FlashpointSpeaks

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 flight compensation. In conversation with Lukas Harustiak, Partner at Flashpoint, he reflects on the company’s early pivot from an information platform to a “no win, no fee” legal-tech business, its global launch strategy, and the role of Y C...

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 and serendipity shape the company? How is technology, including AI, transforming the game and the future of fair play?

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 operations Boosting efficiency and guest satisfaction Powering an AI-enabled hospitality stack with partners like AIPEX Driving measurable ROI for property managers If you’re curious about real AI impact in proptech, this episode is a m...

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 makes it appealing to local investors, and how is it shaping venture strategies in Italy? With the rise of deeptech startups, what unique opportunities or challenges are emerging for collaboration with family offices and gatekeepers?

Alex Konoplyasty and Haim Zaltzman dove into the dynamic world of private capital in growth tech. They explored where investment was flowing, what investors were prioritizing, and how cross-border deals were evolving in the fast-changing market of the time. Alex shared his perspective and the Flashpoint approach, while Haim brought insights from his experience at Latham & Watkins, a global law...

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 their investors' fund life. The problem? Many aren't ready for an IPO, and the traditional M&A market presents its own challenges. This is creating a massive surge in structured secondary solutions. But what do these deals actua...

We shared our perspectives on why governance and education were key to helping family offices access and navigate new investment opportunities. If you're thinking about the future of family capital and how to build smarter, more agile investment structures—this one’s for you.

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 approach to ESG? How should early-stage companies navigate the ever-changing landscape of ESG? How can companies integrate ESG into their strategies and processes? Jan Dauman, Independent Director, Trusted Advisor to SMEs and charities, Specia...

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 Secondary Fund. We invest in international software companies with proven business models, support founders originating from Emerging Europe and Israel doing business in the western markets, and provide various types of capital to companies a...

TechChill & Flashpoint discuss various forms of financing available to startups. Which are more suited for particular startups, how to understand which source of funding is right for a company and how to evaluate and compare the cost of such funding. Flashpoint is an international technology investment firm that manages venture capital, secondary buy-out and venture debt funds. We seek to part...