Almaz Capital is a very noticeable global VC fund conveniently split between Europe and Silicon Valley which helps its portfolio companies to benefit from talented, cost-efficient engineering teams of the first while enjoying network effects of the latter. To join the firm’s growing portfolio, a startup team should be able to clearly and honestly articulate what is the defensible advantage of their product or service and of course - what is their plan of scaling in the global market. Interesting portfolio companies of the firm include Acronis, Acumatica, Xometry, and Hover.