Széchenyi Alapok

Profile

Széchenyi Alapok is a venture capital and private equity investor based in Budapest. Established to support the Hungarian capital market, the firm is comprised of a team of experienced investors specializing in various market sectors. Their aim is to enhance the competitiveness of the Hungarian economy through strategic investments in innovative sectors, helping domestic enterprises become ready for public offering. The leadership team includes figures like Deme Géza, the Chairman, boasting extensive experience in organizational development.

The firm focuses on investments in sectors such as digital, fintech, healthcare services, and industrial companies. Their typical investment size ranges from $1 million to $5 million, targeting Series A through late-stage companies, primarily in Hungary and surrounding regions. They manage a fund valued at several billion Hungarian forints and have a broad portfolio comprising over 155 companies, backed by a robust team with over 100 years of shared investment experience.

Notable investments include Aimotive, a tech startup achieving a record exit, and Gloster, an IT services provider known for high profits. Other significant portfolio companies are Gránit Bank, Hungary's first digital banking business model, and Cer Cargo, a leading rail freight company in Central Europe.