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Flashpoint Venture Capital
Financial Services
London, Greater London, England 11,898 followers
Since 2012 we have invested in US and Western European tech companies originating out of Europe and the Middle East
About us
Flashpoint is an international tech investment manager with c. $500 million AUM focused on US and Western European tech companies originating out of Europe and the Middle East. Flashpoint manages five venture funds across 3 products: Venture Capital, Growth Debt, and Direct Secondary. The firm is headquartered in London and has offices in New York, Tel-Aviv, Budapest, Warsaw, Riga, Nicosia, Barcelona, Zurich. Investors in Flashpoint’s funds include Széchenyi Funds, a Hungarian fund manager, and more than 160 major family offices and HNWIs. The funds have made investments in 72 companies including names such as Guesty, Chili Piper, and Office RnD. Flashpoint has completed 20 exits, including the sale of its stakes in Shazam (to Apple), Chess.com (to PokerStars founders and General Atlantic), Marketman (to PSG), and Gurushots (to Zedge), Comeet (to Boathouse Capital), Office RnD (to Blue Star Innovation Partners) etc. Our mission at Flashpoint is to bring together capital, knowledge, people, and best practices and help socially responsible development. Monetary returns are important, but non-tangible aspects of our work are equally important for our team. We have invested a third of our capital in themes that change the world for the better, this includes investments in e-learning, telemedicine, and online job platforms.
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https://flashpointvc.com/
External link for Flashpoint Venture Capital
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, Greater London, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Venture Capital Fund, Venture Debt, and Secondary
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Employees at Flashpoint Venture Capital
Updates
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🌟 Thank you, #Tallinn, for your warm welcome! 🌟 Yesterday, our team—Ilja Velickis, CFA, Radosław Kwiatkowski, and Masha Eliseeva—had the pleasure of hosting an event in the heart of Tallinn's dynamic #startup #community. The evening brought together innovative Nordic startups for a relaxed networking session over summer drinks and a delightful array of Mexican-inspired culinary delights. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Tarmo Virki Linda Võeras Ivo Remmelg Jussi P. Mart Laul Chantel Rowe Martin Kalamees Mariana Hagström Nick Lahoika Alexander Golovaty Markus Evardson Liis Hiie Jaanus Kousaar Rait Ojasaar NICK BARBANOV Vitali Korniltsev Dimitri Rodin
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💡What an interesting and insightful discussion we had at our "Growth Debt: Trends and US/Europe Perspectives" event in collaboration with Latham & Watkins. Our partners Denis Mosolov and Stephen Polakoff spoke alongside Latham partners Nick Benson and Haim Zaltzman about trends in growth debt, comparing structures with venture capital and highlighting the advantages for both founders and investors. Key takeaways included: A thorough comparison of US and UK market dynamics Insights into transaction sizes and market nuances The role of different financiers, including deposit-taking banks and lenders Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the discussions!
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Flashpoint made its 𝟳𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 , participating in Dodona Analytics' Series A funding round🚀 Marton Medveczky, Associate Partner at Flashpoint, shared: “We believe that EVs are here to stay, and for them to be even more widespread, the underlying infrastructure needs serious development as well. Dodona supports Charge Point Operators in this mission by providing an AI-infused data and analytics layer that becomes their OS in creating and maintaining chargers.” 📰Read more https://lnkd.in/dSA6Fdvs Dr. Stefan Furlan Michał Lewandowski, CFA WaVe-X Alexander Konoplyasty Anton Fedorov Noam Wolf Alexey Sidorov Oz Hassine Márton Szalóky Barna Benyo Persia Georgiadou, CFA #eMobility #EVCharging #techinvestment
Flashpoint made its 70th investment leading the Series A of Dodona Analytics
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📣 Meet Our Scout! 📣 Adam Borowicz has been scouting for us since 2022, and we recently finalized the deal he flagged to us—Whizz, an e-bike subscription platform for last-mile delivery drivers! Whizz raised $12M in a Series A led by LETA Capital with participation from Flashpoint We are proud to support Whizz as they continue to expand and innovate! Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dKPYswfw Apply to join our Scouts 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnGCKHBD Denis Mosolov Ilja Velickis, CFA Persia Georgiadou, CFA Michał Papuga Tom Micklethwait
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Last week, Ilja Velickis, CFA and Tom Micklethwait had the privilege of attending an event hosted by Latvian Business Angels Network, celebrating Latvian startups and the Midsummer festivities. Held aboard a boat on the scenic Daugava River in #Riga, it was a valuable gathering focused on showcasing our startup ecosystem and fostering connections between entrepreneurs and investors. Heartfelt thanks to Cyril Golub and the Latvian Business Angels Network team for organizing such a meaningful event! Zane Kampa Teodors Muzis Arta Beitāne Emils Kragis Arturs Kostins Mikus Krams
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We've teamed up with Dealroom.co to publish a new report on #SaaS startup efficiency💡 Here’s what we found: 📝Companies with over $5m funding outperform bootstrapped firms in revenue per employee. 📝Top startups generate $150k-200k per employee, 3-4 times more than the median across growth stages. 📝Revenue per employee remains steady as companies scale. Details here: https://lnkd.in/gq54eeBE
What does it mean to be a top-performing SaaS startup? | Dealroom.co
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🚀 Our recent #SaaSLounge episode gathered invaluable insights from industry experts Mudassir Mustafa, Marton Medveczky, Persia Georgiadou, CFA, Paul Zoicas, and Damir Ibrahimagic Kopinic on pitching dos and don'ts 👉 Whether you're a seasoned founder or just starting out, these tips will help you catch the eye of VCs and refine your pitch strategy. Don't miss out on crucial advice that could make all the difference! Apply to become a venture scout with us: https://lnkd.in/d3_hGRUt