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Ruslan Sarkisyan

Investor

Partner at Begin Capital

London

Writes $200K – $3M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Ruslan Sarkisyan, a former SaaS founder with five years investing in deeptech and fintech, champions communication-first seed investing and runs a hyper-selective AI/deeptech process selecting about 5 of 5,000 prospects.

Contact· published on Ruslan's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechMarketplacesRetail TechSaaS

Experience

  1. Begin CapitalManaging Partner & Employee of the Monthcurrent2020 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  2. Native TeamsInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  3. Fundraise UpInvestorcurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
  4. DwellyInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  5. VamstarInvestorcurrent2020 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  6. Runa CapitalVC Investor2015 — 2020Berlin Metropolitan Area
  7. Technosoft ConsultingMember of the Board2018 — 2020
  8. McKinsey & CompanyConsultant2014 — 2015
  9. IBMSenior Strategy Consultant2009 — 2014Armonk, New York, United States
  10. PINGBOXCo-founder and Managing Director2012 — 2014

Skills & more

Strategy29Financial Modeling28Start-ups22Management Consulting14Business Strategy13Business Analytics10Business Process Improvement7IT Strategy9Business Intelligence7Business Transformation7Business Analysis9Business Process8
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Colleagues at Begin Capital

Alex Menn
Producer at Begin Capital
Dan Lifshits
Venture Partner at Begin Capital
Elias Groll
Venture Partner at Begin Capital
Flaviu Rădulescu
Venture Partner at Begin Capital
Joël Van Dijk
Producer at Begin Capital
Saagar Bhavsar
Producer at Begin Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ruslan Sarkisyan?
Ruslan Sarkisyan, a former SaaS founder with five years investing in deeptech and fintech, champions communication-first seed investing and runs a hyper-selective AI/deeptech process selecting about 5 of 5,000 prospects.
Where does Ruslan Sarkisyan work?
Ruslan Sarkisyan is Partner at Begin Capital.
What does Ruslan Sarkisyan invest in?
Ruslan Sarkisyan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Fintech, Marketplaces, Retail Tech, SaaS.
What check size does Ruslan Sarkisyan write?
Ruslan Sarkisyan typically writes checks of $200K – $3M.

Shared employers

Also worked at Fundraise Up3

Michael MediciManaging Director at Summit PartnersMickey ArabelovicFounder at Telescope PartnersPeter ByrnesExecutive Officer, Director at Fundraise Up

Also worked at Dwelly4

Dan LifshitsVenture Partner at Begin CapitalMandeep SinghScout at Andreessen HorowitzDan LifshitsCo-founder, CPO at DwellyIlia DrozdovFounder at Dwelly

Also worked at Runa Capital21

Dmitry ChikhachevGeneral Partner & Co-founder at Runa CapitalAndre BliznyukGeneral Partner at Runa CapitalDmitry GalperinGeneral Partner at Runa CapitalMichael FanfantGeneral Partner at Runa CapitalJinal JhaveriEntrepreneur using technology to solve problems, building businesses, and supporting fellow entrepreneurs through investing and advisingKonstantin GnypSenior Associate at Runa Capital

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Also worked at McKinsey & Company2,000

Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalAnn Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ Labs

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