Flashpoint Venture Capital
Michael Szalontay is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as a General Partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital since October 2010, focusing on international technology investment and partnerships with visionary entrepreneurs. In addition to this role, Michael is an Official Member of Forbes Finance Council, and holds board observer positions at QMENTA Inc and IntelliBoard, as well as board memberships with Chili Piper, Dostavista.ru, and Chess.com. Michael also contributed as a board member to GetIntent and Bonusway, and was Chairman of the Board for OAO Dashboard Systems. Michael's expertise is supported by credentials from the CFA Institute.
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Flashpoint Venture Capital
Flashpoint is an international investment group с. US$500m AuM with a focus on Western Tech Companies founded by expats from Emerging Europe & Israel. Flashpoint manages six venture funds: four VC funds, a Venture Debt Fund, and a Secondary Fund. Investors in Flashpoint’s funds include more than 120 major family offices and HNWIs. The companyhas offices in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, Budapest, Warsaw, Riga, and Nicosia. The funds have made investments in over 50 companies including names such as Guesty, Chili Piper, and Office RnD. Flashpoint has completed eleven exits, including the sale of its stakes in Shazam (to Apple) and Chess.com (to PokerStars founders and General Atlantic).