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Our Dedicated Team

Our Unique Edge

At c*funds, every member of our close-knit, boutique team brings a unique skill set. We are self-made, hands-on Private Equity professionals with talents ranging from fashion design to magic, and even include a former hockey player and endurance swimmer, and top Nordic skier.

What binds us is a strong commitment to the highest ethical standards, delivering top-tier investor relations, and securing placements for our clients. With deep, practical experience across various asset classes, we excel in advising family offices on portfolio diversification.
Our approach is rooted in building personal, lasting relationships with clients and investors. Fundraising, for us, is about fostering a community, not just closing deals. We focus on personalized introductions and prefer face-to-face meetings, avoiding mass outreach. We operate like a well-steered, high-performance ship—sharp, efficient, and always on course.😉

Founder & Managing Director

Katalin Gallyas

Katalin is the visionary CEO and founder of c*funds, bringing over 20 years of expertise in fundraising across startups and Private Equity. With a keen focus on acquiring and nurturing top-tier Limited Partner (LP) and General Partner (GP) relationships, she leads the global c*funds team with energy and dedication.

Katalin has built an extensive network of high-performing GPs worldwide and a deep connection with LPs in private markets, ranging from VCs and growth funds to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and funds of funds. As an experienced fund placement agent for AIF funds, she excels in managing fundraising processes and closing deals efficiently.

Driven by her passion for the industry, Katalin fosters a positive team spirit, selecting industry leaders who excel in reaching their fundraising targets. Proud of her role in making c*funds a success, she manages both the fund sales process and the day-to-day operations of her dynamic team.

Motto: Large tickets. Fast progress. A fascination for funds of funds.

Advisor & Fund Placement Agent (Nordics)

May Hald

May is an accomplished advisor with extensive experience in fundraising for startups and securing public innovation funds from the Nordics. With a background in both Norwegian and Singaporean Family Offices, she brings a comprehensive understanding of Family Office dynamics that enhances c*funds’ daily operations. Her expertise in relationship-building are highly valued, contributing significantly to our organization’s success.
Chief Growth Officer & Fund Placement Agent

Claudia Štrauchová

Claudia is a skilled and experienced digital content creator with a diverse background, including co-founding and building a startup travel agency with philanthropic initiatives. She also has a strong presence in the fashion industry, managing her own brand and is a certified fashion stylist. At c*funds, Claudia brings sharp marketing expertise, a refined sense of style, and a hands-on approach to digital marketing, design, and building new LP relationships in the CEE region. Her focus is on helping clients maximize the impact of immersive media and innovative marketing strategies.
Associate & Investor Relations

Patrick Temperley

Patrick graduated from Trinity College in Dublin (Business, Economics and Social Science) and has a rich M&A, debt advisory, and capital raising executive experience from IBI Corporate Finance in Dublin where he worked for 2 years. He moved from Dublin to Amsterdam in July 2023 to enrich our team. Patrick is very transactional, a great team player, and has great capital distribution skills for our clients. Patrick is a dedicated hockey player in his free time.
Strategic Advisor

Tim Terhorst

Tim is a seasoned corporate advisor and management trainer with extensive experience working for major corporations. At c*funds, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring quality assurance, providing strategic direction to our global operations, and driving business development. Tim brings a creative edge to his work, drawing on his background in theater and event organization, contributing significantly to the success of c*funds.