Grand Prix Capital
Family officeSydney · Pre-Seed–Growth · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Grand Prix Capital is a family office that backs early-stage companies (pre-Series A), and also provides venture debt and growth capital, alongside allocations to alternative assets and listed equities via direct deals and funds, including emerging and frontier markets. Beyond capital, it emphasizes finding the right founder ('driver') and adding value through mentorship, connections, and services for rapid-growth organisations. GPC also offers advisory and consulting services such as financial modelling, due diligence support, finance team mentoring, fractional CFO services, and non-executive directorships, and runs a philanthropic foundation supporting disadvantaged communities.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteFounder and chair of GPC and a director of the Szekely Family Foundation. A former tax consultant of 25+ years, he began angel investing in 2000, co-founded VC fund manager Equity Venture Partners in 2014, and was the first angel investor in SiteMinder, Microequities and Compare Club.
A CFO with nearly two decades of finance and managerial experience, including as CFO of PEP-backed Intellihub until its 2022 sale. He leads investment strategy, capital allocation and consulting services at GPC.
Foundation CEO leading strategy, due diligence and identifying grassroots NGOs globally. A commercial lawyer with 12+ years' experience and a Masters of Development Studies, she sits on the board of Mum For Mum.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Grand Prix Capital invest at?
- Grand Prix Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Grand Prix Capital focus on?
- Grand Prix Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Grand Prix Capital located?
- Grand Prix Capital is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
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