science Expert, Simvai
Sponsors
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