ANDREJ HORNAK
Partner
Andrej Horňák is a seasoned financial advisor with experience in M&A, private portfolio management, and strategic consultancy. As Managing Partner at Proteo Finance Group, he has led cross-sector M&A transactions exceeding €150M in client enterprise value, advising entrepreneurs, family businesses, and HNWIs on succession planning, wealth management, and cross-border transactions. His background also includes roles as Private Portfolio Manager and Investment Manager, specializing in trading, capital markets, and investment strategy.
Education
IB, Corporate Finance Institute (in progress)
Capital Markets Certification, Association of Security Dealers
Economics & Business Management, Paneuropean University – Bratislava
Capital Markets Certification, Association of Security Dealers
Economics & Business Management, Paneuropean University – Bratislava
Experience
Managing Partner, Proteo Finance Group (2021 – Present): Leading M&A transactions, wealth advisory, succession planning, cross-border deals, and business development.
Private Portfolio Manager (2015 – 2020): Focused on high-net-worth individuals, specializing in pharma and alternative energy equities.
Investment Manager, Sympatia Financie o.c.p. a.s. (2019 – 2020): Managed client portfolios, strategy development, and structured investment products.
Project Manager, PROTEO spol. s.r.o. (2015 – 2019): Managed real estate projects, financial control, and land acquisition processes.
Private Portfolio Manager (2015 – 2020): Focused on high-net-worth individuals, specializing in pharma and alternative energy equities.
Investment Manager, Sympatia Financie o.c.p. a.s. (2019 – 2020): Managed client portfolios, strategy development, and structured investment products.
Project Manager, PROTEO spol. s.r.o. (2015 – 2019): Managed real estate projects, financial control, and land acquisition processes.
Track Record
Led M&A deals totaling over €150M
Secured €25M+ in new production for industrial clients
Developed cross-border transactions including MBOs, joint ventures, and PE investments
Secured €25M+ in new production for industrial clients
Developed cross-border transactions including MBOs, joint ventures, and PE investments
International Experience
Czech Republic (CZ)
Italy (IT)
Slovakia (SK)
Italy (IT)
Slovakia (SK)
Sector Expertise
Construction
Industrials
Machinery manufacture
Energy
Real Estate Activities
Industrials
Machinery manufacture
Energy
Real Estate Activities
Keywords
Industrial Manufacturing Energy Sector Real Estate Development Construction Projects Succession Planning Wealth Management M&A Advisory, Private Equity Deals



