Les Szekely

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VC, PE and Angel Investor @ Equity Venture Partners
Les Szekely's Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia, Australia
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About Les Szekely

Whilst still a full time Uni student I started a very successful business selling clothes at Paddys Market. After back packing the world for 18 months I taught commercial law at UNSW and Revenue law at Syd U. From 1987 I became a tax consulting partner with Horwaths and then Deloitte. I wrote several books, gave lectures and took a lead role in marketing through financial media PR. Over 20 years as a partner taught me a great deal about business, and in particular how to structure transactions.In my heart I have remained a businessman and deal doer. I started angel investing in 1999 and since a substantial exit in 2004 I have increasingly involved myself in the world of angel and VC investment. In 2009 I left Deloitte to dedicate my efforts entirely to angel and VC investing. Two of the businesses which I seed funded, Microequities & Siteminder, have been listed and I remain a director of both.I cofounded the VC funds manager EVP in 2014 with Howard Leibman. EVP actively manages several VC funds and syndicates and has several hundred "sophisticated investors" as clients. In addition to Chairing the EVP Investment Committee my time is spent as a non-executive director of several startups and I continue to angel invest in early stage businesses.

Les Szekely's Current Company Details
Equity Venture Partners

Equity Venture Partners

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VC, PE and Angel Investor
Les Szekely Work Experience Details
  • Equity Venture Partners
    Partner
    Equity Venture Partners Jul 2014 - Present
    Bondi Junction, New South Wales, Au
    EVP is an early stage venture capital firm based in Sydney. We invest early in Australia's best emerging software businesses. We partner with exceptional founders who have the vision, talent and tenacity to build outstanding companies.
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  • Microequities Asset Management
    Chairman Of The Board
    Microequities Asset Management Apr 2018 - Present
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Non-Executive Chairman from 4/04/18, Director from 1/5/2009 assisting with business strategy and marketing.
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  • Siteminder
    Director
    Siteminder 2006 - Present
    Millers Point, Nsw, Au
    One of the initial angel investors in Siteminder, I have been continuously on the Board since the company started trading. During this time the company has grown from 2 to >820 employees with offices in 6 countries. My role has included working on multiple follow on rounds of investment; growing of the Board process in line with company growth; connecting the executive with external legal and accounting advisors; input to product design and geographic strategies; design and implementation of employee equity plans; etc. Siteminder listed at a valuation of >$1bn in November 2021.
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  • Https://Compareclub.Com.Au
    Director
    Https://Compareclub.Com.Au Aug 2011 - Present
    Compareclub is dedicated to helping consumers compare and purchase a range of products and services. Our main comparison and brokerage categories include health insurance, life insurance, residential mortgages and utilities.
  • Shippit
    Director
    Shippit Jun 2014 - Present
    Sydney, New South Wales, Au
    Shippit is a SaaS platform for retailers which automates their carrier selection and delivery process. Shippit plugs into a range of shopping carts and ERPs automatically selecting the optimum carrier and product for each delivery. It thus saves the merchant time and money as well as improving the4 user experience via tracking and returns features.As a non-executive Director my role emphasises strategic advice on product design, pricing and marketing. Also substantial input into financing and operational KPIs.
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  • Snaprevise
    Chairman Of The Board
    Snaprevise Jun 2016 - Present
    London, London, Gb
    Snaprevise provides on-line video tutorials, study support processes and materials for A Level and GCSE teachers and students. In 2013 Dan Brand founded Spoonfeedme to provide video learning materials to University students and this continues as a division of Snaprevise. The Company is dedicated to enhancing the learning of students and improving their exam results. For students we provide complete course materials mapped in detail to each of their courses. For schools and teachers we provide a variety of tools to help them track and improve student performance.
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  • Bonjoro
    Director
    Bonjoro Nov 2017 - Present
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Bonjoro is a SaaS product which powers the use of video to increase engagement with customers, staff, etc. It plugs into a variety of CRMs and enables the rapid sending of personalised video messages.
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  • Venuenow
    Director
    Venuenow Nov 2017 - Present
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    VenueNow is a digital marketplace for all types of event spaces such as meeting rooms, conference rooms, seminar facilities, reception centres etc. It acts like a travel agent assisting businesses and consumers in selecting venues and booking events.
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  • Grand Prix Capital
    Managing Director
    Grand Prix Capital Oct 2009 - Present
    Grand Prix Capital is an investor with a focus on VC and PE. With Vc investing we act as a mentor and connector to networks; usually through non-executive directorships and Board level advice.Special skills include assessing equity investment proposals; strategic advice to portfolio companies, advice on business strategies with particular emphasis on legal, financial, tax and M&A matters.We have a SaaS emphasis and look for Australian based businesses with global potential.
  • Rezdy
    Director
    Rezdy Sep 2011 - Present
    Surry Hills, New South Wales, Au
    Rezdy is a SaaS business which provides on-line booking and distribution tools to tour and attraction operators. My focus has been to assist with equity raising, competitive strategic positioning and product definition and pricing.
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  • Oneflare Pty Ltd
    Director
    Oneflare Pty Ltd May 2013 - May 2022
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Director with a focus on strategy development.
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  • 40K Home Foundation
    Director
    40K Home Foundation May 2009 - Sep 2020
    Sydney, New South Wales, Au
    Non-Executive Director assisting with organization development strategy and fund raising. My role includes mentoring the CEO and CFO; assisting with communications strategy including both on and off line elements; assisting with structuring and legal issues; assisting with fund raising strategies; assitance in the development of "Globe" as a social business.
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  • Sydney Angels
    Member
    Sydney Angels 2009 - Dec 2019
  • Jca Nsw
    Chairman Allocations Committee
    Jca Nsw Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
    Darlinghurst, Nsw, Au
    As Chairman of the Allocations Committee I lead the team which makes decisions about the allocation of circa $11M between the communal organizations which make up the JCA.
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  • Taxation Institute Of Australia
    Member
    Taxation Institute Of Australia 1984 - 2010
    Sydney, New South Wales, Au
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  • Deloitte
    Director Tax Consulting
    Deloitte Feb 2006 - Sep 2009
    Worldwide, Oo
    Responsible for providing strategic and transactional tax consulting advice to Deloitte client base with a special emphasis on high wealth families and family owned business groups.
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  • Horwath Chartered Accountants
    Partner
    Horwath Chartered Accountants 1984 - 2007
    Senior Partner responsible for tax consulting function. Chairman of both Horwath International and Horwath Australia Tax Committees for several years.
  • Horwath (Nsw) Pty Ltd
    Director
    Horwath (Nsw) Pty Ltd 1984 - 2006
    Director Tax Consulting

Les Szekely Skills

Angel Investing Non Executive Director Investment Banking Business Strategy Entrepreneurship Venture Capital Investments Strategy Business Planning Start Ups Tax Advisory Consulting Tax Growth Capital Management Consulting Finance Team Leadership Private Equity Mergers And Acquisitions Due Diligence Financial Structuring Equities Restructuring

Les Szekely Education Details

  • University Of Sydney
    University Of Sydney
    Tax Law/Taxation
  • Unsw
    Unsw
    Arts/Law
  • Sydney Boys High
    Sydney Boys High

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Les Szekely works for Equity Venture Partners

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Les Szekely's current role is VC, PE and Angel Investor.

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What schools did Les Szekely attend?

Les Szekely attended University Of Sydney, Unsw, Sydney Boys High.

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Les Szekely has interest in Children, Civil Rights And Social Action, Education, Poverty Alleviation, Science And Technology, Disaster And Humanitarian Relief, Human Rights.

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Les Szekely has skills like Angel Investing, Non Executive Director, Investment Banking, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Investments, Strategy, Business Planning, Start Ups, Tax Advisory, Consulting.

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