Investing in businesses today,
shaping tomorrow’s future
Approach
We focus on private equity, strategic investments and wealth management to create long-term value.
Offices
Global Presence, Local Expertise. Connecting Opportunities Across Continents.
Pavol Jakubec
Chairman of the Board
A distinguished, award-winning Slovak entrepreneur and business leader with a diverse portfolio spanning confectionery, real estate, hospitality, and manufacturing. Originally trained as an architect, he transitioned into business, where his strategic vision transformed a former state-run bakery Pečivarne Sereď, I.D.C. Holding into Slovakia’s leading confectionery producer and a key regional distributor.
In 2024, he successfully finalized the sale of I.D.C. Holding to Valeo Foods Group owned by global investment firm Bain Capital, marking a major milestone in his career. Beyond confectionery, Jakubec has built a strong presence in real estate and hospitality, spearheading the development of Swissôtel Damian Jasna, a luxury ski mountain resort hotel and residential complex, and financing infrastructure projects in Slovakia’s premier ski destination as a former part-owner of Jasná Nízke Tatry ski resort.
He is also actively involved in the rubber and manufacturing industry as the owner and Chairman of the Advisory Board of VEGUM a.s.
Paulina Jakubec
Managing Director
After graduating from the London School of Economics, Paulina pursued her initial career in politics as a policy advisor at the United Nations and Her Majesty's Government and a public affairs consultant for one of the top 3 global PR firms before pivoting towards business and finance.
Completing further postgraduate studies in Financial Strategy at the University of Oxford, Paulina acted as an Investor Relations Director for a global digital exchange for private markets focused on liquid, impact-driven investments in emerging markets.
She then became actively involved in the family businesses, serving as Board Director for Vegum a.s. and Board Chairman at I.D.C. Holding until the completion of sale.
Marcel Imrišek, CFA
Member of Investment Committee
Seasoned investment professional with 25 years’ experience in private equity, investment evaluation, risk assessment, and strategic asset allocation.
He combines strong academic background, deep analytical expertise and practical investment experience.
Holding a Doctorate in Economic and Financial Mathematics from Comenius University in Bratislava and a CFA charter, Marcel applies a strong analytical approach to investment decision-making, leveraging deep experience in investment evaluation, risk assessment, and strategic asset allocation.
Currently serving as Managing Partner at ProRate for over 18 years, Marcel specializes in corporate finance, debt and equity placement, and transaction advisory.
As the President of CFA Society Slovakia actively contributes to the financial and business community in Slovakia.
Martin Borkovič
Member of Investment Committee
With over 20 years of experience as a partner at Navigator Finance and later at ProRate, Martin has played a key role in numerous landmark M&A transactions across the CEE region. His expertise spans business development, turnaround management, and serving on multiple boards in sectors such as chemical production, real estate, healthcare, coatings, port and ship transportation, and mining.
Earlier, he gained experience in financial markets and risk management, working in asset and liability management at ČSOB and forex at Slovenská kreditná banka. A startup enthusiast, he is also the co-founder of DEALock, a dealmaking platform. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Economics in Bratislava and attended the University of Bath for one term.
Investing in businesses today, shaping tomorrow’s future
Ing. arch. Pavol Jakubec
Chairman of the Board
A distinguished, award-winning Slovak entrepreneur and business leader with a diverse portfolio spanning confectionery, real estate, hospitality, and manufacturing. Originally trained as an architect, he transitioned into business, where his strategic vision transformed a former state-run bakery Pečivarne Sereď, I.D.C. Holding into Slovakia’s leading confectionery producer and a key regional distributor.
In 2024, he successfully finalized the sale of I.D.C. Holding to Valeo Foods Group owned by global investment firm Bain Capital, marking a major milestone in his career. Beyond confectionery, Jakubec has built a strong presence in real estate and hospitality, spearheading the development of Swissôtel Damian Jasna, a luxury ski mountain resort hotel and residential complex, and financing infrastructure projects in Slovakia’s premier ski destination as a former part-owner of Jasná Nízke Tatry ski resort.
He is also actively involved in the rubber and manufacturing industry as the owner and Chairman of the Advisory Board of VEGUM a.s.
Paulina Jakubec
Managing Director
After graduating from the London School of Economics, Paulina pursued her initial career in politics as a policy advisor at the United Nations and Her Majesty's Government and a public affairs consultant for one of the top 3 global PR firms before pivoting towards business and finance.
Completing further postgraduate studies in Financial Strategy at the University of Oxford, Paulina acted as an Investor Relations Director for a global digital exchange for private markets focused on liquid, impact-driven investments in emerging markets.
She then became actively involved in the family businesses, serving as Board Director for Vegum a.s. and Board Chairman at I.D.C. Holding until the completion of sale.
Marcel Imrišek, CFA
Member of Investment Committee
Seasoned investment professional with 25 years’ experience in private equity, investment evaluation, risk assessment, and strategic asset allocation.
He combines strong academic background, deep analytical expertise and practical investment experience.
Holding a Doctorate in Economic and Financial Mathematics from Comenius University in Bratislava and a CFA charter, Marcel applies a strong analytical approach to investment decision-making, leveraging deep experience in investment evaluation, risk assessment, and strategic asset allocation.
Currently serving as Managing Partner at ProRate for over 18 years, Marcel specializes in corporate finance, debt and equity placement, and transaction advisory.
As the President of CFA Society Slovakia actively contributes to the financial and business community in Slovakia.
Martin Borkovič
Member of Investment Committee
With over 20 years of experience as a partner at Navigator Finance and later at ProRate, Martin has played a key role in numerous landmark M&A transactions across the CEE region. His expertise spans business development, turnaround management, and serving on multiple boards in sectors such as chemical production, real estate, healthcare, coatings, port and ship transportation, and mining.
Earlier, he gained experience in financial markets and risk management, working in asset and liability management at ČSOB and forex at Slovenská kreditná banka. A startup enthusiast, he is also the co-founder of DEALock, a dealmaking platform. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Economics in Bratislava and attended the University of Bath for one term.
