The Kudelski family traces its origins to the Polish nobility as early as the 14th century, a lineage defined by landownership, public responsibility, and a long tradition of education and discipline.
For centuries, the family held roles of regional influence and governance, stewarded estates,
and contributed to civic life.
Across generations, the family has lived through the full arc of European history: war, shifting borders, changing regimes, communism, and political transformation. Through these cycles, fortunes changed and systems rose and fell, but one conviction remained constant:
knowledge and education outlast circumstances.
From early landowners in Eastern Europe to innovators in modern industry and pioneers in technology, the family has reinvented itself more than once, carrying forward a mindset anchored in resilience, curiosity, and long-term thinking. This ability to adapt, quietly, deliberately,
and with purpose, defines our heritage.
We combine entrepreneurial drive with disciplined capital allocation. Our vision is to build and support ventures that stand the test of time, ventures grounded in substance, responsibility, and long-term relevance. Innovation matters to us when it strengthens fundamentals, elevates efficiency, or opens new strategic possibilities.
Across private investments, technology, hospitality, and real estate, we pursue opportunities that contribute to sustained, multi-cycle value creation rather than short-term momentum.
We bring together structured capital, operational experience, and a global network to support opportunities that align with our priorities. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the discipline, clarity, and resilience required to build something meaningful. We selectively partner with founders and enterprises where we believe our involvement, capital, structure, and connections, can contribute to long-term success.
Kudelski & Partners is led today by Charles Kudelski, representing the next generation of the family’s stewardship. He combines an entrepreneurial track record with the long-term principles that have guided the family for generations. His work focuses on preserving stability while building new ventures and investment positions that reflect modern opportunities and responsible growth.