Oleg Ilichev
InvestorManaging Partner at Altai Ventures
Connecticut
Writes $50K – $10M checks · typically $5M
About
Oleg A. Ilichev is the Founder and Managing Partner of Altai Ventures, with more than 20 years of venture capital, growth equity, operating, and advisory experience in financial services. He co-founded Reserv, an insurance claims technology startup, and in 2017 founded Argo Ventures, a fintech-focused investment practice backed by Argo Group International Holdings, where he had previously served as SVP and CFO of US Operations and in other corporate finance roles. Earlier in his career he worked at Bear Stearns Merchant Banking and in Bear Stearns' Financial Institutions Investment Banking Division. He holds a BA in Economics from Columbia University and an MBA from MIT.
Invests in
FintechInsurTech
Experience
- Altai VenturesFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2021 — present
- ReservCo-Founder and Chairmancurrent2021 — present
- Argo GroupFounder and Head of Argo Ventures2008 — 2021New York
- Bear Stearns CompaniesPrivate Equity Associate/Investment Banking Analyst, Financial Institutions Group2004 — 2008New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Private Equity30Corporate Finance48Investment Banking30Financial Analysis19Mergers & Acquisitions13Financial Modeling27Investments6Capital Markets10Valuation13Equities6Hedge Funds7Risk Management13
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Due DiligenceEquity ResearchFinanceFixed IncomeStrategyManagementFrom Oleg's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Reserv
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Altai Ventures
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Bill Marcoux
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Chris Mattice
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Dave Ferrucci
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Domenica Garvin
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Gonzalve Bich
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Jackie Xuan
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Mark Payne
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Oleg Ilichev?
- Oleg A. Ilichev is the Founder and Managing Partner of Altai Ventures, with more than 20 years of venture capital, growth equity, operating, and advisory experience in financial services. He co-founded Reserv, an insurance claims technology startup, and in 2017 founded Argo Ventures, a fintech-focused investment practice backed by Argo Group International Holdings, where he had previously served as SVP and CFO of US Operations and in other corporate finance roles. Earlier in his career he worked at Bear Stearns Merchant Banking and in Bear Stearns' Financial Institutions Investment Banking Division. He holds a BA in Economics from Columbia University and an MBA from MIT.
- Where does Oleg Ilichev work?
- Oleg Ilichev is Managing Partner at Altai Ventures.
- What does Oleg Ilichev invest in?
- Oleg Ilichev invests in Fintech, InsurTech.
- What check size does Oleg Ilichev write?
- Oleg Ilichev typically writes checks of $50K – $10M.
- What companies has Oleg Ilichev invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Reserv.
- Where did Oleg Ilichev go to school?
- Oleg Ilichev studied at Columbia University (Bachelor of Arts, Economics); Harvard Business School (Executive Education); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Master of Business Administration - MBA).
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