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Michael Szalontay

Investor

General Partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital

United Kingdom

Writes $1M – $4M checks · typically $2.5M

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×3Michael: together at Renaissance Capital
Michael: together at Bonusway

About

Michael Szalontay is a general partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital, an international technology investment firm managing venture capital, secondary buyout, and venture debt funds, where he has worked for over 13 years. He focuses on venture investments in software companies across SaaS, e-commerce, mobile applications, and gaming, with particular attention to founders from Emerging Europe and Israel. Szalontay's background includes experience in private equity, investment banking, media, and financial services, and he is a member of the Forbes Finance Council.

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Experience

  1. FlashpointGeneral Partnercurrent2010 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  2. QMENTA IncBoard Observercurrent2021 — present
  3. IntelliBoardBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
  4. Chili PiperBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
  5. Dostavista.ruBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
  6. Chess.comAngel investorcurrent2013 — present
  7. Chess.comBoard Member2013 — 2018
  8. Forbes Finance CouncilOfficial Member2021 — 2025
  9. GetIntentBoard Member2015 — 2020
  10. BonuswayBoard Member2016 — 2019
  11. OAO Dashboard SystemsChairman of the Board2013 — 2019
  12. Netology.ruBoard Member2015 — 2017
  13. Renaissance PartnersDirector2010
  14. RENAISSANCE PRIVATE EQUITYVice President; Director2007 — 2010
  15. Renaissance CapitalAnalyst; Associate2004 — 2007
  16. PricewaterhouseCoopersAudit Consultant; Senior Audit Consultant from July 20042002 — 2004
  17. General Banking Trust Co. Ltd.Intern2001

Skills & more

Software as a Service (SaaS)Venture CapitalSecondary MarketInvestmentsInvestment BankingFundraising

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Investments

Investor

AllRight.comBoardMapsBonuswayBorzoChess.comChili PiperDostavistaEstimoteGetintentGrowbotsIntelliboardL2P LIMITEDTelemedi

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Colleagues at Flashpoint Venture Capital

Alex Konoplyasty
Managing Partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital
Anton Fedorov
Associate at Buran Venture Capital
Denis Mosolov
Managing Partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital
Henry Ukoha
Scout at Expert DOJO
Igor Bilous
Managing Partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital
Noam Wolf
General Partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital
Pinkerton Toni
General Partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital
Samuel Izzard
Analyst at SyndicateRoom

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Alex Chachava
Investor at Leta Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Szalontay?
Michael Szalontay is a general partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital, an international technology investment firm managing venture capital, secondary buyout, and venture debt funds, where he has worked for over 13 years. He focuses on venture investments in software companies across SaaS, e-commerce, mobile applications, and gaming, with particular attention to founders from Emerging Europe and Israel. Szalontay's background includes experience in private equity, investment banking, media, and financial services, and he is a member of the Forbes Finance Council.
Where does Michael Szalontay work?
Michael Szalontay is General Partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital.
What check size does Michael Szalontay write?
Michael Szalontay typically writes checks of $1M – $4M.
What companies has Michael Szalontay invested in?
Investments tracked here include AllRight.com, BoardMaps, Bonusway, Borzo, Chess.com, Chili Piper, Dostavista, Estimote, Getintent, Growbots, Intelliboard, L2P LIMITED, and 1 more.
Where did Michael Szalontay go to school?
Michael Szalontay studied at CFA Institute.

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