Felix Shpilman

Overview

Felix Shpilman is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor specializing in technology startups and travel technology. He serves as the President and CEO of Emerging Travel Group (ETG), a global travel tech company operating brands like RateHawk, Roundtrip, and ZenHotels. Under his leadership, ETG has expanded into over 30 markets, with gross bookings exceeding $1 billion. Prior to ETG, Shpilman co-founded the Start Fund, an early-stage investment fund that invested in over 400 startups, including Uber, Coinbase, and DoorDash. He also held roles at DST Global and DST Russia, contributing to investments in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, and Spotify. In September 2023, he co-founded Moses Capital, an investment firm focused on transforming early-stage investing through a global Fund of Funds approach. Shpilman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Business Strategy from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. Shpilman's investment strategy focuses on early-stage technology companies, particularly in the travel and e-commerce sectors. He has a history of backing innovative startups, with notable investments including Uber, Coinbase, DoorDash, Instacart, and Gusto. His approach emphasizes identifying exceptional emerging and established fund managers to selectively invest in early-stage funds across promising sectors and geographies. This strategy aims to support the next generation of iconic fund builders and shape the future of technology. With a background in both entrepreneurship and investment, Shpilman brings a unique perspective to his ventures. His experience spans from writing early checks into world-changing companies to scaling a global business as CEO. This dual perspective informs his approach to supporting and funding emerging technology ventures, combining strategic leadership with a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem.