Viktor Déri is a seasoned financial and investment professional with over three decades of experience in the Hungarian capital and venture capital markets. He began his career in financial IT and quickly rose to leadership positions in bank-owned investment service companies, including those affiliated with Budapest Bank, CIB, and MFB, during the transformative years of the 1990s.
Throughout his career, Mr. Déri has been actively involved in shaping Hungary’s capital market infrastructure, serving as chairman and member of several professional organizations related to the stock exchange.
In the 2000s, he played a pivotal role in developing Hungary’s venture capital ecosystem, particularly in initiatives supported by the state. As Chairman of Kisvállalkozás-fejlesztő Pénzügyi Zrt. and CEO of Corvinus Kockázati Tőkealap-kezelő Zrt., he oversaw a broad portfolio of venture capital investments and successful exits. He further contributed as Investment Director and member of the Investment Committee at Biggeorges NV Venture Capital Fund Management during the first phase of the Jeremie program, guiding investment selection and decision-making.
Over 12 years in the venture capital space, Mr. Déri has developed deep expertise in the operational dynamics, opportunities, and challenges of Hungary’s SME sector, with a strong track record in identifying high-potential target companies and executing strategically aligned investments.
