Author Archives for Jana Smirnova
March 18, 2024 9:28 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
February 14, 2024 9:33 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
February 12, 2024 12:53 pm
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
January 2, 2024 9:58 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
Published by Forbes Finance Council “I don’t know the future. I didn’t come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it’s going to begin.”—Neo, The Matrix The key difference between public... View Article
December 29, 2023 9:43 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
December 14, 2023 11:00 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
November 30, 2023 11:35 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
November 16, 2023 7:00 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
November 10, 2023 8:13 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
October 18, 2023 2:11 pm
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
October 5, 2023 3:14 pm
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
October 5, 2023 8:30 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
October 3, 2023 10:33 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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
September 25, 2023 9:50 am
Published by Jana Smirnova
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