Flashpoint Venture Capital

Flashpoint Venture Capital, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, is an international investment group managing six funds with a combined assets under management of approximately $500 million. The firm focuses on investing in Western tech companies founded by expats from Emerging Europe and Israel, with a particular interest in software, business products and services, and emerging technologies such as IoT, cybersecurity, and SaaS. Flashpoint has invested in over 50 companies, including notable names like Guesty, Chili Piper, and Office R&D, and has successfully exited from investments in Shazam (acquired by Apple) and Chess.com (acquired by PokerStars founders and General Atlantic). The company maintains offices in key locations across Europe and Israel to facilitate its investment activities.

Erik Allebest

Venture Partner

Laith Anezi

Venture Partner

Donatella Callegaris

Managing Partner

Anton Fedorov

Partner

Persia Georgiadou

Investor

Lukas Harustiak

Partner at Flashpoint Secondary Fund

Roman Ivaniuk

Managing Partner

Gauri Kamath

Analyst

Mohamad Kaswani

Venture Partner

Alexander Konoplyasty

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and General Partner

Radosław Kwiatkowski

Investment Director

Shaul Levi

Venture Partner

Marton Medveczky

Associate Partner

Denis Mosolov

Managing Partner at Flashpoint Venture Debt Fund

Daniel Neder

Venture Partner

Michal Papuga

Investment Associate

Bart Peczkowski

Venture Partner

Etienne Quinodoz

Investment Associate

Maria Savelieva

Partner. CFO

Alexey Sidorov

Investment Director

Dmitry Smirnov

Investment Director

Michael Szalontay

Co-Founder and General Partner

Ilja Velickis

Associate Partner

Noam Wolf

Partner

Past deals in CIS

ivi

Series D in 2021
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

ivi

Secondary Market in 2020
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

ivi

Secondary Market in 2019
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

ivi

Series C in 2019
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

ivi

Secondary Market in 2019
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

ivi

Series B in 2018
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

Netology Group

Secondary Market in 2017
Netology Group focuses on the development of educational online platforms and training programs for students, professionals, and businesses. Netology Group offers FOXFORD, a suite of online courses for students; NETOLOGIYA, an online training program that focuses on online trading and business skills; and SMART LEARNING, a training program that focuses the development and implementation of B2B and B2G SaaS-solutions. Netology Group was founded by Maxim Spiridonov in 2014. It is based in Moscow, Russia.

Sravnikupi

Venture Round in 2017
SravniKupi.ru OOO is an online platform based in Moscow, Russia, that allows users to compare and purchase various types of insurance policies, including CASCO, MTPL, and travel insurance. Established in 2009, it is recognized as the first federal insurance online supermarket in Russia, enabling customers to evaluate car insurance offers from leading insurance providers and complete their purchases online. The platform has expanded its reach by opening offices in several major cities, including St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Samara, and Krasnodar, and continues to grow its presence across the country. SravniKupi provides users with accurate calculations and the ability to customize their insurance options, ensuring a user-friendly experience that prioritizes competitive pricing and reliability.

Bonusway

Series A in 2016
Bonusway, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, is a leading growth company specializing in cashback rewards for online shoppers. It offers consumers cash rewards and shopping inspiration, while providing eCommerce businesses with a platform to engage loyal customers and achieve marketing objectives. With a user base of over 5 million and partnerships with 8,000 eCommerce merchants globally, Bonusway operates in Russia, the Nordic countries, Central and Eastern Europe, and Turkey. In Russia, it operates under the brand Kopikot. The company's platform employs machine learning for personalized user experiences and direct cash rewards to users' bank accounts, driving sales for merchants.

Sravnikupi

Venture Round in 2016
SravniKupi.ru OOO is an online platform based in Moscow, Russia, that allows users to compare and purchase various types of insurance policies, including CASCO, MTPL, and travel insurance. Established in 2009, it is recognized as the first federal insurance online supermarket in Russia, enabling customers to evaluate car insurance offers from leading insurance providers and complete their purchases online. The platform has expanded its reach by opening offices in several major cities, including St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Samara, and Krasnodar, and continues to grow its presence across the country. SravniKupi provides users with accurate calculations and the ability to customize their insurance options, ensuring a user-friendly experience that prioritizes competitive pricing and reliability.

Netology Group

Series A in 2015
Netology Group focuses on the development of educational online platforms and training programs for students, professionals, and businesses. Netology Group offers FOXFORD, a suite of online courses for students; NETOLOGIYA, an online training program that focuses on online trading and business skills; and SMART LEARNING, a training program that focuses the development and implementation of B2B and B2G SaaS-solutions. Netology Group was founded by Maxim Spiridonov in 2014. It is based in Moscow, Russia.

ivi

Secondary Market in 2015
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

Netology Group

Secondary Market in 2015
Netology Group focuses on the development of educational online platforms and training programs for students, professionals, and businesses. Netology Group offers FOXFORD, a suite of online courses for students; NETOLOGIYA, an online training program that focuses on online trading and business skills; and SMART LEARNING, a training program that focuses the development and implementation of B2B and B2G SaaS-solutions. Netology Group was founded by Maxim Spiridonov in 2014. It is based in Moscow, Russia.

Sravnikupi

Venture Round in 2015
SravniKupi.ru OOO is an online platform based in Moscow, Russia, that allows users to compare and purchase various types of insurance policies, including CASCO, MTPL, and travel insurance. Established in 2009, it is recognized as the first federal insurance online supermarket in Russia, enabling customers to evaluate car insurance offers from leading insurance providers and complete their purchases online. The platform has expanded its reach by opening offices in several major cities, including St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Samara, and Krasnodar, and continues to grow its presence across the country. SravniKupi provides users with accurate calculations and the ability to customize their insurance options, ensuring a user-friendly experience that prioritizes competitive pricing and reliability.

Ponominalu.ru

Venture Round in 2014
Ponominalu.ru is an online ticketing platform based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in the sale of both electronic and paper tickets for a variety of events, including concerts, sports, and exhibitions. Launched in 2010, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the Russian online entertainment ticket market over the past few years. With a strong emphasis on online services and technological innovation, Ponominalu.ru aims to enhance customer experience in purchasing tickets for diverse entertainment projects. As of February 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Public Joint-Stock Company Mobile TeleSystems.

Sravnikupi

Venture Round in 2014
SravniKupi.ru OOO is an online platform based in Moscow, Russia, that allows users to compare and purchase various types of insurance policies, including CASCO, MTPL, and travel insurance. Established in 2009, it is recognized as the first federal insurance online supermarket in Russia, enabling customers to evaluate car insurance offers from leading insurance providers and complete their purchases online. The platform has expanded its reach by opening offices in several major cities, including St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Samara, and Krasnodar, and continues to grow its presence across the country. SravniKupi provides users with accurate calculations and the ability to customize their insurance options, ensuring a user-friendly experience that prioritizes competitive pricing and reliability.

Ponominalu.ru

Seed Round in 2013
Ponominalu.ru is an online ticketing platform based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in the sale of both electronic and paper tickets for a variety of events, including concerts, sports, and exhibitions. Launched in 2010, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the Russian online entertainment ticket market over the past few years. With a strong emphasis on online services and technological innovation, Ponominalu.ru aims to enhance customer experience in purchasing tickets for diverse entertainment projects. As of February 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Public Joint-Stock Company Mobile TeleSystems.

Ponominalu.ru

Venture Round in 2013
Ponominalu.ru is an online ticketing platform based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in the sale of both electronic and paper tickets for a variety of events, including concerts, sports, and exhibitions. Launched in 2010, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the Russian online entertainment ticket market over the past few years. With a strong emphasis on online services and technological innovation, Ponominalu.ru aims to enhance customer experience in purchasing tickets for diverse entertainment projects. As of February 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Public Joint-Stock Company Mobile TeleSystems.

Sravnikupi

Venture Round in 2013
SravniKupi.ru OOO is an online platform based in Moscow, Russia, that allows users to compare and purchase various types of insurance policies, including CASCO, MTPL, and travel insurance. Established in 2009, it is recognized as the first federal insurance online supermarket in Russia, enabling customers to evaluate car insurance offers from leading insurance providers and complete their purchases online. The platform has expanded its reach by opening offices in several major cities, including St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Samara, and Krasnodar, and continues to grow its presence across the country. SravniKupi provides users with accurate calculations and the ability to customize their insurance options, ensuring a user-friendly experience that prioritizes competitive pricing and reliability.

Sravnikupi

Seed Round in 2012
SravniKupi.ru OOO is an online platform based in Moscow, Russia, that allows users to compare and purchase various types of insurance policies, including CASCO, MTPL, and travel insurance. Established in 2009, it is recognized as the first federal insurance online supermarket in Russia, enabling customers to evaluate car insurance offers from leading insurance providers and complete their purchases online. The platform has expanded its reach by opening offices in several major cities, including St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Samara, and Krasnodar, and continues to grow its presence across the country. SravniKupi provides users with accurate calculations and the ability to customize their insurance options, ensuring a user-friendly experience that prioritizes competitive pricing and reliability.
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