THE COMPANY / ONEONONE

A closer way
to build.

We work side by side with founders on product, team, sales and the systems a company needs to grow.

A strong company matters more than a single Demo Day.

OneOnOne is an international venture company built around deep involvement with founders. The objective is an enduring company: a functioning product, a capable team, customer traction and the ability to make its next move.

THE OPERATING MODEL

Quality over quantity.

01 / ATTENTION

Small cohorts.
Deep involvement.

Fewer companies mean more time with each founding team and closer work on the decisions that matter.

02 / PEOPLE

Practitioners
close to the work.

Mentors and advisors contribute expertise in the specific disciplines and markets a company needs.

03 / EXECUTION

AI-native
by design.

Technology supports the way we research, organise and execute, keeping more attention on the company.

04 / PURPOSE

Only what
moves you forward.

Every programme, process and service needs a clear role in building a stronger business.

THE FOUNDER

Investor perspective.
Operator experience.

FOUNDER

Ilya Stepanov

Six years in venture and work with more than 100 startups. Experience as managing partner of an international fund and accelerator, including investment analysis, investment committees, deal structuring and M&A.

Inside startups: CEO, COO, founder and co-founder roles.

HSE · London School of Economics · Stanford Innovation & Entrepreneurship

THE LONGER VIEW

Build together.
Know the company deeply.

Our long-term vision connects company building and investing. Working alongside founders reveals how a team makes decisions, executes and adapts — knowledge that goes beyond a pitch process.

A fund focused primarily on accelerator graduates is part of that vision for OneOnOne’s development.

LET’S BUILD TOGETHER

What are you
building?

Tell us where your company is today, what you want to achieve and what is getting in the way. We’ll discuss where we can help.

Talk to Ilya on Telegram
ONEONONE / A CLOSER LOOK