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Ruslan Sarkisyan

Investor

Partner at Begin Capital

London

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

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Dmitry ChikhachevunlockedRuslan: together at Runa Capital (2015–2020)
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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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Investments

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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.
What companies has Ruslan Sarkisyan invested in?
Investments tracked here include Bulbshare, Zadaa, Codesphere, Convious, xmemory.
Does Ruslan Sarkisyan lead rounds?
Yes — Ruslan Sarkisyan has led 2 tracked investments.

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