Mark Palfavi is a Principal at PortfoLion Capital Partners, a venture capital fund managing €440 million in assets and focused on backing early-stage startups in Central and Eastern Europe. He leads the firm’s pre-seed and seed investment activities, typically investing between €500,000 and €3 million into ambitious founders building scalable companies.
Mark has been instrumental in securing early funding for several standout startups from the region. His portfolio includes SEON, the fraud detection company that went on to raise over $100 million from Creandum and IVP; FLOWX.AI, which raised more than $40 million from Dawn Capital; and Novakid, which secured over $40 million from Goodwater and Owl Ventures.
Through his work, Mark has developed a strong reputation for spotting promising founders early and guiding them through the critical first stages of growth. His expertise with the CEE startup ecosystem makes him a trusted partner for entrepreneurs seeking to scale their companies and attract top-tier international investors.
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