About Flashpoint
Flashpoint is a venture capital firm founded in 2025. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Nov 2026, Flashpoint is an active investor, having invested in 62 companies, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Numica Overall, Flashpoint portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 1 IPO and 7 acquisitions including key companies like Preply, Anna and Dispelix. A lot of funds co-invest with Flashpoint, with names like Leta Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Flashpoint has team of 25 people including 12 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 4 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Flashpoint's List of Top Investments
Flashpoint has a portfolio of 62 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Pindrop Security and Bonusway.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, Israel and 10 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 25 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by Flashpoint:
1. Guesty
Cloud-based vacation rental management software. The solution has an integrated channel manager that enables users to sync and manage the listings on various online distribution channels and covers aspects such as guest communication, calendar sync, process automation, reporting, payments processing, and analytics. Additionally, the company offers a white-labeled mobile app for property management and also provides web development services.
Key facts about Guesty
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $409M
- Employee Count: 810 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Viola Growth, Vertex Ventures Israel and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 10, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of voice security and authentication solutions for virtual interactions. The company delivers tools to identify fraud and deepfakes in contact centers and meetings. It offers authentication and risk assessment using voice, device, and behavioral analysis. Solutions cater to various industries, securing communications across multiple channels.
Key facts about Pindrop Security
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Atlanta (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $232M
- Employee Count: 372 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Cross Creek, CapitalG and 40 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jul 17, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Chess
Provider of online chess games, lessons, and community features. It offers a platform for players of all skill levels to play against others, compete in tournaments, and learn from experienced instructors. The platform includes tools for improving chess skills through puzzles and lessons, as well as social features to connect with other chess enthusiasts. It aims to foster a supportive and engaging community around the game of chess.
Key facts about Chess
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 1,102 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: General Atlantic, Endeavor and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Jun 26, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Booksy
Operator of an online platform for booking beauty and wellness appointments. The platform enables users to find and schedule appointments with various service providers. These services include hair styling, barber services, nail care, skincare, and massage. Additional services available are brows and lashes, makeup, wellness and spa treatments.
Key facts about Booksy
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $169M
- Employee Count: 1,212 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Inovia Capital, Industry Ventures and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 04, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Preply
Platform connects language learners with online tutors for personalized lessons. It facilitates language acquisition through one-on-one online tutoring. The platform enables students to find tutors based on their needs and preferences. It offers a virtual environment for language practice and instruction. The platform also provides corporate language training, offering businesses personalized language learning with online tutors.
Key facts about Preply
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Brookline (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $321M
- Employee Count: 19,657 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Evli Growth Partners, WestCap and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Dec 31, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Flashpoint's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Flashpoint has invested in 62 companies over the last 14 years, with an average of 4 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 5 investments, while as of Nov 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Numica and most recent follow-on round was in Algori.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2025 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2024 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
2021 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2019 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Flashpoint's Investments by Stage
Flashpoint is primarily an Early Stage Investor investor majorly investing in Series A (22) rounds where average round size is $203M, Seed (12) rounds where average round size is $26.9M and Venture Debt (4) rounds where average round size is $23.5M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 22 |
Seed | 12 |
Venture Debt | 4 |
Conventional Debt | 2 |
Series B | 2 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Flashpoint's Investments by Sector
Flashpoint has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Vertical SaaS, Consumer, High Tech and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 59 Tech companies, 48 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 40 Software companies and at least 26 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 27 |
Vertical SaaS | 10 |
Consumer | 8 |
High Tech | 8 |
FinTech | 7 |
Others | 47 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Flashpoint's Investments by Geography
Flashpoint has made most investments in United States (17), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 7 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 17 |
United Kingdom | 7 |
Israel | 4 |
Russia | 4 |
Finland | 3 |
Others | 10 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Flashpoint's recent investments
Flashpoint has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Numica and Hello Rep AI are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Flashpoint:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 05, 2026 | United States | Series B | 8385 | ||
May 28, 2026 | Israel | Series A | 6136 | ||
May 14, 2026 | United Kingdom | Conventional Debt | 1296 | - | |
Apr 07, 2026 | Poland | Seed | 4969 | - | |
Dec 18, 2025 | United Kingdom | Venture Debt | 9585 | - |
Unicorns in Flashpoint's Portfolio
Flashpoint has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Preply. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Preply which became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Flashpoint's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 | Platform connects language learners with online tutors for personalized lessons | 2012 | Brookline | Series D | mjppop{ |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Flashpoint's Portfolio
1 of Flashpoint's portfolio company became public - Netology.Here are Flashpoint's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- | Feb 09, 2015 | Series A | 6348 |
Acquired companies in Flashpoint's Portfolio
7 companies from Flashpoint's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was CaliberMind in Aug 2026 by Integrate for $*****.Here are Flashpoint's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 26, 2026 | Mar 20, 2018 | Seed | 3094 | |
Jun 08, 2026 | Mar 19, 2025 | Series A | 4254 | |
Dec 03, 2025 | Apr 29, 2021 | Venture Debt | 2435 | |
Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 02, 2021 | Series A | 8770 | |
Jul 05, 2023 | Jun 14, 2022 | Series B | 6398 |
Team profile of Flashpoint
Flashpoint has a team of 25 members including 12 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 4 Principals located in United Kingdom, Israel and 6 more locations. Flashpoint's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Flashpoint:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Israel | - | ||
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | Limassol | - | ||
Partner | New York | - | ||
Partner | Riga | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | Nicosia | - | ||
Partner | Bern | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | United Kingdom | - |
Co-investors of Flashpoint
Over the past 14 years, 246 investors have co-invested in Flashpoint's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Flashpoint: Y Combinator, Tesi and 101 others have invested in rounds before Flashpoint. There are 4 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Flashpoint and 2 companies where Tesi has invested before Flashpoint.
- Top Co-investors of Flashpoint: 71 investors entered a company along with Flashpoint. These include investors like Leta Capital (3 companies).
- Invested after Flashpoint: A total of 72 investors have invested in Flashpoint's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Mubadala (2 companies), Russian Direct Investment Fund (2 companies) and Runa Capital (2 companies).
Recent News related to Flashpoint
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Flashpoint Capital Secures US$141.5 Million Across New Fund Closures and Growth Debt PlatformPR Newswire•Nov 05, 2026•Flashpoint
