PortfoLion

PortfoLion is a Budapest-based venture capital and private equity fund management firm established in 2010. The firm specializes in investing in companies within the IT sector and those involved in the digitalization of traditional industries, focusing on scalable business models and growth potential in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). One of its notable initiatives includes the PortfoLion Regional Private Equity Fund, launched in 2012, which aimed at growth and expansion opportunities in Eastern Europe, with a minimum investment threshold set at HUF 150 million. Through its strategic investments, PortfoLion seeks to support innovative companies that can thrive in the evolving market landscape.

Miklos Bonis

Investment Director

Bence Gergely

Senior Investment Analyst

Elemér Gidofalvy

Partner

Tibor Gyorbiro

Partner

Mihály Horváth

Investment Director

Zsolt Mihály

Principal

András Molnár

Chief Executive Officer

Peter Naszrai

Associate

Jeno Nieder

Deputy CEO

Botond Németh

Senior Investment Analyst

Gábor Pozsonyi

Partner

Csaba Páczai

CFO

Márk Pálfalvi

Principal

Aurél Pásztor

Partner

Kinga Szocs

Investment Associate

Past deals in Hungary

Codecool

Series C in 2021
Codecool Kft. operates a network of coding schools in Hungary and Poland, aimed at addressing the digital talent gap while providing individuals with new career opportunities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Miskolc, Hungary, Codecool offers a comprehensive curriculum that spans 12 months of practical training followed by 6 months of on-the-job experience. The program targets individuals aged 18 to 40 and emphasizes project-based, mastery-oriented learning tailored to meet the demands of the tech industry. Students gain proficiency in essential programming languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with knowledge of GIT, databases, and agile methodologies like SCRUM. The curriculum is designed to foster both technical and soft skills, promoting teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. Codecool also provides businesses with a channel to source skilled digital talent, facilitating tailored training and a try-and-hire model to assess candidates in real work environments. This approach ensures that the educational content remains relevant and aligned with market needs.

Codecool

Series B in 2019
Codecool Kft. operates a network of coding schools in Hungary and Poland, aimed at addressing the digital talent gap while providing individuals with new career opportunities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Miskolc, Hungary, Codecool offers a comprehensive curriculum that spans 12 months of practical training followed by 6 months of on-the-job experience. The program targets individuals aged 18 to 40 and emphasizes project-based, mastery-oriented learning tailored to meet the demands of the tech industry. Students gain proficiency in essential programming languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with knowledge of GIT, databases, and agile methodologies like SCRUM. The curriculum is designed to foster both technical and soft skills, promoting teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. Codecool also provides businesses with a channel to source skilled digital talent, facilitating tailored training and a try-and-hire model to assess candidates in real work environments. This approach ensures that the educational content remains relevant and aligned with market needs.

Codecool

Series A in 2017
Codecool Kft. operates a network of coding schools in Hungary and Poland, aimed at addressing the digital talent gap while providing individuals with new career opportunities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Miskolc, Hungary, Codecool offers a comprehensive curriculum that spans 12 months of practical training followed by 6 months of on-the-job experience. The program targets individuals aged 18 to 40 and emphasizes project-based, mastery-oriented learning tailored to meet the demands of the tech industry. Students gain proficiency in essential programming languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with knowledge of GIT, databases, and agile methodologies like SCRUM. The curriculum is designed to foster both technical and soft skills, promoting teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. Codecool also provides businesses with a channel to source skilled digital talent, facilitating tailored training and a try-and-hire model to assess candidates in real work environments. This approach ensures that the educational content remains relevant and aligned with market needs.