Flashpoint Venture Capital

Flashpoint Venture Capital Overview

Flashpoint is an international technology investment firm that manages equity and debt funds. It invests in international software companies with proven business models, launched by teams originating from the extended CEE (including the Baltics, Finland, the CIS) and Israel. Flashpoint's sweet spot is business-to-business software-as-a-service solutions in the initial revenues stage (round A). However, it also invests in business-to-consumer applications. Flashpoint Venture Debt lends capital to software companies founded by entrepreneurs from Central and Eastern Europe, Israel, Finland, Baltics, Armenia, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. Its sweet spot is business-to-business software-as-a-service solutions with sufficient revenues to service the debt.

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Mar 10, 2021 · www.timesofisrael.com

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London-based Flashpoint seeks to invest $100 million in Israeli tech

Flashpoint, a European VC firm, plans to raise $200 million in a secondary fund to invest in Israeli startups. The firm has already completed a first close of $70 million and aims to close the fund by early 2022. The new fund will focus on later-stage tech companies and provide mentorship and expertise to the selected firms. Flashpoint has previously invested in Israeli startups like Guesty and Particula. The fund is independent from Flashpoints existing early-stage venture capital funds and venture debt fund. It is being backed by existing investors, including the Scheinberg family office.

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Dec 16, 2020 · www.finsmes.com

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Flashpoint Venture Capital Holds $50M First Close of Fund III - FinSMEs

Flashpoint Venture Capital has announced the first close of its third venture capital fund, targeting $75-100 million. The firm, launched in 2012, focuses on backing international companies and helping them expand beyond their home geographies. They have deep local connections in key markets and take a data-driven approach to investment. Flashpoint has made investments in 26 tech businesses and manages funds with $350 million in assets under management.

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Apr 16, 2020 · sifted.eu

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Founders, don't forget about venture debt

The article discusses the advantages of venture debt as a source of growth capital for startups. It highlights that venture debt is virtually non-dilutive, allowing companies to diversify their sources of funding and provide additional liquidity while minimizing the implications for their cap tables. The article also mentions that venture debt can be used to extend the cash runway of a startup, improve the efficiency of an existing funding round, fund acquisitions, and act as a bridge to profitability. It advises startups to look for venture debt investors with a light touch approach to financing and to involve current investors in the selection process. Overall, venture debt is presented as a viable alternative to equity financing for startups.

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Apr 22, 2019 · emerging-europe.com

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Buran Venture Capital rebrands as Flashpoint, launches new 50 million-euro fund - Emerging Europe

Buran Venture Capital has rebranded as Flashpoint and launched a new venture debt fund. The company aims to build a multi-product investment platform and not just a venture capital fund. Flashpoint will offer venture debt to software startups across Finland, Baltics, CEE, and Israel. The target size of the venture debt fund is 50 million euros. Michal Jozwiak, formerly of Darby Private Equity, will be the managing partner of Flashpoint Venture Debt.

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Apr 19, 2019 · medium.com

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Flashpoint Rebrands from Buran Venture Capital and Launches a Venture Debt Fund

Flashpoint, formerly known as Buran Venture Capital, has announced its rebranding and the launch of a new product - a venture debt fund. The companys vision is to build a leading multi-product tech investment and asset management business aimed at Finland, Baltics, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Israel. The venture debt fund, with a target size of EUR 50 million, is aimed at helping startups finance their operations and access expertise without dilution to their cap table. The company also announced that Edward Nicholson, former CEO and Chairman of Brunswick Investment Bank, will join the group as a General Partner, and Chairman of Flashpoint advisory board.

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Arik Ainstain Street 3, Herzliya, Israel

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