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AltaIR Capital

Venture capital

Herzliya · Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Early-stage and angel investor led by a founder who personally invests, offering technical expertise (deep-sea robotics, early internet platforms), rigorous focus philosophy, and track record with Miro, Deel, Turing.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Herzliya, CA, IL
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2010
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
64

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Dmitriy Firskin· Partner
Dmitry Firskin· Managing Directorin𝕏
Mike Zakharov· Investment Directorin
Sergey Konkin· Director

What they invest in

from 39 of 64 portfolio companies

SaaS ×18Enterprise Software ×13AI & Machine Learning ×12Fintech ×11Future of Work ×10Consumer ×7Marketplaces ×7Developer Tools ×6

HQs:United States×26United Kingdom×3Russia×2Canada×1Israel×1Luxembourg×1

Investments · 64 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12021 · 22018 · 12017 · 12016 · 16 dated

EnhatchNov 2017SEC filingmedium confidence

Hoboken, US

PETER VERRILLO(FOUNDER)MICHAEL PHIPPS(FOUNDER)IGOR RYABENKIY(Director)ANN MIURA-KO(Director)

Board seatIgor Ryabenkiy· per SEC Form D · $724.7K raise · filed Mar 2018

Social LinksOct 2025SEC filingmedium confidence

Newark, US

Ivan Shkvarun(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Mikhail Fedotov(Director)Igor Ryabenkiy(Director)

Board seatIgor Ryabenkiy· per SEC Form D · filed Nov 2025

UNest HoldingsJul 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

North Hollywood, US

Frank Mastrangelo(Director)Ksenia Yudina(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Mike Van Kempen(Director)Garrett Gilbertson(Director)

Board seatIgor Ryabenkiy· per SEC Form D · $22.5M raise · filed Feb 2022

Zero Cognitive Systems, Inc.Dec 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

Campbell, US

Igor Ryabenkiy(Director)Alex Babin(Executive Officer, Director)Gevorg Karapetyan(Executive Officer, Director)Eelco Van Maaren(Executive Officer)Maks Agamir(Director)Ullas Naik(Director)

Board seatIgor Ryabenkiy· per SEC Form D · $11.8M raise · filed Mar 2022

Airsairs.ai
Albertalbert.com𝕏
Anytypeanytype.ioin

Anytype is a decentralized collaboration and note-taking platform that emphasizes data privacy through local encryption and peer-to-peer synchronization.

Developer ToolsFuture of WorkSector AgnosticMoscow, US

Browse AIbrowse.aiin𝕏

Browse AI is a no-code web scraping and monitoring platform that lets users extract, monitor, and integrate data from websites using prebuilt scrapers, workflows, scheduled runs, and human-behavior emulation.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS

CarPricecarprice.ru

CarPrice is an online auction service for selling used cars in Russia, where authorized buyers across the country bid competitively for a seller's vehicle after a standardized legal and technical inspection.

E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationMoscow, RU

Circle Medicalcirclemedical.comin𝕏Jul 2018

Circle Medical provides telehealth services specializing in ADHD diagnosis and treatment for adults through remote video consultations with healthcare providers.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

JS Boulanger(Founder/CTO)inBrent LaRue(Founder/VP Product & Patient Experience)inGeorge Favvas(Executive Officer, Director)

Compound

Back office for wealth advisors doing alternative investing.

Compoundplanningcompoundplanning.com

Compound Planning is an SEC-registered investment adviser (RIA) providing investment advisory services, and through its subsidiary Compound Tax offers tax consulting and compliance services.

FintechSaaSNew York, US

Alex Farman-Farmaian(Co-Founder & CEO)

Deeldeel.comin𝕏

Deel is a global HR platform that enables businesses to hire, onboard, and manage employees and contractors across borders.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Alex Bouaziz(Founder/CEO)inShuo Wang(Founder/CRO)in

Elly Analyticsellyanalytics.comin

Plurio provides automated ad optimization to help advertisers scale their advertising campaigns more efficiently.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Emmaemma.msin

Emma provides a multi-cloud management platform that enables organizations to deploy, manage, and optimize infrastructure across on-premises, private, and public cloud environments without vendor lock-in.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLuxembourg, LU

Dmitry

Equitybeeequitybee.comin𝕏

Equitybee operates a stock option funding marketplace that connects startup employees needing to exercise their vested options with accredited investors and managed funds, providing non-recourse financing that covers exercise costs and AMT bills in exchange for a share of exit proceeds.

FintechMarketplacesLos Angeles, US

Oded Golan(Executive Officer, Director)Oren Barziali(Executive Officer, Director)Arik Moav(Executive Officer, Director)

Fancyfancyapp.livein𝕏

A UK-based grocery delivery service that brings snacks, beverages, and household items to customers within 30 minutes.

ConsumerFoodTechLondon, GB

Arnie Englander(Founder)inJack Wilson(Founder)in

Fiberyfibery.ioin𝕏

Fibery is a no-code work management platform that combines databases, documents, whiteboards, automations, and integrations so teams can plan, write, and analyze in one workspace.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Michael Dubakov(Co-founder)Vadim Gaidukevich(Co-founder)

Fundamental

Builds a Large Tabular Model that makes predictions directly from enterprise tables and spreadsheets.

Guestyguesty.comin𝕏

Guesty provides software for hospitality businesses to manage operations and guest experiences across multiple listings.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkPropTechSaaSNew York City, US

Amiad Soto(Founder/CEO)inKoby Soto(Founder/CTO)inNatalie Refuah(Director)Vered Raviv Schwarz(Executive Officer)Tzafrir Shahar(Director)Daniel O'Keefe(Director)

GuruShotsgurushots.com
Haystack Newshaystack.tvin𝕏

Haystack is a personalized news streaming service that lets users customize a newscast by choosing categories, sources, and topics, with live coverage, curated channels, and an interactive news ticker called Newsline offering local news, weather, stock data, and top stories.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Hintshints.soin𝕏

Hints offers an AI assistant that integrates with CRM systems, letting teams update and manage their CRM through messaging channels like WhatsApp, Telegram, and SMS, including voice messaging.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSSales Tech

George Levin(Co-founder & CEO)Gleb Levin(Co-founder & COO)Alex Loktev(Co-founder & CPO)

HQhqtravel.com

Corporate mobility platform offering next-generation mobility solutions and commuter shuttle services

Jeevestryjeeves.comin𝕏

Jeeves provides flexible payment and expense management solutions for businesses, including prepaid cards, payment processing, and cross-border transaction services across multiple jurisdictions.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMiami, US

Dileep Thazhmon(Founder)inSherwin Gandhi(Director)

BoardAngela Strange(Director)

Karmakarmanow.com𝕏

Karma is a browser extension and mobile app that helps online shoppers find coupons, track price drops, and compare credit card rewards to maximize savings and make purchases at optimal times.

AI & Machine LearningConsumer

Klearklear.comin𝕏

Meltwater provides an AI-powered influencer marketing platform that helps brands discover creators, manage campaigns, and measure ROI through its database of 30M+ creator profiles.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

L.thisisl.comin𝕏acquired by Procter & Gamble

A nonprofit organization that provides funding to community-based organizations globally to increase access to period care products and menstrual health education.

ConsumerFemTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSan Francisco, US

Talia Frenkel(Founder/CEO)

Lililili.coin
LineLeaplineleap.comin𝕏

LineLeap operates a mobile app that allows nightlife customers to skip venue lines, purchase cover charges, buy event tickets, and order drinks at bars and clubs.

ConsumerFoodTechFuture of WorkMarketplacesNew York City, US

Nicholas Becker(Founder)inMax Schauff(Founder)inPatrick Skelly(Founder)in

Look After My Billslookaftermybills.comin𝕏

Look After My Bills automatically switches customers to lower-cost energy plans to help them reduce their utility expenses.

FintechEngland, GB

Will Hodson(Founder)inHenry de Zoete(Founder)in

Meshmeshconnect.comin𝕏

Mesh is a global cryptocurrency payments network that connects exchanges, wallets, and financial platforms into a unified infrastructure layer enabling instant payments across any blockchain and wallet.

Crypto & Web3FintechBay Area, US

Bam Azizi(CEO & Co-Founder)inAdam Israel(CCO & Co-Founder)in

Miromiro.comin𝕏
napprsnappr.coin𝕏

Snappr provides on-demand production of photography, videography, and AI image generation for businesses with both high-volume and individual content needs.

AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment

photothriver.com
PitchMepitchme.coin𝕏

PitchMe provides data enrichment and verification services for recruitment databases, enabling AI-powered matching and automated outreach workflows.

Data & InfrastructureFintechHR TechSaaSLondon, GB

Prodlyprodly.coin

Prodly provides a suite of DevOps tools for Salesforce, including relational data migration, change request intake, development environment setup, release management, and environment monitoring.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Max Rudman(Founder)Daniel Rudman(Co-founder)Nitin Chopra(Director)

Profiprofi.ru

Profi.ru is an online marketplace connecting clients with service professionals such as tutors, driving instructors, plumbers, and hairdressers across more than 21,000 service categories.

Future of WorkMarketplacesSaaSMoscow, RU

Sablesablecard.comin𝕏

Sable provides bank accounts and debit and credit cards to international newcomers in the U.S. who lack Social Security numbers or established U.S. credit histories, enabling them to build credit from the start of their residency.

FintechNew York City, US

Naveen Qureshi(Founder)inJoseph Finlayson(Founder)inTowers Wilen(Founder)in

Sensisensi.aiin
Smartcatsmartcat.comin𝕏

Smartcat provides AI-powered language translation and localization software that converts content across multiple formats (documents, videos, websites, software) into any language for global enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWilmington, US

Ivan Smolnikov(Executive Officer, Director)ILIYA SHIROKOV(Director)ANASTASIYA SHYSKINA(Executive Officer)HARDI MEYBAUM(Director)

BoardVinny Pujji(Director)David Skok(Director)

Snapprsnappr.comin𝕏

Snappr produces and delivers photography, videography, and AI-generated images for clients with high-volume or individual project needs.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Matt Schiller(Founder/CEO)in

Socuresocure.com

Socure provides an AI-driven platform for digital identity verification, fraud prevention, and risk decisioning, serving enterprises and government agencies across financial services, gaming, healthcare, e-commerce, and other sectors.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechNew York, US

John F. Frankel(Director)Sunil Madhu(Executive Officer, Director)Alessandro Piol(Director)Pavlo Protopapa(Director)John Ayers(Executive Officer, Director)

Splititsplitit.comin

Splitit provides embedded card-linked installment payments that let consumers split purchases using their existing credit rather than taking on new debt.

E-commerceFintechRetail Tech

Squire Technologiesgetsquire.comin𝕏

Squire operates a two-sided platform where customers can book appointments with barbers while shop owners gain access to integrated booking, payment processing, inventory, and payroll tools to manage their operations.

ConsumerNew York City, US

Songe LaRon(Founder/CEO)inDave Salvant(Founder/President)in

Storylanestorylane.ioin𝕏

Storylane is a demo automation platform that helps sales and marketing teams build interactive product demos and conversational AI agents across websites, campaigns, and sales calls to qualify and convert buyers throughout the sales cycle.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Akash Bansal(Founder)inNalin Senthamil(Founder)in

Substratasubstrata.me
Suitenesssuiteness.comin𝕏Dec 2016

Suiteness allows groups to book connecting hotel rooms that aren't available through standard hotel booking platforms.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Robbie Bhathal(Founder/CEO)inKyle Killion(Founder)inRUPINDER BHATHAL(Executive Officer, Director)

Sunbitsunbit.comin𝕏

Sunbit provides fintech solutions including a no-fee credit card managed through a mobile app and point-of-sale lending available at over 30,000 service locations.

FintechLos Angeles, US

Arad Levertov(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Sunsamasunsama.comin𝕏

Sunsama is a daily planning and task management tool that integrates with Microsoft Teams, allowing users to convert messages into tasks, share daily plans with teammates, and post progress updates.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSKailua, US

Travis Meyer(Founder)inAshutosh Priyadarshy(Founder)in

Tascade

AI-powered team productivity tool with a unified workspace.

Taskadetaskade.comin𝕏

Taskade Genesis is a workspace platform that allows users to create live applications with integrated memory, intelligence, and execution capabilities through natural language prompts.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US

Stan Chang(Founder)inJohn Xie(Founder)in

The Swarmtheswarm.comin𝕏
Together Softwaretogetherplatform.comin𝕏

Together is a mentoring platform that facilitates knowledge transfer and peer learning within organizations through intelligent employee pairing and structured session frameworks.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSToronto, CA

Matthew Reeves(Founder)in

Topline Protoplinepro.comin𝕏

Topline Pro provides AI-powered tools to help local service professionals like roofers, landscapers, and contractors get discovered online, manage customer relationships, and grow their businesses.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US

Nick Ornitz(Founder)inShannon Kay(Founder)in

Toutapptoutapp.com

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

L.acq. by Procter & Gamble

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

What stage does AltaIR Capital invest at?
AltaIR Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does AltaIR Capital focus on?
AltaIR Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech, Future of Work, SaaS.
Where is AltaIR Capital located?
AltaIR Capital is headquartered in Herzliya, IL.
Does AltaIR Capital lead rounds?
AltaIR Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

🚀 Altair Capital: Exploring the Future of Finance with Igor Ryabenkiy 🎙️💼

Tech AND Sales Talent for Hypergrowth · Igor Ryabenkiy

[Investors Live] Igor Ryabenkiy, Altair Capital, Invest Trends 2021 | iLIFTTV | ILIFTTV

iLiftTV · Igor Ryabenkiy

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