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Igor Shoifot

Investor

Partner at TMT Investments

San Francisco, California

Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $1M

About

Igor Shoifot is a co-founder of Tolaka.vc and an angel and venture investor with portfolio investments across numerous technology companies spanning social media, photo sharing, video, fintech, and software platforms. He has held founder, advisory, and board roles at various startups and has taught at UC Berkeley, UCSF, NYU, Stanford, and the Manhattan Institute. Shoifot has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, and has spoken at technology and startup conferences internationally.

Experience

  1. Toloka.vcCo-Foundercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco, CA
  2. The Garage SyndicateCo-Foundercurrent2021 — present
  3. TMT Investments PLCPartnercurrent2011 — present
  4. AllsetInvestorcurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. VINEBOXInvestorcurrent2016 — present
  6. ScentbirdInvestorcurrent2015 — present
  7. PetcubeAdvisercurrent2014 — present
  8. Newzmate, Inc.Advisorcurrent2013 — present
  9. Kanvas LabsInvestorcurrent2013 — presentNew York, NY
  10. Advice WalletAdvisercurrent2012 — presentKiev, Ukraine
  11. Happy Farm Business IncubatorChairman of the Board of Directorscurrent2012 — present
  12. Backblaze Online Backupinvestorcurrent2012 — present
  13. Backblaze Online BackupBoard Observer2013 — 2022
  14. Wanelo.cominvestorcurrent2011 — present
  15. Socialize, Inc.investorcurrent2011 — present
  16. Tracksinvestorcurrent2011 — present
  17. WeavedInvestor2014 — 2023
  18. Whale Path, Inc.Investor2014 — 2023
  19. SpatchInvestor2014 — 2023
  20. HashtagoAdvisor2013 — 2023
  21. UsingMiles.cominvestor2012 — 2023
  22. The One-Page Companyinvestor2012 — 2023
  23. Undrip.cominvestor2012 — 2023
  24. HotListinvestor2012 — 2023
  25. Wrikeinvestor2012 — 2023
  26. WrikeBoard Observer2013 — 2019
  27. ADVICE WORLDadviser2012 — 2023
  28. uGiftAdviser2012 — 2023Kiev, Ukraine
  29. KuznechAdviser2012 — 2023
  30. Gildinvestor2011 — 2023
  31. UCSFLecturer2011 — 2023Business Plan Writing and Business Presentation
  32. UC BerkeleyAdjunct2011 — 2023
  33. DepositphotosAdvisor2011 — 2023
  34. Ninua, Inc.investor2011 — 2023
  35. rollAppinvestor2011 — 2023
  36. PeekYouinvestor2011 — 2023
  37. Fotkico-founder1999 — 2023
  38. LE TOTEInvestor2014 — 2020
  39. Try The WorldInvestor2016 — 2019
  40. theEMPLOYEEappInvestor2016 — 2019New York, NY

Skills & more

Enterprise Software28SaaS20Software as a Service (SaaS)10Viral Marketing62startup33Start-ups99Investments83Business Development99Venture Capital99Teaching36Sales34Digital Media99
+12 moreMarketingOnline AdvertisingAdvertisingProduct ManagementBusiness PlanningNew Business DevelopmentPublic RelationsSocial MediaE-commerceStrategic PartnershipsSocial Networkingseed investment

Languages English · Russian

From Igor's professional profile.

Deals · 2

SynderSolo GP

via TMT Investments

ViroolSolo GP

via TMT Investments

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Igor Shoifot?
Igor Shoifot is a co-founder of Tolaka.vc and an angel and venture investor with portfolio investments across numerous technology companies spanning social media, photo sharing, video, fintech, and software platforms. He has held founder, advisory, and board roles at various startups and has taught at UC Berkeley, UCSF, NYU, Stanford, and the Manhattan Institute. Shoifot has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, and has spoken at technology and startup conferences internationally.
Where does Igor Shoifot work?
Igor Shoifot is Partner at TMT Investments.
What check size does Igor Shoifot write?
Igor Shoifot typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
Where did Igor Shoifot go to school?
Igor Shoifot studied at Russian Academy of Sciences (PhD); Moscow State Pedagogical University (BA, Summa Cum Laude); Central European University (MA, History European Studies).

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Also attended Central European University12

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Also attended Boston University257

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Shared employers

Also worked at The One-Page Company1

Ryan BloomerFounder and Managing Partner at K50 Ventures

Also worked at The Founder Institute110

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