Overview
Balashov is an investor at Mighty Capital [1] and managing director at Viaduct Ventures Fund [4]. Balashov has worked in venture capital for a decade [2], with experience as a partner at Ernst & Young from July 2002 to January 2015 [7]. At Viaduct Ventures, Balashov partners with early-stage software companies, with portfolio companies including Canvass.io, Wand.ai, Tugboat Logic, and DigitalOcean [2]. Balashov has been an investor in early-stage tech companies since July 2011 [5] and served as a member of the board of directors at DabKick from November 2016 to July 2022 [6]. Balashov holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the Finance University under the Government of the Russian Federation, earned between 1986 and 1991 [9].
Profile introduction
I have worked in venture capital for a decade. At Viaduct Ventures, I partner with early-stage software companies scaling across the U.S., helping founders turn sharp ideas into sustainable growth. Over the years, I worked alongside incredible startups and investors across Silicon Valley, picking up deep experience and a few memorable stories along the way. Our portfolio includes companies such as: www.canvass.io / https://wand.ai / Tugboat Logic / www.digitalocean.com Feel free to reach out: vadim@viaduct.vc
Career history
- InvestorApr 2018 to presentMighty Capital
- Managing DirectorJul 2017 to presentViaduct Ventures Fund
- InvestorJul 2011 to presentInvestor in early stage tech companies
- Member of the Board of DirectorsNov 2016 to Jul 2022DabKick
- PartnerJul 2002 to Jan 2015Ernst & Young
- Partner2002 to 2012Ernst & Young
Education
- Bachelor's degree, economics1986 - 1991Finance University under the Government of the Russian Federation
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