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Paul K. Lisiak
InvestorManaging Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Metropolitan Partners · Board director at Presto
New York City Metropolitan Area
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About
Paul K. Lisiak founded Metropolitan Partners Group in 2008, where he serves as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, overseeing investment strategy, sourcing, and research. Earlier he managed a venture capital strategy backed by the Man Group, acting as interim executive for three portfolio companies, and began his career at Lazard Asset Management in the High Yield group. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and was an English-Speaking Union Fellow.
Board director at PrestoYC S10
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Presto went through Y Combinator (Summer 2010) — Paul sits on its board, so any YC alum in your network can reach them through the company's founders.
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Presto's investors · 17
Co-founders at Presto
Experience
- Metropolitan Partners GroupManaging Partnercurrent2008 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Carnoustie Golf Heritage and Hospitality LTDMember Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentCarnoustie, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Ledgemont Capital GroupManaging Director2005 — 2007
- Metropolitan Venture Partners (Division of The Man Group)Managing Director1999 — 2005
- LazardJunior Portfolio Manager1996 — 1999
Skills & more
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Deals · 2
PrestoBoard seat
via Metropolitan Partners · filed Jan 2026 · $15M raise
Metropolitan Merchant CapitalBoard seat
via Metropolitan Partners · filed Apr 2015 · $2.8M raise
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Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Presto Automation
Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website.
Colleagues at Metropolitan Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Paul K. Lisiak?
- Paul K. Lisiak founded Metropolitan Partners Group in 2008, where he serves as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, overseeing investment strategy, sourcing, and research. Earlier he managed a venture capital strategy backed by the Man Group, acting as interim executive for three portfolio companies, and began his career at Lazard Asset Management in the High Yield group. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and was an English-Speaking Union Fellow.
- Where does Paul K. Lisiak work?
- Paul K. Lisiak is Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Metropolitan Partners and Board director at Presto.
- What boards does Paul K. Lisiak sit on?
- Paul K. Lisiak holds tracked board seats at Metropolitan Merchant Capital, Presto, Presto Automation.
- Where did Paul K. Lisiak go to school?
- Paul K. Lisiak studied at University of Pennsylvania (BA, Economics); Lancing College (A-Levels, Economics); Phillips Academy.
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