Matei is a serial entrepreneur and M&A expert in his late 30s. He began his career in corporate expansion at Lidl SE, where he helped drive the retailer’s entry into multiple Eastern European markets. 

He holds a BA in Political Science and a Law degree from University of Bucharest, and an MA from Humboldt University Berlin, plus executive education in finance (Harvard Business School CORe, a Certificate of Specialization in Finance, including Alternative Investments and Sustainable Investing programs). 

At 26, Matei executed his first independent acquisition: he raised capital from private investors to buy out a bespoke suits company (SARTO) where he was a customer, achieving a remarkable ~500% revenue growth in that business under his leadership. Since then, he has founded or invested in several ventures, accumulating a track record in growth investing and turnarounds. 

Matei’s strengths lie in strategic vision, fundraising, deal structuring, and business growth—he has a keen eye for spotting undervalued businesses and a talent for brand-building and customer experience. He has built a vast network among Romanian high-net-worth individuals and business leaders, which has been invaluable for fundraising and deal sourcing. 

Within Omnia Prime, Matei leads on fundraising, origination, and strategy; sources many of the deals through his connections and works closely with portfolio companies on strategy and governance (often stepping in as a mentor to founders on how to scale their business sustainably). He also oversees the fund’s compliance with policy objectives, given his background in public policy and interest in ESG.