Marcin Leszczyłowski
Investment Directror - Venture Capital at IPOPEMA TFI S.A.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Polish Accountant Association - Certified Management Accounting Specialist
Polish Accountant AssociationJan, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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IPOPEMA TFI S.A.
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Poland
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Directror - Venture Capital
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2021 - Present
• Managing deal sourcing and evaluation process • Negotiating and executing investments and exits • Conducting due diligence and market research • Leading deal negotiations and execution • Providing strategic and operational support to portfolio companies • Networking with industry players and building relationships with key stakeholders • Staying updated on market trends, regulatory changes and investment opportunities • Preparing and presenting investment reports and presentations to the board and investors • Fundraising among family offices, angel and institutional investors
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Managing Partner
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2012 - Present
• Spearheading the incubation and acceleration of tech startups • Providing management, business strategy, and fundraising guidance for early stage tech ventures • Facilitating cross-border M&A transactions for companies seeking private equity investment (Central and Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and Canada) • Managing both sell-side and buy-side buyout transactions for private equity and M&A deals • Structuring, negotiating and executing complex buyout transactions with a focus on maximizing returns • Performing due diligence and financial analysis to support buyout decisions • Developing and implementing successful exit strategies for portfolio companies • Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including lenders, co-investors, and management teams. • Mobilizing funds from family offices, angel investors, and institutional investors for companies.
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Managing Partner - Chief Investment Officer
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2018 - Aug 2021
• Overseeing investment initiatives in the technology sector, including seed and round A funding • Monitoring and supporting portfolio companies • Maintaining strong relationships with co-investors • Developing and growing the investment network, including sourcing potential investors for future rounds and exit strategies • Securing funding from a variety of sources, including family offices, angel investors, and institutional investors • Overseeing investment initiatives in the technology sector, including seed and round A funding • Monitoring and supporting portfolio companies • Maintaining strong relationships with co-investors • Developing and growing the investment network, including sourcing potential investors for future rounds and exit strategies • Securing funding from a variety of sources, including family offices, angel investors, and institutional investors
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e-Ja Sp. z o.o.
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Poland
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Software Development
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Chief Financial Officer
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2014 - 2017
• Providing leadership and guidance to the accounting and finance departments • Overseeing the preparation of financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements • Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures to ensure the financial stability of the company • Analyzing and presenting to the board financial data to help them make informed business decisions • Managing the company's budgeting and forecasting processes • Negotiating and managing relationships with banks and other financial institutions • Ensuring the company is in compliance with all applicable financial regulations • Developing and implementing strategies for increasing revenue and reducing costs • Advising the CEO and the Board of Directors on financial matters
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CFO
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2012 - 2014
• Managing a 12 person accounting and finance department • Managing banking relations (debt, payments, restructuring) • Negotiating and exit for the founder (PE and publicly listed industry investor) • Overseeing and managing the process of budget, financial statements and financial reports preparation • Implementing financial systems and processes to improve efficiency • Monitoring cash flow and ensuring that adequate funds are available for business operations • Developing and implementing financial strategies to achieve company goals • Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and tax requirements • Providing financial guidance and support to all departments • Managing relationships with external auditors, banks and other financial institutions • Providing insightful analysis of financial performance and identifying areas for improvement • Supporting CEO and Board of Directors with financial planning, analysis, and reporting
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EBA International Consulting
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France
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Director
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2008 - 2012
• Cross border M&A advisory (CEE, EU, Canada) • Assisting clients in identifying, analyzing and executing M&A opportunities • Conducting market and industry research to determine the best M&A strategies • Evaluating financial information, such as balance sheets and income statements, to assess the financial health of target companies • Advising clients on the due diligence process, including conducting legal, financial, and tax reviews • Negotiating terms and conditions of deals and coordinating the closing process • Facilitating communication and coordination between clients and other parties involved in the transaction • Providing post-merger integration support and guidance to ensure a smooth transition • Maintaining a strong understanding of market trends and regulatory requirements, and staying current on changes in the industry • Assisting companies wanting to enter the CEE market
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Lehman Brothers (in Administration)
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director - CEE
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2005 - 2008
Managing the development of business in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) • Sourcing and executing deals with the VC and PE desks • Fundraising for PE funds among HNWI and Institutional Investors • Cross border M&A • Equity Capital Markets and Debt Capital Markets o Government and Corporate Bond issues o Market risk hedging (FX, Interest rate, commodity) o Coordination of legal documentation (bond issues, M&A, IPO, PE) Managing the development of business in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) • Sourcing and executing deals with the VC and PE desks • Fundraising for PE funds among HNWI and Institutional Investors • Cross border M&A • Equity Capital Markets and Debt Capital Markets o Government and Corporate Bond issues o Market risk hedging (FX, Interest rate, commodity) o Coordination of legal documentation (bond issues, M&A, IPO, PE)
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Bank BPH
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Poland
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Banking
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300 - 400 Employee
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Manager Financial Markets
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2003 - 2005
• Dept Capital Markets • Institutional investor coverage • Structured investment products for HNWI • Financial market derivative transactions with large corporate clients • Managing sales strategy and budget • Managing a team of product and sales specialists • Introducing new products into the bank’s offer • Creation and inception of structured investment solutions • Dept Capital Markets • Institutional investor coverage • Structured investment products for HNWI • Financial market derivative transactions with large corporate clients • Managing sales strategy and budget • Managing a team of product and sales specialists • Introducing new products into the bank’s offer • Creation and inception of structured investment solutions
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mBank S.A.
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Poland
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Derivatives Structurer
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2001 - 2003
• Dept Capital Markets • Institutional investor coverage • Structured investment products for HNWI • Financial market derivative transactions with large corporate clients • Dept Capital Markets • Institutional investor coverage • Structured investment products for HNWI • Financial market derivative transactions with large corporate clients
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Education
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Western Sydney University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master of applied finance -
Institute of Economics, Polish Academy of Science
Postgraduate Diploma - Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Finance Management -
Polish Accountants Association
Certified Management Accounting Specialist, Corporate Finance -
University of Warsaw
Masters, Quantatitive Methods in Economics -
Ames High School