Author Archives for Jana Smirnova

Co-Investment As A Stand-Alone Product In The VC Space

March 18, 2024 9:28 am Published by Comments Off on Co-Investment As A Stand-Alone Product In The VC Space

Published by Forbes Finance Council “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”—Sir Winston Churchill Last year, the industry had arguably one of its worst years in a decade. Global startup investment in 2023 was down by 38% to $285 billion versus the... View Article


Flashpoint participated in a €40M Series B round for tech-driven hospitality operator Bob W.

February 14, 2024 9:33 am Published by Comments Off on Flashpoint participated in a €40M Series B round for tech-driven hospitality operator Bob W.

Published by TechCrunch Bob W, a marketplace for premium short-term apartment rentals, has raised €40 million ($43 million) in a Series B round of funding. Founded out of Finland in 2018, Bob W touts itself as a “tech-enabled hospitality operator,” with... View Article


A Comprehensive Look at Israel’s Tech Journey 

February 12, 2024 12:53 pm Published by Comments Off on A Comprehensive Look at Israel’s Tech Journey 

Amidst the intricate tapestry of global events, Israel’s tech landscape in 2023 emerges as a compelling narrative of resilience, innovation, and triumph over adversity. Positioned as the fifth-largest global tech ecosystem, Israel’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of a dynamic... View Article


Flashpoint in 2023 – 12 months in 3 minutes

December 29, 2023 9:43 am Published by Comments Off on Flashpoint in 2023 – 12 months in 3 minutes

Welcome to the 2023 Newsletter from Flashpoint Venture Capital, where we showcase our highlights for the year across investments, ecosystem, trends, and portfolio. Click on the titles to read full stories. 🚀 General Flashpoint news 📈 Venture Capital strategy 📈... View Article


Flashpoint announced its 4th exit in 2023, bringing to a total number of 17. The latest exits yielded returns ranging from 30% to 40%.

December 14, 2023 11:00 am Published by Comments Off on Flashpoint announced its 4th exit in 2023, bringing to a total number of 17. The latest exits yielded returns ranging from 30% to 40%.

Warsaw, 14th December 2023 – Telemedi, leading Polish hybrid healthcare provider and digital health platform, partners with Mavie, an Austrian-based healthcare investor and venture builder. As a long-term partner, Mavie acquires a majority stake in Telemedi and will provide future... View Article


Embracing the Circular Economy: A Path to Sustainable Business Transformation

November 30, 2023 11:35 am Published by Comments Off on Embracing the Circular Economy: A Path to Sustainable Business Transformation

In the face of urgent environmental challenges, the circular economy has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional linear production and consumption models. This paradigm shift, centered around the principles of eliminating waste, reusing and... View Article


Flashpoint Venture Capital Increases Presence in Israel, Welcomes Noam Wolf as Partner

November 16, 2023 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on Flashpoint Venture Capital Increases Presence in Israel, Welcomes Noam Wolf as Partner

Tel Aviv, Israel – 16 November 2023 – Flashpoint Venture Capital, an international tech investment manager with over $400 million AUM focused on tech companies originating out of Israel and Europe, is pleased to announce that Noam Wolf has joined... View Article


Flashpoint announces 16th exit bringing total LP distributions to c.$110 million

November 10, 2023 8:13 am Published by Comments Off on Flashpoint announces 16th exit bringing total LP distributions to c.$110 million

November 10, 2023 – London – Flashpoint, a leading international tech investment manager with over $400 million in AUM, is delighted to announce its exit from OfficeRnD, a dynamic flex and hybrid office automation platform, following its investment by Blue... View Article


The Fintech Infrastructure Landscape: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

October 18, 2023 2:11 pm Published by Comments Off on The Fintech Infrastructure Landscape: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

The pandemic served as a catalyst for broad consumer adoption of digital financial services, propelling certain fintech segments like payments and transaction banking into the mainstream through transformative players like Stripe, Square, and Alipay. However, a shift occurred in early... View Article


The Views of an International Investor: Interview with Donatella Callegaris

October 5, 2023 3:14 pm Published by Comments Off on The Views of an International Investor: Interview with Donatella Callegaris

An international investor recognises fintech as a transformative force in the global financial industry. After all, it is reshaping sectors from banking to insurance with digital innovations. An international investor also emphasises the importance of regulatory compliance in fintech. Differing... View Article


The Modern CFO Stack

October 5, 2023 8:30 am Published by Comments Off on The Modern CFO Stack

What is the modern CFO stack? The Modern CFO Stack represents a comprehensive collection of tools and technologies designed to empower CFOs in their mission to enhance business management. This versatile toolkit encompasses a range of essential components such as... View Article


Flashpoint Venture Capital continues ambitious growth in the US

October 3, 2023 10:33 am Published by Comments Off on Flashpoint Venture Capital continues ambitious growth in the US

New York, NY – October 3, 2023 – Flashpoint Venture Capital, international tech investment manager with over $400 million AUM focused on US tech companies originating out of Israel and Europe, continues to expand its footprint in the United States.... View Article


Venture capital scouting — traits, tools and pitfalls

September 25, 2023 9:50 am Published by Comments Off on Venture capital scouting — traits, tools and pitfalls

In this op-ed by Flashpoint Venture Capital investment specialist Persia Georgiadou examines the specifics behind what firms look for in a scout, enhancing scouts’ performance, and where the fundamental issues in VC scouting lie. Venture capital scouting plays a pivotal... View Article