Corporate finance advisory
Lamassu Capital is a corporate finance advisory firm that supports Hungarian companies in matters of corporate financing, business valuation, and company sales.
About us
We aim to deliver sustainable, growth-oriented financing solutions that maximise enterprise value for our clients, whether through venture or private equity funding, bank or bond financing, or a public offering.
With decades of experience in corporate finance, venture capital investing, and banking, we have participated in numerous transactions as investors, bankers, advisors, and company executives. This allows us to assess each transaction from multiple perspectives and think from the counterparty’s point of view to better support our clients.
We maintain direct relationships with financial investors, banks, and family offices active in Hungary, enabling us to provide an accurate and up-to-date picture of both the local and regional funding landscapes and available financing opportunities.
Methodology
Financing is one of the most critical factors affecting a company’s competitiveness and should be approached strategically with a long-term perspective. Funding decisions should be made proactively, when favourable terms are available.
Our clients’ story and their investment narrative lie at the heart of our approach. Crafting and communicating this story effectively is essential for successful fundraising. An attractive business opportunity will always find financing in the market.
While many companies develop corporate strategies, few integrate them with financing considerations. Yet, an optimal financing mix can strengthen a company’s market position, while a poor capital structure can hinder strategic objectives.
We support our clients in addressing financing matters by:
Levente is a Partner at Lamassu Capital and Associate Professor at the Department of Corporate Finance at Corvinus University of Budapest. Since 2016, he has been a member of the Budapest Stock Exchange’s Advisory Board.
Between 2010 and 2024, he served as CEO of X-Ventures Venture Capital Fund Management. From 2006 to 2010, he was a board member at UniCredit CAIB Zrt., and previously held the position of Director of Capital Markets at the Hungarian State Motorway Management Company.
As an independent advisor, he has worked with the Budapest Stock Exchange, the Hungarian Development Bank, and the former Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority.
He served as President of the Hungarian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (HVCA) between 2015 and 2018, and as Chair of the HVCA Supervisory Board between 2019 and 2023.
Levente holds a degree and a Ph.D. from Corvinus University of Budapest.
Services
Strategic Planning
Supporting management and owners in formalising, reviewing, or developing corporate strategy.
Financial Modelling & Planning
Preparing financial plans that underpin company valuation and borrowing capacity.
IPO Advisory
Advising companies on preparation for public listings and stock exchange presence.
Business Valuation
Determining a company’s value based on financial models (typically discounted cash flow and multiples methods), identifying value drivers, and analysing their future
development. Valuation ranges are defined with regard to current market conditions and the proposed transaction structure.
Debt Advisory
Supporting and managing the entire borrowing process — from needs assessment and structuring to negotiation with lenders and post-disbursement monitoring where
necessary.
M&A Advisory
Advising on business acquisitions and sales, including due diligence (buy- or sell-side), identifying and approaching potential targets or buyers, structuring the transaction,
negotiating contracts, and supporting closing.
Capital Raising
Identifying the right group of investors, preparing materials (e.g., teaser, information memorandum), structuring the investment, managing investor communication and negotiations, and supporting contract signing. We also assist with post-investment reporting if needed.
Financing Strategy Development
Designing long-term, strategy-aligned financing plans that consider available funding sources, their costs, and the optimal sequencing of capital raising steps.
Management Incentive Schemes / ESOP Advisory
Advising on incentive schemes for independent management teams and key employees, aligned with corporate financing strategies and future fundraising plans.
Investment Story Development
Crafting a compelling investment narrative based on company strategy and value drivers, tailored for investors, banks, and business partners.
Private Equity Advisory
We support our clients in executing private equity transactions, whether they wish to invest independently or as part of an investor consortium. Where necessary, we also assist in identifying co-investors.
Our services include developing investment strategies, identifying targets, conducting due diligence, and structuring transactions. We can also support the governance and ownership oversight of acquired companies. We accompany our partners throughout
the full investment lifecycle — from entry to exit.