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Ihar Mahaniok
Investor and Engineering Leader based in New York
Ihar Mahaniok is the Founder and Managing Partner of Geek Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York that focuses on supporting immigrant entrepreneurs. Originally from Belarus, Ihar has a background in Computer Science and over 20 years of experience in engineering and investment. His career includes significant roles at major tech companies such as Google and Meta, where he contributed to various projects, including machine learning models and software engineering teams.123
Since founding Geek Ventures in 2021, Ihar has made over 150 angel investments, backing notable startups like Instacart, PandaDoc, and People.ai at early stages. His firm recently closed its first fund, raising $23 million to further its mission of providing capital and connections to visionary immigrant founders.145 Ihar is also known for his passion for technology and community engagement, often participating in events aimed at fostering connections between founders and investors.23
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