Sebastian Kocsis

Sebastian Kocsis is an experienced investor and managing partner at Lyra Growth Partners, where Kocsis has been active since April 2017, focusing on the Consumer sector and leading the investment process. Prior roles include serving as an Associate and Vice President at a holding company since May 2024, and as a Corporate Development Associate at Starbucks from 2014 to 2017, involved in global corporate development activities. Kocsis also held positions as an Investment Banking Analyst at Houlihan Lokey and Teneo Capital, specializing in M&A within the consumer and food sectors. Early career experience includes an internship with the European Commission, focusing on policy advocacy for various financial institutions. Kocsis holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Anthropology from The University of British Columbia and further education from Columbia University.