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Alexander Zemlyak

Alexander Zemlyak

Venture Capital Partner investing in global tech startups from pre-Seed to pre-IPO

Tel Aviv, Israel
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New York, United States
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Joined May 2025
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Summary

Alexander Zemlyak is a seasoned venture capital professional with over a decade of experience, currently serving as a Partner at Geek Ventures. In this role, he is responsible for deal sourcing, due diligence, and providing support to portfolio companies, with a particular focus on investing in immigrant founders in the U.S. geek+1
Prior to his current role, Alexander was a Principal and Head of Israel at LETA Capital, where he spearheaded investments in Late-Seed and Series A tech startups globally, particularly in Israel and Central and Eastern Europe. His responsibilities included cultivating partnerships, sourcing deals, and supporting the portfolio. He also held roles as an Associate and Senior Analyst at LETA Capital, demonstrating a progressive career path within the firm. geek+2
Alexander's earlier career involved diverse experiences within the venture capital ecosystem, including working at Founders Factory, a corporate-backed accelerator in London, and Magical Capital, a late-stage VC/PE firm in Israel. He also gained experience at Goldacre Ventures and RDSeed, showcasing a broad foundation in investment analysis and business development across different stages and regions. geek+1
He has contributed significantly to thought leadership in the VC space, authoring multiple articles on Medium for Leta Capital. His writings cover various topics pertinent to startups and venture capital, including strategies to avoid layoffs, key metrics for Series A funding, customer acquisition, and insights into the startup ecosystem in Tel Aviv and Europe. This demonstrates his expertise and willingness to share knowledge with the wider entrepreneurial community. medium
Beyond his professional endeavors, Alexander Zemlyak maintains a connection to Israel, where he enjoys family drives to the North and harbors a desire to start a farm in the Galilee, indicating a personal interest in nature and a connection to the region. geek

Work

Writing

10 Tips to Avoid Layoffs When a Startup is Running Out of Cash

April 1, 2023

Provides advice for startup founders with less than 12 months of runway to avoid layoffs.

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Top Startups to Watch From DLD Tel Aviv 2023

February 1, 2023

A comprehensive list of startups pitching at DLD Tel Aviv 2023, including his nominations for favorites and personal reflections.

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25 Most Important Metrics We Look At While Funding Series A

December 1, 2022

Details the most crucial metrics that Leta Capital considers when evaluating Series A funding rounds.

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Руководство для Стартапов: 10 Стратегий Безбюджетного Привлечения Клиентов

May 1, 2022

Exclusive tips and advanced hacks for effective customer acquisition for startups, likely translated from the English version.

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Handbook for Startups: 10 Free Customer Acquisition Strategies

May 1, 2022

Offers exclusive tips and advanced hacks for the most effective customer acquisition for early-stage or bootstrapped startups.

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State of Phygital 2021

October 1, 2021

A report published by LETA Capital in conjunction with tech company Devar, exploring the 'phygital' market.

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15 Startup Scams You Don’t Want To Copy

February 1, 2021

Recounts real stories of startup founders and VCs involved in fraud.

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30 европейских предпринимателей, ставших венчурными капиталистами

December 1, 2020

A list of leading European venture investors who previously had successful entrepreneurial experience.

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Hobbies

Enjoys driving with his family to the North of Israel and fantasizes about starting a farm with chickens and goats in the Galilee. geek

Notes

MSMaks Strukovsaid that if they were building a climate startup at the pre-seed stage,
AZAlexander Zemlyak
would be among their top choices as an investor.

Nov 27, 2025