PortfoLion

PortfoLion is the private equity and venture capital arm of OTP Bank, based in Budapest with an additional office in Szombathely, Hungary. It targets start-up and early-stage companies, focusing on biotechnology, alternative energy resources, and information technology security, primarily in Hungary. The firm provides capital ranging from HUF 100 million to HUF 400 million for businesses with enterprise value between HUF 300 million and HUF 2,000 million, sales of HUF 100 million to HUF 1,500 million, and EBITDA of HUF 50 million to HUF 500 million, with planned exits in three to five years through a trade sale or management buyout. Founded in 2008, PortfoLion supports early growth through active investment and strategic guidance, leveraging its banking affiliation to partner with entrepreneurs across Hungary.