Michal Solowow

Early Life

Michal Sołowow was born on July 11, 1962, in Kielce, Poland. As a young man, he developed a passion for rally driving. He earned a degree from the Kielce University of Technology.

Rise to Success

Sołowow's entrepreneurial journey began in the late 1980s with the construction company Mitex. He sold Mitex in 2002, investing the proceeds into the Polish stock market. He acquired stakes in key companies, including Synthos (chemical industry), Cersanit (ceramics), and Barlinek (flooring). Sołowow took several of his companies private to consolidate control.

Key Business Strategies

Solowow's strategy involves strategic investments and diversification across multiple sectors. He focuses on building successful companies and contributing to the growth of the Polish economy. Solowow manages his assets through several funds, including Black Forest SICAV-SIF fund, FTF Columbus Fund, FTF Galleon, and Magellan Pro-Equity Fund I S.A. He also makes investments via IPOPEMA 112 FIZAN fund.

Philanthropy

Solowow is involved in numerous charitable causes, particularly those supporting children, education, and motorsports development in Poland. His daughter, Karolina, runs a charitable foundation called "Fabryki Marzeń" ("Factories of Dreams") that supports disadvantaged youth.