Grand Prix Capital

Profile

Grand Prix Capital (GPC) is a family office based in Sydney, Australia. It was founded by Les Szekely, who after over 25 years as a tax consultant, started angel investing in 2000 and co-founded the VC fund manager Equity Venture Partners in 2014. The team is composed of experienced professionals including Brent Lyster, Head of Investments & Family Office, and Rachel Szekely, Head of Foundation. GPC is distinctive for its focus on mentoring founders and driving rapid growth with strategic connections and services.

GPC invests in early stage companies, particularly pre-Series A, and also engages in venture debt, growth capital, and alternative assets. They manage listed equities directly and through funds, targeting emerging and frontier markets as well. Their investment range includes global opportunities, particularly in financial services, fintech, healthcare services, internet and web services, and SaaS. Grand Prix Capital also operates a philanthropic foundation supporting disadvantaged communities.

Some of GPC's notable investments include Siteminder, a hotel management platform; Microequities, an Australian investment firm; and Compareclub, a comparison service. They play a hands-on role in investments, aiming to add value to their portfolio companies beyond capital.