Abel Galacz

Ábel Galácz is the Founder and CEO of Lead Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Hungary. He has a robust background in corporate mergers and acquisitions, having started his career in 2000 at MOL Group, where he held various significant roles, including Vice President of Corporate Business Development and Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations. His responsibilities included overseeing all acquisitions and divestments for the company, as well as managing global commercial operations.12

Galácz earned his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and has also worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley during 2006-2007. His extensive experience spans multiple countries in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, where he has been involved in strategic operations and corporate development.123

Under his leadership, Lead Ventures aims to support promising startups in the CEE region by providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a broad network of resources. The firm has successfully raised significant funds to invest in innovative companies, reflecting Galácz's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the region.12