Get ready for one of the most exciting and interactive HVCA events!
VC Grill – a professional discussion without taboos, where founders, entrepreneurs, as well as VC and PE investors go head-to-head on company building, fundraising, and the latest trends in the Hungarian and international VC/PE markets. Investors will take on the “grilling” and answer even the toughest questions head-on.
Moderator: Horgos Lénárd (Partner at Absolvo), who won’t let a single question go unanswered.
The panel will be excitingly diverse, showcasing perspectives from venture capital to private equity, and from local experience to international success stories. Expect an inspiring, honest, and truly thought-provoking exchange of ideas during the hottest moments of the summer.
The “grilling” will be followed by networking, where professional debates turn into informal conversations. Guests will be welcomed with light snacks, mineral water, soft drinks, and spritzers.
Key questions:
- Should I raise capital from domestic or international investors?
- What competitive advantage does a local investor offer?
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How can we evaluate the past 6–8 years, during which the state has played a very active role in VC/PE financing?
- What would different stakeholders do differently in the coming period?
- Where are the Hungarian unicorns (or startups and scaleups valued above €100 million)?
- Where is the challenge: are founders not strong enough, are investors not professional enough, or is the ecosystem the issue?
Be part of the discussion!
We are preparing a highly interactive event—please send your questions in advance (no matter how provocative) to judit.kuszko@hvca.hu, and help make the discussion truly relevant!
Event details:
Location: STRT, 1024 Budapest, Lövőház utca 39.
Date & time: July 7, 2026, 18:00–20:30
Registration: from 17:45