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FlashpointSpeaks
Flashpoint is an international tech investment firm with approximately $600 million in assets under management (AUM), focusing on U.S. and Western European tech companies originating from Europe and MENA. Flashpoint manages nine funds across three products: Venture Growth, Growth Debt, and Direct Secondary. The firm is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Tel Aviv, Budapest, and Riga.
Episodes
FlashpointSpeaksItaly’s AI Startup Boom: Why Global Investors Are Finally Paying Attention
What is driving the momentum in Italy’s startup ecosystem, and what will it take to turn that momentum into global scale? In this episode, Alex Konoplyasty…
FlashpointSpeaksGrowth Debt: What’s Happening in Europe and Italy?
Italy’s startup ecosystem is growing, but what is still holding it back? In this podcast with Francesco Cerruti, Director General of Tech Italian Alliance, and…
FlashpointSpeaksWhat Investors Are Really Talking About?
In this episode, Ilja Velickis, Associate Partner at Flashpoint, and Cyril Golub, Board Member at Latvian Business Angel Network (LatBAN), dive deep into the…
FlashpointSpeaksAgainst the Wind: How AirHelp Turned Passenger Pain Into a Global Business
Henrik Zillmer, founder and first CEO of AirHelp, shares the story of building the company from early frustration with airline delays into a global leader in…
FlashpointSpeaksChess, Fate and the Dawn of AI
How did a lifelong passion for chess become a $100M+ global business? What were the early challenges of bootstrapping Chess.com, and how did moments of fate…
FlashpointSpeaksThe future of AI in Hospitality Tech
In our podcast, Amiad Soto, Co-Founder of Guesty, and Alex Konoplyasty, Co-Founder of Flashpoint, will share how AI is: Automating guest journeys & back-office…
FlashpointSpeaksExploring Italy’s Growth Opportunities — Reflections from the 0100
How have you seen the Italian investment landscape evolve recently, and what factors are driving this change? Growth debt seems to be gaining traction—what…
FlashpointSpeaksGlobal Private Capital in Growth Tech
Alex Konoplyasty and Haim Zaltzman dove into the dynamic world of private capital in growth tech. They explored where investment was flowing, what investors…
FlashpointSpeaksSurvive, Scale, or Sell: The Future of Venture and Liquidity
The clock is ticking for a generation of companies. An unprecedented number of startups that raised during the peak of 2019-2021 are now approaching the end of…
FlashpointSpeaksThe Family Office Edge – Educate. Govern. Invest.
We shared our perspectives on why governance and education were key to helping family offices access and navigate new investment opportunities. If you're…
FlashpointSpeaksHow Should Early-Stage Companies Navigate the Ever-Changing Landscape of ESG?
Why is ESG important for early-stage companies? What are the risks and opportunities? What are the most common weak areas for early-stage companies in their…
FlashpointSpeaksWhat are the Differences and Similarities in Approaches in Venture Investing between Turkey and Israel?
Flashpoint is an international investment group with over US$0.5 billion AUM. Flashpoint manages six venture funds: four VC funds, a Venture Debt Fund, and a…
FlashpointSpeaksWhy Do Startups Need Funding?
TechChill & Flashpoint discuss various forms of financing available to startups. Which are more suited for particular startups, how to understand which source…