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Strategic Advisory · Research · Execution

Complex problems.
Uncommon solutions.

Senior-level advisory at the intersection of finance, technology, and markets — for leadership teams that need more than a framework.

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Who we are

Senior advisors.
Independent thinkers.

We are a boutique advisory practice built on decades of front-line experience in investment banking, digital media, fintech, and engineering. We work with decision-makers across industries who face genuinely complex, non-standard challenges — and who need more than a generic framework or a polished slide deck.

What sets us apart is simple: every engagement is led by a senior partner, from the first conversation through to delivery. No layers, no hand-offs, no distance from implementation.

15+ Years senior experience
3 Continents active
6 Core verticals
"We don't sell hours. We solve problems."

What we do

Services

01

Strategic Research

Deep-dive market intelligence, competitive landscape mapping, and investment thesis validation. Custom-built for decision-makers, not for filing cabinets.

  • Industry entry and feasibility studies
  • Competitive benchmarking
  • Regulatory & market risk analysis
02

Consulting & Planning

Structured problem-solving for strategy, operations, and transformation. We help leadership teams cut through noise, align priorities, and create actionable roadmaps.

  • Business model design & stress-testing
  • Go-to-market & growth strategy
  • M&A target screening & due diligence support
03

C-Level Advisory

Ongoing strategic partnership for founders, boards, and senior executives navigating inflection points — from growth to exit, restructuring to new market entry.

  • Fractional CMO / CSO engagement
  • Board preparation & investor narrative
  • Leadership coaching
04

Execution & Implementation

We don't stop at the slide deck. Where needed, we roll up our sleeves and drive execution — managing vendors, integrations, teams, and milestones.

  • Project & programme management
  • Technology vendor selection & oversight
  • Change management & comms
05

Marketing & Growth

B2B demand generation, brand positioning, and media strategy backed by real performance data. We've built and scaled digital audiences from zero.

  • Content & SEO strategy
  • Performance marketing architecture
  • Brand repositioning
06

Coaching

One-on-one executive coaching for leaders in transition — whether stepping into a new role, managing a turnaround, or preparing for the next career chapter.

  • Leadership presence & communication
  • Career strategy & positioning
  • Decision-making under uncertainty

Our focus areas

Sectors we know deeply

— Finance & Capital Markets Investment advisory, structured products, private equity, FX, risk frameworks
— Fintech & Digital Assets Payment infrastructure, crypto/blockchain ventures, regulatory navigation, product-market fit
— Technology & Engineering Software architecture, digital transformation, infrastructure projects, PropTech
— Marketing & Media Digital publishing, performance media, audience growth, brand strategy
— Real Estate Investment analysis, development project advisory, PropTech integration
— Logistics & Operations Supply chain optimisation, process redesign, vendor management

Selected projects

Prior engagements

A representative sample of the challenges we've tackled. Client details remain confidential.

Finance · M&A

Acquisition target screening for a mid-market financial services group

Screened 40+ potential targets across CEE markets, built financial models and strategic fit matrices, and supported the deal team through LOI stage.

Fintech · Strategy

Go-to-market strategy for a European payments startup

Defined positioning, pricing architecture, and channel strategy for a B2B payments platform entering three new markets simultaneously.

Media · Growth

Scaling a digital media brand to global top-10 status

Led full-stack growth — editorial strategy, SEO architecture, performance marketing, and monetisation — to achieve category leadership in an intensely competitive vertical.

Technology · Real Estate

PropTech due diligence for an institutional investor

Assessed a portfolio of PropTech solutions for a real estate fund, evaluating technology risk, integration complexity, and ROI projections.

Logistics · Operations

Operational redesign for a regional logistics operator

Identified process bottlenecks, recommended vendor consolidation, and managed the implementation of a new route optimisation system.

Finance · Advisory

Board preparation for a founder-led company pre-investment

Structured the equity story, prepared financial materials, and coached the founding team ahead of a Series A fundraise.

The partners

Who you work with

Zsofia Elek

Zsofia Elek

Partner — Finance, Fintech & Marketing

Zsofia brings senior experience from global investment banking and the digital media industry. She has held leadership positions at a Tier 1 investment bank and led a global fintech media company as CEO, growing it to international scale. Her advisory work spans financial strategy, M&A, fintech ventures, B2B marketing, and media — with a reputation for cutting through complexity and driving results.

FinanceFintechM&AMarketingMedia
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Daniel Tengelits

Daniel Tengelits

Partner — Technology, Engineering & Real Estate

Daniel brings deep technical and project expertise across engineering, software systems, and real estate. He advises clients on digital transformation, technology architecture, infrastructure development, and PropTech strategy. His hands-on approach bridges the gap between strategic intent and technical delivery — making him the partner of choice when implementation rigour matters as much as the plan itself.

EngineeringTechnologyReal EstatePropTechTransformation
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Let's talk

Ready to work together?

We work with a small number of clients at any given time to ensure real attention and impact. If you have a challenge worth solving, we'd like to hear about it.

Email [email protected]
Based in Budapest, Hungary · Remote globally
LinkedIn Zsofia Elek  ·  Daniel Tengelits

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