Moscow Seed Fund

Moscow Seed Fund is a venture capital investment firm established in 2005 and based in Moscow, Russia. Created by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy of Moscow, the firm focuses on promoting venture investment in small enterprises within the scientific and technical sectors. Moscow Seed Fund specializes in providing seed and pre-seed investments, specifically targeting companies located in the City of Moscow. Its mission is to support early-stage businesses that demonstrate potential for growth and innovation in their respective fields.

Alexey Kostrov

Executive Director

Past deals in Moscow

Inspector Cloud

Series A in 2021
Inspector Cloud is a technology company that specializes in automating retail audits through its innovative cloud platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Moscow, Russia, the company offers a solution that enables field personnel to use their mobile devices to upload images of retail shelves. Utilizing advanced image recognition technology, Inspector Cloud identifies stock keeping units (SKUs) and generates digital models of stores, providing real-time analytics on retail audits. This system supports various formats for photo uploads, enhancing accessibility for users. By streamlining the auditing process, Inspector Cloud aims to improve operational efficiency for retailers and brands, ultimately reducing the time spent on manual inventory tasks and increasing sales. Its solutions are leveraged by numerous global brands, positioning the company as a leader in retail image recognition technology.

Focus technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Focus Technologies LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Moscow, Russia, specializes in developing advanced analytical tools for the retail sector. The company's primary product, the Focus System, utilizes facial recognition and Wi-Fi analytics to automatically gather sales and traffic data, enabling shopping centers and retail chains to make informed decisions. Among its offerings are Focus Mall, which aggregates buying activity data from shopping centers, and Focus Retail, which provides real-time performance evaluations for retail chains. Additionally, Focus Technologies delivers solutions for automated mall management and visitor path analysis to enhance purchase outcomes.

Jetlex

Seed Round in 2020
Jetlex is a technology company based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2018. It specializes in automated data extraction from documents using advanced machine learning algorithms, including optical character recognition (OCR) and named entity recognition (NER). Jetlex's software significantly enhances data processing efficiency by reducing the time required for manual data entry by up to ten times. This allows businesses to lower their document processing costs and reallocate their workforce to more critical tasks, thereby improving overall productivity. The company's solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, such as databases and enterprise resource planning platforms.

Time Saving Machine

Debt Financing in 2019
Time Saving Machine is a courier and logistics company based in Moscow, Russia, established in 2018. It specializes in the delivery of letters, parcels, and cargo both domestically and internationally. The company caters to various business needs, handling items such as documents, catalogs, spare parts, and dangerous goods, as well as shipments requiring coordination with government agencies and customs. In addition to delivery services, Time Saving Machine offers packaging, customs clearance, and an online platform for comparing shipping prices, providing clients with a comprehensive solution for their shipping requirements. The company aims to streamline the international express delivery process, ensuring cost-effective and efficient services for businesses and corporate clients.

Soica

Seed Round in 2018
Soica, based in Moscow, Russia, specializes in digitizing paper documents and automating data extraction from both paper and digital media. The company offers a comprehensive solution that facilitates the streaming digitization of documents and the seamless integration of recognized data into various IT systems, including archives and accounting platforms. Its products are evolving into a fully web-based, cross-platform solution, which will include an open portal for small-scale digitalization and a dedicated application for real-time data transmission. By automating the document digitization process, Soica minimizes setup costs and enhances operational efficiency, allowing for gradual system learning to accurately interpret various document types and predict the significance of extracted data. This approach significantly reduces the time and effort spent on document processing, enabling users to focus on more critical tasks.

Inspector Cloud

Seed Round in 2018
Inspector Cloud is a technology company that specializes in automating retail audits through its innovative cloud platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Moscow, Russia, the company offers a solution that enables field personnel to use their mobile devices to upload images of retail shelves. Utilizing advanced image recognition technology, Inspector Cloud identifies stock keeping units (SKUs) and generates digital models of stores, providing real-time analytics on retail audits. This system supports various formats for photo uploads, enhancing accessibility for users. By streamlining the auditing process, Inspector Cloud aims to improve operational efficiency for retailers and brands, ultimately reducing the time spent on manual inventory tasks and increasing sales. Its solutions are leveraged by numerous global brands, positioning the company as a leader in retail image recognition technology.

Invend

Seed Round in 2018
iNVend, LLC specializes in developing and implementing software for self-service kiosks and terminals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia, the company provides solutions that facilitate self-check-in processes in hotels, business centers, and airports. Its technology enhances user experience by allowing for efficient registration, card issuance, and visitor management. In addition to its core offerings, iNVend supports software updates, installation of third-party software, and the development of libraries for terminal components, ensuring comprehensive service for its clients.

Tiwo

Seed Round in 2018
Tiwo, LLC is an online platform based in Moscow, Russia, that specializes in selling electronic tickets for a variety of events, including concerts, shows, and quests. Founded in 2017, Tiwo offers a user-friendly service that allows customers to purchase tickets over the Internet. The platform serves as an integrated tool for event organizers, providing solutions for ticket sales and marketing, while also functioning as an aggregator of events for users. Through its website, Tiwo offers detailed information about various events, including timings and locations, making it convenient for users to find and buy tickets from the leisure and entertainment sector.

Inspector Cloud

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Inspector Cloud is a technology company that specializes in automating retail audits through its innovative cloud platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Moscow, Russia, the company offers a solution that enables field personnel to use their mobile devices to upload images of retail shelves. Utilizing advanced image recognition technology, Inspector Cloud identifies stock keeping units (SKUs) and generates digital models of stores, providing real-time analytics on retail audits. This system supports various formats for photo uploads, enhancing accessibility for users. By streamlining the auditing process, Inspector Cloud aims to improve operational efficiency for retailers and brands, ultimately reducing the time spent on manual inventory tasks and increasing sales. Its solutions are leveraged by numerous global brands, positioning the company as a leader in retail image recognition technology.

PhishMan

Series A in 2016
PhishMan is a Moscow-based company specializing in phishing protection systems aimed at safeguarding users from internet fraud. The company develops high-tech software solutions that help organizations counter phishing threats through innovative training methods. PhishMan's software simulates phishing attacks by sending out emails with various traps, allowing organizations to evaluate how recipients respond. If employees engage with the phishing simulations, the company offers tailored training courses to enhance their awareness of potential threats. PhishMan's team consists of experts with extensive experience in information security, holding various international certifications and degrees, ensuring a robust and knowledgeable approach to cybersecurity.

GeoCV

Seed Round in 2015
GeoCV is a New York-based startup specializing in 3D interior scanning applications for mobile devices equipped with 3D sensors. Founded in 2011 and originally based in Moscow, the company offers a comprehensive solution that includes a mobile app for 3D scanning, cloud software for data processing, and a web service for visualizing and interacting with 3D models. Its flagship product, Virtual Open House™, enables real estate professionals to create immersive 3D and 360° virtual tours, complete with textured floor plans and professional photography. By adopting a hardware-agnostic approach, GeoCV aims to foster a shared economy of photographers while expanding its offerings beyond real estate to various B2B sectors, including construction, interior design, and property management. With the goal of becoming a leading provider in 3D reality capture, GeoCV seeks to empower users to leverage immersive applications in augmented and virtual reality as mobile depth cameras become increasingly accessible.

TicketsCloud

Seed Round in 2014
Tickets Cloud LLC is an online platform that facilitates ticket distribution for event organizers. Established in 2014 and based in Moscow, Russia, the company connects event managers with a broad network of ticket sellers, enhancing the ticket purchasing experience for audiences across various sectors, including theatre, concerts, sports, and exhibitions. The platform not only enables seamless online ticket sales but also provides real-time updates on sales and promotional activities. By leveraging big data, Tickets Cloud helps event organizers understand consumer behavior, optimize pricing strategies, and improve market margins, thereby creating a more efficient ticket distribution network.

RTB-Media

Seed Round in 2014
RTB-Media is a technology company based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2014, that specializes in real-time media management. It offers a software-as-a-service platform designed for real-time bidding, enabling advertisers to efficiently manage and optimize their advertising campaigns across various channels. The company's Trading Desk and cross-channel ad reporting platform provide an all-in-one dashboard, allowing users to monitor campaign performance without the need to navigate multiple platforms. By leveraging programmatic ad buying and A/B testing, RTB-Media enhances the effectiveness of campaigns through data-driven insights. Its user-friendly services cater to agencies, start-ups, and brands, facilitating targeted online advertising across social media, search engines, and display networks for both web and mobile.

AdWired

Debt Financing in 2013
AdWired, LLC is a mobile advertising media network based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in connecting advertisers with smartphone and tablet users across various categories such as media, sports, entertainment, and automotive. The company provides mobile applications through multiple app stores, including AppStore, Android Market, and Windows Marketplace. AdWired offers a software development kit (SDK) that enables publishers and developers to manage advertisements and revenue for their mobile applications on various platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. The SDK supports fully interactive banners featuring audio and video content, allowing for unique targeting capabilities to enhance return on investment. AdWired facilitates integration within just one hour, enabling developers to monetize their apps effectively while also providing detailed analytics on app usage to optimize ad targeting.

SocialMart

Seed Round in 2013
SocialMart is an online contextual advertising platform that specializes in website monetization through native content-relevant ads. Founded in 2012 and based in Moscow, Russia, SocialMart provides tools such as product widgets and affiliate links that enable online media, site owners, advertisers, and bloggers to effectively monetize their content. By detecting products within website content, including titles, texts, and images, SocialMart delivers relevant offers from local e-stores, thereby enhancing user experience while supporting affiliate marketing. The company's solutions aim to maintain a balance between visitor loyalty and ad monetization, making it easier for publishers to engage in effective marketing strategies.

Car-fin

Seed Round in 2013
Car-Fin is a Moscow-based credit service established in 2012, focused on providing financial solutions for the automotive and real estate sectors. The company specializes in offering online car credit solutions tailored for car brokers, automakers, and car dealers. Its platform features loan calculators and tools that allow users to compare vehicles based on ownership costs and loan terms, including buy-back and leasing options. This service facilitates a streamlined process for users to apply for loans or leases that meet their specific needs, enhancing the accessibility of automotive financing.

Teachbase

Debt Financing in 2012
Internet Shkola, LLC provides Teachbase, an employee training service. The company provides training service and allows online-training, online meetings, webinars, and creation of own courses by clients to manage the training. The company is based in Moscow, Russian Federation.
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