Mobile TeleSystems

Mobile TeleSystems OJSC is a leading telecommunications group based in Russia, operating extensively in the CIS region. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including mobile and fixed voice, broadband, and pay television, alongside various content and entertainment offerings. As of mid-2014, Mobile TeleSystems served over 100 million mobile subscribers across Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Turkmenistan, and Belarus, a region with a population exceeding 200 million. Additionally, the company has established a significant fixed-line presence, with millions of households passed and a substantial number of residential subscribers, particularly in Moscow. Its primary revenue is derived from its telecommunications segment, while also engaging in fintech and other related services.

Alexander Gorbunov

VP Strategy and Development

Past deals in CIS

Ticketland

Acquisition in 2023
Ticketland controls three important services in the Russian events market. United Art Tickets, which operates Ticketland.ru, is a major provider of tickets for concerts, theatre, shows and sports events, while it also offers ERP and e-ticketing services for venues. Ticketland also runs MDTZK, the oldest and largest ticket retail chain in Moscow with 130 outlets, and Arena Group, which processes tickets for sporting events. In total more than 400 people are on Ticketland’s staff.

Webinar.ru

Acquisition in 2022
Webinar.ru is a Russian-based company that offers an online platform for businesses to conduct webinars, which serve as virtual events for presentations, training sessions, sales meetings, and collaborative discussions. The service allows companies to engage with groups ranging from a few individuals to thousands of participants via the internet or corporate networks. Key features of Webinar.ru include the ability to host videoconferences and teleconferences, facilitate real-time chat, display presentations and documents, share screens, and conduct online surveys. This versatile platform enables businesses to invite participants and speakers from around the globe, enhancing their marketing and training efforts through effective online interaction.

URent

Series C in 2022
URent is a micro-mobility company based in Russia that specializes in e-scooter and bike-sharing services. With a fleet of 30,000 scooters, URent provides an innovative transportation solution aimed at enhancing urban mobility. The company's services feature stationless bike-sharing and electric scooter rentals, allowing customers to conveniently access eco-friendly transportation without the need to visit a designated pick-up point. This approach promotes sustainable urban transit options, catering to the growing demand for efficient and environmentally conscious travel solutions within city environments.

Factorin

Acquisition in 2021
Factorin is a Moscow-based company that specializes in developing a blockchain-powered supply chain and trade finance platform. Founded in 2019, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and security of trade finance processes by automating the exchange of data and legally relevant documents between business parties. Factorin's platform eliminates manual steps, resulting in reduced costs and transaction times while minimizing the risks of fraud and human errors. By employing blockchain technology, the platform ensures high levels of encryption and confidentiality, ultimately providing a more transparent and secure trade finance experience for its clients.

Just AI

Series A in 2019
Just AI is a company based in Saint Petersburg, Russia, that specializes in developing conversational artificial intelligence technologies. Founded in 2011, Just AI offers a comprehensive portfolio of tools designed to create voice and conversational interfaces, catering to a wide range of users involved in conversational AI projects. The company’s solutions include chatbots and voice assistants, which leverage proprietary natural language understanding technology to facilitate seamless communication between humans and machines. By providing customizable and scalable AI solutions, Just AI enables businesses of all sizes to enhance their customer support and contact center operations, ultimately improving engagement with their stakeholders.

IT-Grad

Acquisition in 2019
IT-Grad 1 Cloud LLC, established in 2008 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia, specializes in providing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) based cloud solutions to commercial clients. The company differentiates itself through innovative technology application and effective implementation, aiming to create unique, market-leading solutions. IT-Grad 1 Cloud LLC operates as a subsidiary of Vostok Mobile B.V. and employs a unique business model, the "IT guild," comprising highly skilled professionals who drive the company's service offerings and customer satisfaction.

Ozon Holdings

Venture Round in 2018
Ozon Holdings, established in 1998, is a leading Russian e-commerce platform offering a vast array of products across over 20 categories, including electronics, fashion, home goods, and groceries. With a customer base of over 31 million and a seller network of more than 150,000, Ozon serves approximately 50% of the Russian population through its extensive delivery network. The company's ecosystem extends beyond e-commerce, encompassing fintech services, express delivery, and online travel booking. Ozon's cutting-edge technology is developed in-house by a team of nearly 4,000 IT specialists, and the company employs approximately 35,000 people across Russia. In 2020, Ozon raised $1.27 billion in its IPO on the NASDAQ, making it one of the most valuable Russian internet companies.

Ticketland

Acquisition in 2018
Ticketland controls three important services in the Russian events market. United Art Tickets, which operates Ticketland.ru, is a major provider of tickets for concerts, theatre, shows and sports events, while it also offers ERP and e-ticketing services for venues. Ticketland also runs MDTZK, the oldest and largest ticket retail chain in Moscow with 130 outlets, and Arena Group, which processes tickets for sporting events. In total more than 400 people are on Ticketland’s staff.

Ponominalu.ru

Acquisition in 2018
Ponominalu.ru is an online ticketing service based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in the sale of both electronic and paper tickets for a variety of entertainment events, including concerts, sporting events, and exhibitions. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly established itself as a significant player in the Russian online entertainment ticket market, particularly noted for its expertise in e-tickets and information technology. As of February 2018, Ponominalu.ru operates as a subsidiary of Public Joint-Stock Company Mobile TeleSystems.

Bashkortostan Cellular Communication

Acquisition in 2017
Bashkortostan Cellular Communication is a mobile network operator, provides cellular communication services in Russia.

Stream

Acquisition in 2015
Stream LLC provides solutions in the area of mobile development. It offers Stream Mobile that designs, develops, promotes, and supports mobile products on various platforms; Stream Ads, a platform that opens access to communication with mobile users; and Stream Finance, a technology that optimizes the payment process for the business and its customers. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Moscow, Russia. As of December 29, 2015, Stream LLC operates as a subsidiary of Public Joint-Stock Company Mobile TeleSystems.

NVision Group

Acquisition in 2015
NVision Group is a prominent developer and supplier of innovative information technology solutions in Russia. Established over 12 years ago, the company has built a robust portfolio of technologies and industry-specific solutions that support the advancement of both commercial enterprises and government organizations. NVision Group specializes in designing systems that significantly reduce informatization costs while enhancing business protection and the development of new services. Its offerings encompass a wide range of services, including data center engineering, modular data centers, power supply, ventilation and air conditioning, cable systems, low-current systems, and comprehensive security solutions. The company is committed to quality, with its management system for the design, commissioning, and maintenance of information systems adhering to the ISO 9001:2000 international standard within the GOST R certification framework.

SMARTS-UFA

Acquisition in 2014
SMARTS-UFA is offers mobile telephony services in Russia.

Penza-GSM

Acquisition in 2014
Penza-GSM is a telecommunications company based in Penza, Russia, offering a range of cellular communication services. The company provides mobile services, voice services, and mobile internet, as well as local-site communication, intercity and international communication, roaming, and short message services. Through its diverse offerings, Penza-GSM aims to deliver quality communication services to its clients at competitive prices.

Tascom

Acquisition in 2012
Tascom provides a range of telecommunication services to corporate clients in Moscow, Russia.

Astrakhan Mobile

Acquisition in 2004
Astrakhan Mobile is provides cellular communications services in Russia.

Primtelefon

Acquisition in 2004
Primtelefon provides telecommunication and mobile phone network operation services in the Far East and Siberian regions of Russia.
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