AltaIR Capital is an international early-stage venture investment company. The company invests in global startups with teams mainly from the USA, Israel, and Europe. The company’s investment focus is on Productivity Tools/Future of work, AI, SaaS, Fintech, Insuretech, and Digital Health. AltaIR manages early and growth-stage investment vehicles as well as a pre-IPO fund. AltaIR Capital was founded by prominent entrepreneur and angel investor Igor Ryabenkiy in 2005. The first two funds were fully invested and have been paid back. Profitability has reached more than 17x on invested capital. Current funds are in the active investment stage and already show healthy profitability and have very promising portfolios.
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Leadership transitions are pivotal moments for any startup. Examples like Steve Jobs' dramatic exit and return to Apple and the more recent leadership changes at OpenAI show how impactful these transitions can be. In a recent Forbes article, Igor Ryabenkiy, Founder and Managing Partner at AltaIR Capital, explores different scenarios when executives leave a company and shares insights on managing such situations. 👉 Swipe through the carousel for key takeaways!
Leadership transitions are pivotal moments for any startup. Examples like Steve Jobs' dramatic exit and return to Apple and the more recent leadership changes at OpenAI show how impactful these transitions can be. In a recent Forbes article, Igor Ryabenkiy, Founder and Managing Partner at AltaIR Capital, explores different scenarios when executives leave a company and shares insights on managing such situations. 👉 Swipe through the carousel for key takeaways!
As the year draws closer to its end, we're proud to see our portfolio companies making waves globally and earning spots on prestigious rankings, showcasing their remarkable achievements in 2024. In today's newsletter, Igor Ryabenkiy shares the secret sauce that drives the growth of these and other standout companies: it's their unwavering focus. What other factors do you believe are essential to transform a good company into an extraordinary one? Leave your insights in the comments!
Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that in 2025, our Founder and Managing Partner, Igor Ryabenkiy, will release his new book, "Focus: The Key Superpower of Those Who Set the Most Ambitious Goals and Achieve Them". In this book, Igor shares strategies drawn from his work with companies like PandaDoc, Miro, OpenWeb, Deel, Turing, and other startups that have become unicorns through the power of focused execution. This book is a comprehensive guide to developing focus on multiple levels: from tactical strategies like mastering the art of saying "no" and minimizing distractions, to the higher-level approaches of fostering commitment to your mission. Whether you're an aspiring founder or a seasoned business leader, this book is packed with lessons to help you achieve your most ambitious goals. 📘 Want to be the first to read it? Sign up by the end of November to receive a FREE digital copy when the book launches! 👉 https://focus.altair.vc/
✨ Web Summit 2024: Wrapping Up a Remarkable Week in Lisbon! Here are some highlights from jam-packed few days for our team: 🔵 Four inspiring keynotes and panels Our Founder and Managing Partner, Igor Ryabenkiy, delivered the keynote, Focus: The Superpower to Build a Unicorn, and moderated an investor roundtable on FinTech trends. He also shared his expertise at the VNTR Capital Global Investor Summit and the AI in SaaS conference, which explored how AI is reshaping the future of SaaS businesses. 🔵 Two insightful side events The aforementioned "AI in SaaS" conference, which Igor contributed to as a speaker, was proudly co-hosted by AltaIR Capital, Zencoder and Albato. This event brought together leaders to discuss emerging trends and opportunities. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and it was a fantastic success! Another standout was Pitch&Drink. Created by AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks!, Smart Partnership Capital, and I2BF Global Ventures as part of the Pre-Seed to Succeed program, this event was one of the most dynamic side events at Web Summit. A high-energy evening where founders and investors connected, pitched, and networked. What could be better? 🔵 750+ startups reviewed Throughout Web Summit, the AltaIR team reviewed over 750 startups and held over 50 meetings with promising founders. We're excited to see how these conversations turn into the next big success stories in our portfolio. A huge thank you to everyone who made this Web Summit extraordinary—from the organizing team to the investors and founders. We're already looking forward to next year! #websummit
Pitch&Drink with P2S.vc in Lisbon: A Recap of One of the Web Summit Side Events On November 11, we brought together founders and investors for an unforgettable Pitch&Drink event, part of the Pre-Seed to Succeed program, created in partnership with AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks!, Smart Partnership Capital, and I2BF Global Ventures. The response was outstanding: 🔵 740 registrations, including 150+ investors. 🔵 356 applications for the speed-dating pitch session, 🔵 74 startups selected to pitch. A big thank you to all the startups who applied for the speed-dating session and those who joined us just for networking! Special thanks to the investors who made the event possible by judging the pitches and providing invaluable feedback to the founders: Sergei Bogdanov PhD🚀, Nikolay Kirpichnikov, Alexander Korchevsky, Mike Zakharov, Jed N., Ulad Radkevitch, José Serra 🔷, Levan Kavtaradze, Dmitry Stepanov, Luis Felipe Gutman, Evgenii Chebotov, Murat Abdrakhmanov, Nunes 🔷, Mário Costa🔷, Pedro Cerdeira, Aram Mikayelyan. P.S. This event in Lisbon marked a special milestone: one year since the launch of the Pre-Seed to Succeed program! In that time, 8 promising startups have joined our portfolio, with another exciting deal soon to be announced. We're proud to support these innovative founders on their journey and can't wait to see who joins us next! #websummit
Meet our new portfolio company, Clerk Chat! 👏 Clerk Chat, an AI-powered messaging platform, has raised $7 million in a seed funding round led by Race Capital with participation from AltaIR Capital, HF0, and Mento vc. Clerk Chat unifies all channels, enabling teams to seamlessly connect with customers in real time. It integrates with major platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, Salesforce, HubSpot, and more, creating a centralized hub for all conversations and ensuring that teams can respond to customer needs instantly, regardless of the channel. Looking forward to seeing Clerk Chat reach new heights in helping businesses deliver seamless customer interactions. Alexander Haque, Igor Boshoer, Will Chertoff and the team, congrats on this milestone!
What an incredible Pitch&Drink event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! ⚡ With 975 registrations, 200 startups applying to pitch, and 50+ investors in attendance, it was one of our largest P2S.vc events to date. A huge thank you to everyone involved! If you missed out, don't worry—mark your calendars! Our next Pitch&Drink will be on November 11th in Lisbon. Join us: https://lu.ma/mbt627v7
San Francisco, you were amazing: a recap of Pitch&Drink with P2S.vc 🚀 On October 28, during TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, we hosted an incredible Pitch&Drink event as part of the Pre-Seed to Succeed program, created in partnership with AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks!, Smart Partnership Capital, and I2BF Global Ventures. It was a huge success! With 975 registrations — including founders and investors — this was one of our largest events to date. Over 200 startups applied for the pitch session, and we carefully selected 60 top startups for the speed-dating session. We were also thrilled to have 50+ investors in attendance. The energy throughout the event was electric. After an intense round of pitches, the evening transitioned into a friendly networking atmosphere, where new connections were made and valuable conversations took place. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated, and we look forward to seeing even more of you at our future events! We’d also like to thank our partner Alena Petrova 🚀 for taking on a crucial role in organizing the event! And thank you very much for our amazing investors to spare their time, listening to startups and providing valuable feedback! Nikolay Kirpichnikov, Dmitry Firskin, Valerie Bertele 🚀, Nurzhas M., Anton Baranchuk, Zamir Shukho, MBA, Nikolai Oreshkin, Danil Kislinskiy, Sergei Verbitski, Max Morgunov CFA, Mikita Mikado, Arkady Kulik, Jakub Zimola, Howard Ko, David Gorodyansky, Carli Stein, Mads Bering, Andrew Roettger, Taylor Sibbern Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events with P2S.vc. We’re just getting started 💥
Exciting news: Our newsletter is back! Don't miss the latest issue, packed with insights and updates from the world of AI, fintech, and venture capital. In this edition, we: 🔵 Explore the challenges facing the banking industry and how neobanks and fintech startups are reshaping the landscape with customer-centric solutions. 🔵 Highlight our portfolio updates. 🔵 Provide an overview of upcoming events during Portugal Tech Week and TechCrunch. Check out the newsletter for all the details
Looking for a great opportunity to connect with investors? Don't miss Pitch&Drink in Lisbon, Portugal! On November 11th, we're excited to once again host a Pitch&Drink event, which is a part of the Pre-seed to Succeed program, created in partnership with AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks!, Smart Partnership Capital, and I2BF Global Ventures. This event follows a speed-dating format, giving founders 2–3 minutes to deliver their elevator pitch directly to investors, followed by a 6–7 minute Q&A session. Why attend? 🔸 Refine your pitch with real-time investor feedback and explore funding prospects. 🔸 Connect with a network of founders and VCs in a relaxed environment, perfect for networking. 🔸 Pitch directly to investors from leading venture capital firms, along with other experienced VCs in attendance. If your startup has a full-time team, a working MVP, and initial traction this event is designed for you! We're particularly interested in AI projects and startups in the following industries: B2B/SaaS, FinTech, Future of Work, Productivity Tools, Digital Health, or HR Tech. After pitching, you'll have time to network with investors and fellow founders in a relaxed, informal setting—ideal for exploring funding opportunities. Ready to pitch? Register now: https://lu.ma/mbt627v7 Investors are also encouraged to attend, offering a valuable opportunity to engage with startups and fellow VCs, and explore new ideas in the startup ecosystem.