ERIKA LAJKO
Partner
A highly accomplished professional with a robust educational background and a wealth of experience spanning various facets of finance, entrepreneurship, and advisory roles. Holding an INSEAD Global Executive MBA, as well as a BA in Finance and an MA in Management from Corvinus University of Budapest, her academic foundation is complemented by extensive coursework in Economics from the prestigious Rajk College for Advanced Studies and Certification from the International Training Center for Bankers in Hungary. Additionally, she is honoured to have been recognized as a Scholar of the Mentoring Program for Future Leaders and a Scholar of the GE Leadership program.
Her career journey includes diverse roles, such as the Founder of Newstream Advisory, a boutique firm specializing in financial advisory for mid-market firms and startups. She has also held pivotal management roles within startups, serving as CFO and even being delegated as CEO by investors, reflecting her ability to navigate the challenges of early-stage companies while fostering growth and profitability. Furthermore, her experience as a Portfolio Manager in Venture Capital and her roles as a startup founder and advisor underscore her commitment to driving innovation and growth within the business landscape. Her multifaceted background equips her with the skills to navigate complex financial landscapes, forge strategic partnerships, and consistently deliver tangible results.
Her career journey includes diverse roles, such as the Founder of Newstream Advisory, a boutique firm specializing in financial advisory for mid-market firms and startups. She has also held pivotal management roles within startups, serving as CFO and even being delegated as CEO by investors, reflecting her ability to navigate the challenges of early-stage companies while fostering growth and profitability. Furthermore, her experience as a Portfolio Manager in Venture Capital and her roles as a startup founder and advisor underscore her commitment to driving innovation and growth within the business landscape. Her multifaceted background equips her with the skills to navigate complex financial landscapes, forge strategic partnerships, and consistently deliver tangible results.
Education
Global Executive MBA – INSEAD.
M.A. Management and Leadership (post-graduate) and B.A. Finance and Accounting – Corvinus University, Budapest.
Degree in various courses in Economics from the Rajk College for Advanced Studies.
Degree from the International Training Centre for Bankers in Hungary.
Scholar of the Mentoring Program for Future Leaders and Scholar of the GE Leadership program.
M.A. Management and Leadership (post-graduate) and B.A. Finance and Accounting – Corvinus University, Budapest.
Degree in various courses in Economics from the Rajk College for Advanced Studies.
Degree from the International Training Centre for Bankers in Hungary.
Scholar of the Mentoring Program for Future Leaders and Scholar of the GE Leadership program.
Experience
Senior Manager – Partner of ONEtoONE Corporate Finance.
Founder of Newstream Advisory.
Internal and External M&A advisory roles.
Portfolio manager – Venture Capital.
Startups – CFO, delegated CEO, founder and advisor.
Founder of Newstream Advisory.
Internal and External M&A advisory roles.
Portfolio manager – Venture Capital.
Startups – CFO, delegated CEO, founder and advisor.
Track Record
Fundraising and advisory for startups.
Project financing.
Dealmaking within the INSEAD alumni and YPO networks as well as the CEE region.
Startup advisory roles – INSEAD alumni network.
Completion of transactions within the YPO network.
Project financing.
Dealmaking within the INSEAD alumni and YPO networks as well as the CEE region.
Startup advisory roles – INSEAD alumni network.
Completion of transactions within the YPO network.
International Experience
European Union
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Sector Expertise
Agriculture
Cosmetics
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Manufacturing industry
Information technology
Media
Clothing
Cosmetics
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Manufacturing industry
Information technology
Media
Clothing