Ilya Sukhar — Email, Phone & Partners

Overview

Ilya Sukhar is an experienced angel investor and general partner at Matrix Partners, focusing on early-stage technology startups. He co-founded Parse, a mobile backend-as-a-service company acquired by Facebook in 2013, and has been actively investing in various technology sectors since then. His investment interests include cloud infrastructure, developer tools, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and SaaS. He primarily invests at the seed and Series A stages, with a geographical focus on the United States. Notable portfolio companies include Flock Safety, Parabola, Fivetran, and Mashgin. Ilya's background as a founder and his technical expertise enable him to provide valuable support to startups in their early stages. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science from Cornell University. Ilya's investment strategy centers on identifying and supporting mission-driven, engineering-focused companies that leverage complex technical foundations to create indispensable products for consumers and developers. He is particularly interested in startups that operate in sectors such as cloud infrastructure, developer tools, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and SaaS. His approach combines his entrepreneurial experience with a deep understanding of technology, allowing him to offer strategic guidance and operational support to portfolio companies. In addition to his role at Matrix Partners, Ilya has served as a part-time partner at Y Combinator, further demonstrating his commitment to nurturing early-stage startups. His diverse portfolio reflects his broad investment interests and his dedication to fostering innovation across various technology sectors. Ilya's unique blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial experience makes him a valuable partner for startups aiming to scale and succeed in competitive markets.

Investment Focus

Strong technical foundation
Mission-driven and engineering-focused teams
Innovative products with potential to become indispensable to consumers or developers

Portfolio Companies

Flock SafetyMashginFivetranAugust HealthParabolaSieveChameleon

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What sectors does Ilya Sukhar invest in?

Ilya Sukhar invests in Technology, Infrastructure, Software, FinTech, E-commerce and SaaS, and is based in California, United States. Ilya Sukhar is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.