Almaz Capital

Almaz Capital, established in 2008, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Portola Valley, California. It specializes in early-stage, capital-efficient technology investments, bridging the gap between Eastern European/former Soviet engineering talent and the U.S. market. The firm focuses on high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, data engineering, cybersecurity, and industrial IoT. Almaz Capital has invested in over 30 portfolio companies and facilitated nine exits to date, with notable investors including Cisco, EBRD, and IFC.

Geoffrey Baehr

General Partner

Aniruddha Nazaré

General Partner

Aniruddha Nazre

General Partner

Yoav Samet

General Partner

Yoav Samet

General Partner

Daniil Stolyarov

Partner

97 past transactions

specter automation

Seed Round in 2025
Specter Automation is a business-to-business software-as-a-service company focused on revolutionizing construction site management through artificial intelligence-powered automation. Acknowledging that the construction sector is one of the least digitized industries, Specter offers a web-based platform that integrates core components of construction planning with advanced tracking capabilities. By transforming existing digital planning data into a three-dimensional lookahead management system, the company enables construction firms and small to mid-sized enterprises to effectively utilize this data on-site. Specter’s software streamlines construction management processes, reduces organizational effort, and addresses inefficiencies, thereby significantly minimizing construction delays. Through its innovative approach, Specter aims to digitize the essential operations of construction projects, ensuring all stakeholders have access to relevant data while highlighting potential planning errors.

Dubformer

Seed Round in 2025
Dubformer, based in Amsterdam, specializes in AI-driven dubbing solutions for the Media and Entertainment Industry. It employs advanced technologies like Speech Recognition, Machine Translation, and Generative Voices, along with a Human Touch platform for quality assurance. Offering over 1000 voices in 130+ languages, Dubformer has delivered extensive content to global audiences, collaborating directly with media companies and serving as a SaaS partner for leading Language Service Providers. Notable clients include Little Dot Studios, Motorvision, and VOXX Studios.

Nomagic

Series B in 2025
Nomagic, Inc. is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment in e-commerce. The company develops smart pick-and-place robotic systems that enhance efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in warehouses. By automating tedious tasks, Nomagic's solutions help reduce fulfillment costs and address labor shortages, allowing operations to scale effectively and operate around the clock. Powered by artificial intelligence, their robotic systems continuously learn and adapt to changing conditions, enabling warehouse operators to improve agility and ensure reliable delivery of goods. Nomagic's technology has been implemented in notable locations, including packing lines at Cdiscount, a leading French eCommerce platform.

Alison AI

Seed Round in 2024
Alison is a leading AI-powered platform specializing in video analysis for creative advertising. It offers a software-as-a-service solution that enables businesses to identify the most effective elements of their video content, access comprehensive performance data, and conduct insightful competitive analysis. By streamlining the process from ideation to production, Alison helps clients create videos that have a higher likelihood of success, eliminating guesswork and focusing on data-driven results. This platform is designed to enhance the overall effectiveness of video advertisements, ensuring that clients can optimize their creative strategies effectively.

Yazen

Series A in 2024
Yazen is a digital healthcare provider focused on delivering personalized weight loss programs, primarily targeting middle-aged men dealing with obesity and potential testosterone deficiencies. The company connects users with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including doctors, psychologists, dietitians, and personal trainers, to develop customized weight management plans. By leveraging data-driven insights, Yazen incorporates lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medical treatments to enhance both physical and mental well-being. The platform's holistic approach aims to empower individuals to achieve sustainable health improvements through expert guidance and support.

Platma

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Platma is an innovative company focused on transforming the landscape of low and no-code development platforms through a genuine declarative programming approach. It provides small and medium-sized businesses with the tools to automate their processes without requiring IT expertise. Platma's platform features a variety of resources, including low-code essentials, open-source components, and artificial intelligence systems, enabling users to create applications efficiently. By facilitating the generation of ready-to-use blocks through simple declarative requests, Platma streamlines the application development process, allowing organizations to build quality IT systems quickly and effectively.

Moonshot AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Moonshot AI is a technology company that specializes in a no-code platform designed to optimize e-commerce stores automatically. The platform harnesses the power of generative AI to enable brands to continually iterate on conversion rate optimization (CRO) experiments, without the need for additional design, analysis, or developer resources.

Platma

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Platma is an innovative company focused on transforming the landscape of low and no-code development platforms through a genuine declarative programming approach. It provides small and medium-sized businesses with the tools to automate their processes without requiring IT expertise. Platma's platform features a variety of resources, including low-code essentials, open-source components, and artificial intelligence systems, enabling users to create applications efficiently. By facilitating the generation of ready-to-use blocks through simple declarative requests, Platma streamlines the application development process, allowing organizations to build quality IT systems quickly and effectively.

WORKERBASE

Series A in 2022
WORKERBASE GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in developing an end-to-end platform aimed at enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing downtime, waiting periods, and quality issues in manufacturing operations. Founded in 2017, WORKERBASE offers a continuous improvement platform that organizes manual work processes across various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and industrial machinery. The platform allows customers to orchestrate production workflows flexibly, adapting to the evolving demands of the manufacturing landscape. By integrating man, machine, and material into a cohesive data ecosystem, WORKERBASE enables predictive insights that can significantly boost productivity. Additionally, the company provides a rugged smartwatch designed for industrial settings, enhancing security through a two-factor authentication mechanism. Its solutions can be readily deployed or customized in a low-code environment, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

Alcatraz AI

Series A in 2022
Alcatraz AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a facial authentication platform aimed at enhancing security for physical access to government buildings and corporate campuses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company leverages advanced technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and 3D sensing to facilitate secure and seamless entry processes. Their solution utilizes real-time 3D facial mapping and deep neural networks to automate the enrollment of individuals based on existing access control methods. This innovative system replaces traditional badging with a hardware device equipped with sensors, which recognizes individuals as they approach and grants access by unlocking doors. Alcatraz AI's platform is designed to provide high security while minimizing friction in the entry process, ensuring a streamlined experience for users.

ZEDEDA

Series B in 2022
ZEDEDA, Inc. is a developer of cloud-native edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks at the enterprise edge. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, India, the company offers solutions such as Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge. This software-as-a-service enables customers to manage and secure their IoT deployments through virtualization and facilitates the use of cloud-managed gateways for remote administration. ZEDEDA's platform supports a variety of applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy and industrial automation, allowing organizations to monitor and manage real-time edge applications while avoiding vendor lock-in.

Nomagic

Series A in 2022
Nomagic, Inc. is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment in e-commerce. The company develops smart pick-and-place robotic systems that enhance efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in warehouses. By automating tedious tasks, Nomagic's solutions help reduce fulfillment costs and address labor shortages, allowing operations to scale effectively and operate around the clock. Powered by artificial intelligence, their robotic systems continuously learn and adapt to changing conditions, enabling warehouse operators to improve agility and ensure reliable delivery of goods. Nomagic's technology has been implemented in notable locations, including packing lines at Cdiscount, a leading French eCommerce platform.

Neptune.ai

Series A in 2022
Neptune.ai is a software company that specializes in providing tools for machine learning teams to effectively track and manage their experiments. The platform addresses common challenges faced by data scientists and machine learning engineers, such as debugging, reproducing experiments, sharing results, and ensuring smooth model handover. Neptune.ai offers a centralized solution for tracking, comparing, storing, and collaborating on experiments, thereby accelerating the development of production-ready models. Unlike manual or open-source alternatives, it provides a scalable and fully-featured tool with user access management and a user-friendly interface. It also integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, offering essential capabilities without the complexity of comprehensive MLOps platforms. By enhancing collaboration and visualization of model results, Neptune.ai empowers teams to work more efficiently and effectively manage their projects.

Minut

Series B in 2022
Minut is a technology company established in 2014, with operations in Shenzhen, China, and Malmö, Sweden. It specializes in designing and manufacturing smart home security devices. Minut's flagship product, Point, is a camera-less device that monitors noise, temperature, motion, and other environmental factors within homes. When it detects anomalies, it sends alerts to users' smartphones, enabling them to maintain home security without compromising privacy.

GridGain

Series C in 2021
GridGain Systems specializes in providing an advanced in-memory computing platform that enhances real-time data access and processing. Built on Apache Ignite, GridGain's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, with notable clients such as ING, Sberbank, and Huawei. The platform is designed to deliver high-speed performance and significant scalability for both existing and new applications, allowing for deployment on distributed clusters of commodity servers. GridGain's technology can operate seamlessly between application and data layers, supporting various database systems without the need for extensive changes. It is particularly well-suited for high-volume ACID transactions, real-time analytics, and hybrid transactional/analytical processing (HTAP).

ClickHouse

Series B in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source database management system specializing in online analytical processing (OLAP). It uniquely stores data column-wise, reducing storage needs and enhancing query performance through vectorized processing. This design enables real-time analytics by efficiently handling large datasets, offering enterprises a reliable, scalable solution for data processing.

SpeedSize

Convertible Note in 2021
SpeedSize specializes in AI-based media compression technology that significantly reduces the file size of images and videos while maintaining their original quality. The company's innovative solutions enable websites to load faster and enhance visual appeal, thereby improving overall user experience. By automatically detecting and compressing all media on a website, SpeedSize helps clients optimize their online presence, which can lead to better search engine rankings and increased sales. This technology is particularly beneficial for businesses seeking to streamline their digital content without compromising on quality.

Sonarworks

Venture Round in 2021
Sonarworks Ltd. is a deep-tech audio company based in Riga, Latvia, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing and licensing sound calibration software that enhances audio quality for both professionals and consumers. Its flagship products include Reference 4, which is available in studio and headphone editions, and True-Fi, designed for everyday listeners. These tools utilize advanced SoundID technology to measure and digitally tune sound devices to individual hearing preferences, ensuring a personalized listening experience. Sonarworks' software is widely adopted in professional recording studios and by audio engineers, as it effectively eliminates noise shortcomings in speakers and headphones, allowing users to enjoy music as intended by the artists. The software is accessible online and through dealers in Latvia and internationally.

FinalPrice

Seed Round in 2021
FinalPrice is a private travel club aimed at travel enthusiasts and professionals. The company has developed a hotel booking platform that incorporates artificial intelligence to streamline the scheduling of air travel, accommodations, and car rentals. Its subscription-based service offers access to a wide range of travel options at wholesale and negotiated rates, allowing members to achieve significant savings on travel expenses. FinalPrice is positioned to enhance the travel planning experience, making it more efficient and cost-effective for its users.

Esperanto Technologies

Convertible Note in 2021
Esperanto Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing energy-efficient computing solutions utilizing the open standard RISC-V instruction set architecture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and Barcelona, Spain, the company focuses on providing high-performance, massively parallel computing solutions specifically tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Esperanto's inference chip is designed to meet the performance and power requirements of large-scale datacenter customers, making it suitable for various parallelizable workloads, particularly excelling in Generative AI. This focus positions Esperanto as a key player in the evolving landscape of high-performance computing, addressing the growing demands in datacenter and edge applications.

OneSoil

Series A in 2021
OneSoil is a digital product company that offers a precision farming platform aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Minsk, Belarus, the company utilizes satellite imagery, machine learning, and extensive ground truth data to provide farmers and agricultural businesses with valuable insights. The OneSoil platform includes a mobile application, Precision Insights tools, and a Business to Business API, enabling users to monitor fields, plan farming operations, and optimize resource usage. Operating primarily in the United States and Europe, OneSoil's technology is designed to improve profitability for its users through effective crop management and data-driven decision-making.

ZEDEDA

Series A in 2021
ZEDEDA, Inc. is a developer of cloud-native edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks at the enterprise edge. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, India, the company offers solutions such as Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge. This software-as-a-service enables customers to manage and secure their IoT deployments through virtualization and facilitates the use of cloud-managed gateways for remote administration. ZEDEDA's platform supports a variety of applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy and industrial automation, allowing organizations to monitor and manage real-time edge applications while avoiding vendor lock-in.

3DLOOK

Series A in 2021
3DLOOK, LLC is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven solutions for body scanning and measurement, primarily serving the apparel industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Odessa and Kiev, Ukraine, 3DLOOK offers products such as SAIA Perfect Fit and SAIA 3D, which create precise 3D models of the human body. The company aims to enhance personalized shopping experiences by providing brands with actionable body data analytics, enabling them to retarget shoppers based on accurate measurements. This technology not only facilitates improved customer engagement and conversion rates but also helps to reduce return rates and apparel waste, thus promoting more sustainable business practices. Recognized for its innovative contributions, 3DLOOK has received accolades such as the LVMH Innovation Award and the IEEE Retail Digital Transformation Grand Challenge.

3DLOOK

Series A in 2021
3DLOOK, LLC is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven solutions for body scanning and measurement, primarily serving the apparel industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Odessa and Kiev, Ukraine, 3DLOOK offers products such as SAIA Perfect Fit and SAIA 3D, which create precise 3D models of the human body. The company aims to enhance personalized shopping experiences by providing brands with actionable body data analytics, enabling them to retarget shoppers based on accurate measurements. This technology not only facilitates improved customer engagement and conversion rates but also helps to reduce return rates and apparel waste, thus promoting more sustainable business practices. Recognized for its innovative contributions, 3DLOOK has received accolades such as the LVMH Innovation Award and the IEEE Retail Digital Transformation Grand Challenge.

NFWare

Funding Round in 2020
NFWare is a Munich-based company that specializes in cloud-based network functions virtualization technologies for telecom operators and data centers. The company develops high-performance virtualized IP routing solutions that leverage advanced multi-core packet-processing algorithms. These solutions enable service providers to build next-generation networks with the agility and flexibility of software, while achieving the performance typically associated with hardware. NFWare's offerings include Virtual Carrier Grade NAT, which facilitates address and protocol translation, allowing for the extension of IPv4 network connectivity. By utilizing standard x86 servers, NFWare's technology significantly reduces the costs associated with building network infrastructure, enhancing productivity for its clients.

Xometry

Series E in 2020
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in various advanced production techniques, including 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and urethane casting. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with an additional office in Bethesda, the company operates an AI-enabled marketplace that facilitates the efficient sourcing of custom-manufactured parts and assemblies. Xometry's diverse offerings include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and aftermarket solutions, catering to a wide range of clients, including engineers, product designers, and business owners. The company has a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions, further enhancing its capabilities in the manufacturing sector. Xometry is organized into U.S. and International segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from the U.S. market.

Mobalytics

Series A in 2020
Mobalytics is an eSports company focused on enhancing the performance of competitive gamers through advanced analytics. It has developed a platform that employs a Gamer Performance Index (GPI), utilizing in-game data sourced from game APIs. By applying machine learning algorithms, Mobalytics analyzes this data to provide users with personalized insights aimed at improving their gameplay. The platform identifies players' strengths and weaknesses, offering tailored advice to help them enhance their skills in various critical areas of competitive gaming.

DMarket

Venture Round in 2020
DMarket is a prominent cross-chain marketplace specializing in the trading of NFTs and virtual items, as well as technology for creating metaverses. Recognized as one of the largest trading platforms for NFTs, DMarket ranks among the top three blockchain-based marketplaces alongside OpenSea and Rarible. The company's innovative technology is designed to support a wide range of users, including brands, influencers, video game developers, esports organizations, and broadcasters, enabling them to co-create and monetize digital content within various gaming environments. DMarket also offers a platform for in-game item trading, facilitating the development of a virtual economy that allows participants to earn profits while enjoying their gaming experiences. The company has attracted significant investment, including a $7.2 million funding round led by Silicon Valley venture capitalists.

Refurbed

Series A in 2020
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the distribution of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of products including phones, TVs, tablets, smart watches, laptops, desktops, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed devices undergo a rigorous 40-step renewal process to ensure they look new and function like new. Each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company aims to provide products that are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than brand-new counterparts, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious and eco-friendly consumers.

Xometry

Series D in 2019
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in various advanced production techniques, including 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and urethane casting. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with an additional office in Bethesda, the company operates an AI-enabled marketplace that facilitates the efficient sourcing of custom-manufactured parts and assemblies. Xometry's diverse offerings include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and aftermarket solutions, catering to a wide range of clients, including engineers, product designers, and business owners. The company has a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions, further enhancing its capabilities in the manufacturing sector. Xometry is organized into U.S. and International segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from the U.S. market.

ZEDEDA

Series A in 2019
ZEDEDA, Inc. is a developer of cloud-native edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks at the enterprise edge. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, India, the company offers solutions such as Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge. This software-as-a-service enables customers to manage and secure their IoT deployments through virtualization and facilitates the use of cloud-managed gateways for remote administration. ZEDEDA's platform supports a variety of applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy and industrial automation, allowing organizations to monitor and manage real-time edge applications while avoiding vendor lock-in.

Esperanto Technologies

Series B in 2018
Esperanto Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing energy-efficient computing solutions utilizing the open standard RISC-V instruction set architecture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and Barcelona, Spain, the company focuses on providing high-performance, massively parallel computing solutions specifically tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Esperanto's inference chip is designed to meet the performance and power requirements of large-scale datacenter customers, making it suitable for various parallelizable workloads, particularly excelling in Generative AI. This focus positions Esperanto as a key player in the evolving landscape of high-performance computing, addressing the growing demands in datacenter and edge applications.

Xometry

Series C in 2018
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in various advanced production techniques, including 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and urethane casting. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with an additional office in Bethesda, the company operates an AI-enabled marketplace that facilitates the efficient sourcing of custom-manufactured parts and assemblies. Xometry's diverse offerings include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and aftermarket solutions, catering to a wide range of clients, including engineers, product designers, and business owners. The company has a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions, further enhancing its capabilities in the manufacturing sector. Xometry is organized into U.S. and International segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from the U.S. market.

GridGain

Series B in 2018
GridGain Systems specializes in providing an advanced in-memory computing platform that enhances real-time data access and processing. Built on Apache Ignite, GridGain's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, with notable clients such as ING, Sberbank, and Huawei. The platform is designed to deliver high-speed performance and significant scalability for both existing and new applications, allowing for deployment on distributed clusters of commodity servers. GridGain's technology can operate seamlessly between application and data layers, supporting various database systems without the need for extensive changes. It is particularly well-suited for high-volume ACID transactions, real-time analytics, and hybrid transactional/analytical processing (HTAP).

ZEDEDA

Seed Round in 2018
ZEDEDA, Inc. is a developer of cloud-native edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks at the enterprise edge. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, India, the company offers solutions such as Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge. This software-as-a-service enables customers to manage and secure their IoT deployments through virtualization and facilitates the use of cloud-managed gateways for remote administration. ZEDEDA's platform supports a variety of applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy and industrial automation, allowing organizations to monitor and manage real-time edge applications while avoiding vendor lock-in.

Petcube

Series A in 2017
Petcube, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing interactive Wi-Fi pet cameras aimed at enhancing the connection between pet owners and their pets when they are away from home. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Petcube's product lineup includes the Petcube Play 2, a smart HD camera equipped with a laser toy and voice control, allowing users to see, communicate with, and engage their pets remotely. Another notable product is the Petcube Bites 2, which features a treat dispenser alongside similar functionalities, enabling users to reward and train their pets effectively. Additionally, Petcube offers Petcube Care, a service that provides video history and alerts, enhancing the pet care experience. The company retails its innovative products online, positioning itself as a leader in the connected pet technology market.

Xometry

Series B in 2017
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in various advanced production techniques, including 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and urethane casting. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with an additional office in Bethesda, the company operates an AI-enabled marketplace that facilitates the efficient sourcing of custom-manufactured parts and assemblies. Xometry's diverse offerings include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and aftermarket solutions, catering to a wide range of clients, including engineers, product designers, and business owners. The company has a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions, further enhancing its capabilities in the manufacturing sector. Xometry is organized into U.S. and International segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from the U.S. market.

FinalPrice

Venture Round in 2017
FinalPrice is a private travel club aimed at travel enthusiasts and professionals. The company has developed a hotel booking platform that incorporates artificial intelligence to streamline the scheduling of air travel, accommodations, and car rentals. Its subscription-based service offers access to a wide range of travel options at wholesale and negotiated rates, allowing members to achieve significant savings on travel expenses. FinalPrice is positioned to enhance the travel planning experience, making it more efficient and cost-effective for its users.

NFWare

Seed Round in 2017
NFWare is a Munich-based company that specializes in cloud-based network functions virtualization technologies for telecom operators and data centers. The company develops high-performance virtualized IP routing solutions that leverage advanced multi-core packet-processing algorithms. These solutions enable service providers to build next-generation networks with the agility and flexibility of software, while achieving the performance typically associated with hardware. NFWare's offerings include Virtual Carrier Grade NAT, which facilitates address and protocol translation, allowing for the extension of IPv4 network connectivity. By utilizing standard x86 servers, NFWare's technology significantly reduces the costs associated with building network infrastructure, enhancing productivity for its clients.

Hyperkey

Convertible Note in 2017
Hyperkey, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It operates a digital library application that focuses on human visual expressions, enabling users to create and share Gifs and Stickers for chat conversations. This platform allows users and branded content creators to make their visual expressions discoverable within a social network, enhancing communication through a unique collection of emotive content. Hyperkey's multi-functional and privacy-preserving keyboard integrates seamlessly with popular messaging applications such as iMessage, WhatsApp, and Facebook, allowing users to express their feelings and share emotions in a secure and convenient manner. The platform fosters an interactive environment where users can discover and recycle visual expressions, enriching their chatting experience across various communication platforms.

Vezet Group

Venture Round in 2017
Vezet Group is the largest ride-hailing company in Russia, formed from the merger of two prominent services, Taxi Saturn and RuTaxi. Operating in over 100 cities across Russia and the CIS, Vezet Group offers a comprehensive taxi booking service that allows passengers to conveniently request rides through a mobile app or by making a quick phone call. The company focuses on providing an accessible and cost-effective transportation solution while enabling drivers to enhance their earnings under favorable conditions. This omni-channel approach ensures that both riders and carriers benefit from a streamlined and efficient ridesharing experience.

Mobalytics

Seed Round in 2016
Mobalytics is an eSports company focused on enhancing the performance of competitive gamers through advanced analytics. It has developed a platform that employs a Gamer Performance Index (GPI), utilizing in-game data sourced from game APIs. By applying machine learning algorithms, Mobalytics analyzes this data to provide users with personalized insights aimed at improving their gameplay. The platform identifies players' strengths and weaknesses, offering tailored advice to help them enhance their skills in various critical areas of competitive gaming.

Fasten

Series A in 2016
Fasten Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops a mobile-based ride-hailing platform aimed at enhancing the cab booking experience. Founded in 2013, the platform allows users to book rides while simultaneously viewing real-time pricing, ensuring transparency and cost efficiency. Fasten emphasizes the importance of treating drivers well, which contributes to its user-friendly service. The company was incorporated in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of VEZET as of March 2018.

MakeTime

Series A in 2016
MakeTime Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, operates an online platform that connects businesses requiring CNC machining services with qualified machine shops across the United States possessing idle capacity on their equipment. The company's platform streamlines the manufacturing process by matching orders with suitable suppliers, providing real-time tracking of production, and ensuring timely delivery of parts. MakeTime was acquired by Xometry Inc. in July 2018.

Dabbl

Series A in 2016
Dabbl operates an online consumer engagement platform that facilitates direct connections between brands and consumers. By utilizing Dabbl's digital properties, users can participate in interactive experiences that allow them to share their thoughts and opinions. The platform enables consumers to earn rewards, such as gift cards, for their engagement, while brands benefit from valuable customer feedback. Dabbl's self-service applications empower marketers to build transparent and authentic relationships with their audience, tapping into the significant market for consumer attention. This approach not only enhances brand loyalty but also ensures that consumer voices are heard and valued.

GridGain

Series B in 2016
GridGain Systems specializes in providing an advanced in-memory computing platform that enhances real-time data access and processing. Built on Apache Ignite, GridGain's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, with notable clients such as ING, Sberbank, and Huawei. The platform is designed to deliver high-speed performance and significant scalability for both existing and new applications, allowing for deployment on distributed clusters of commodity servers. GridGain's technology can operate seamlessly between application and data layers, supporting various database systems without the need for extensive changes. It is particularly well-suited for high-volume ACID transactions, real-time analytics, and hybrid transactional/analytical processing (HTAP).

Petcube

Seed Round in 2016
Petcube, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing interactive Wi-Fi pet cameras aimed at enhancing the connection between pet owners and their pets when they are away from home. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Petcube's product lineup includes the Petcube Play 2, a smart HD camera equipped with a laser toy and voice control, allowing users to see, communicate with, and engage their pets remotely. Another notable product is the Petcube Bites 2, which features a treat dispenser alongside similar functionalities, enabling users to reward and train their pets effectively. Additionally, Petcube offers Petcube Care, a service that provides video history and alerts, enhancing the pet care experience. The company retails its innovative products online, positioning itself as a leader in the connected pet technology market.

Octonion

Seed Round in 2016
Octinion provides mechatronic product development, custom testing and measurement solutions, data analysis and algorithm development, and measurement services. They offer to assist in all customer development needs. They design and produce mechatronic original equipment manufacturer components for machine manufacturers.

HOVER

Series A in 2015
HOVER Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing a home measurement application that generates interactive 3D models of properties using computer vision and 3D mapping technology. The application serves various users, including homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals, by providing accurate exterior measurements and visualizations of properties with just a few smartphone photos. This technology enables homeowners to visualize potential renovations and receive estimates from contractors, while also assisting insurance markets in estimating and adjusting claims efficiently. HOVER aims to simplify the homeowner journey by making project visualization and cost estimation more accessible and engaging. The company has established a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to further enhance its offerings in the home improvement industry.

2Can

Venture Round in 2015
2Can is a Russian startup that specializes in mobile point-of-sale technology, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones. Launched in September 2012, 2Can developed a mobile application compatible with iOS and Android platforms, paired with a card reader that transforms smartphones into payment terminals for Visa and MasterCard transactions. The service is notable for being the first Russian mobile acquiring service to meet the stringent security requirements set by international payment systems. The company offers an attachable card reader that facilitates bank card transactions for a flat fee, allowing merchants to accept payments on the go while also providing insights into customer behavior. Additionally, 2Can's dual card reader has received certifications from VisaReady and PCI-DSS, underscoring its commitment to secure payment processing.

iboxPro

Series A in 2015
In 2015 ibox merged with 2can ( SME mPOS provider in Russia ) Besides of mPOS, they have products and services that provide us additional income sources. 1. Payments — the all-in-one mobile payment and Point of Sale (POS) solution enable SMEs to process payments cost-effectively from E-wallets & Messengers. 2. Software as a Service (SaaS) — a platform for SME, merchants can drive business via a centralized SaaS toolkit. 3. Financial products — short term cash advances and short term loans to select merchants provided from their financial partners.

Hyperkey

Convertible Note in 2015
Hyperkey, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It operates a digital library application that focuses on human visual expressions, enabling users to create and share Gifs and Stickers for chat conversations. This platform allows users and branded content creators to make their visual expressions discoverable within a social network, enhancing communication through a unique collection of emotive content. Hyperkey's multi-functional and privacy-preserving keyboard integrates seamlessly with popular messaging applications such as iMessage, WhatsApp, and Facebook, allowing users to express their feelings and share emotions in a secure and convenient manner. The platform fosters an interactive environment where users can discover and recycle visual expressions, enriching their chatting experience across various communication platforms.

NFWare

Convertible Note in 2015
NFWare is a Munich-based company that specializes in cloud-based network functions virtualization technologies for telecom operators and data centers. The company develops high-performance virtualized IP routing solutions that leverage advanced multi-core packet-processing algorithms. These solutions enable service providers to build next-generation networks with the agility and flexibility of software, while achieving the performance typically associated with hardware. NFWare's offerings include Virtual Carrier Grade NAT, which facilitates address and protocol translation, allowing for the extension of IPv4 network connectivity. By utilizing standard x86 servers, NFWare's technology significantly reduces the costs associated with building network infrastructure, enhancing productivity for its clients.

CarPrice.ru

Series B in 2015
CarPrice is an online platform based in Russia that specializes in the auction of second-hand cars. It offers sellers instant online valuations and connects them with a network of over 4,000 dealers who participate in competitive bidding. The auction process typically lasts around 30 minutes, allowing dealers to determine the best price for vehicles. CarPrice has rapidly established itself as a leading player in the Russian used car market, ranking among the top three sellers within its first year of operation. The company operates from more than 20 locations, including major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Despite a challenging economic environment that saw a significant decline in new car sales, CarPrice has continued to grow, aiming to increase its monthly auction volume from 4,000 to 10,000. The platform's services not only streamline the selling process but also help buyers access fair market prices for used vehicles.

Sensity Systems

Venture Round in 2015
Sensity Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of a high-speed, sensor-based platform known as the Light Sensory Network (LSN). Founded in 2010 and previously known as Xeralux, the company focuses on integrating networking technology and sensors within LED luminaires to facilitate the transition to energy-efficient LED lighting. Its NetSense platform offers various applications, including lighting control, energy efficiency management, power monitoring, and maintenance services, as well as solutions for parking management, security, asset management, and retail analytics. Sensity Systems caters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, commercial and industrial property owners, educational institutions, municipal agencies, and healthcare facilities, both in the United States and internationally. The company has established strategic partnerships with major players, enhancing its capability to deliver comprehensive solutions that link energy efficiency with broader business objectives.

Cinarra Systems

Series B in 2015
Cinarra Systems Pte. Ltd., incorporated in 2012 and based in Singapore, specializes in developing analytics software that processes extensive operator data to generate real-time insights. The company's platform utilizes deterministic carrier data to offer advanced targeting and analytics, which help brands and carriers enhance revenue and results. Cinarra's technology unlocks the value of data within mobile operator infrastructure and facilitates monetization through a mediation platform that supports cross-industry integration. By collaborating with mobile network operators, Cinarra enables clients to tap into new revenue streams, addressing the evolving demands of an increasingly mobile society.

MakeTime

Series A in 2015
MakeTime Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, operates an online platform that connects businesses requiring CNC machining services with qualified machine shops across the United States possessing idle capacity on their equipment. The company's platform streamlines the manufacturing process by matching orders with suitable suppliers, providing real-time tracking of production, and ensuring timely delivery of parts. MakeTime was acquired by Xometry Inc. in July 2018.

Petcube

Seed Round in 2015
Petcube, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing interactive Wi-Fi pet cameras aimed at enhancing the connection between pet owners and their pets when they are away from home. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Petcube's product lineup includes the Petcube Play 2, a smart HD camera equipped with a laser toy and voice control, allowing users to see, communicate with, and engage their pets remotely. Another notable product is the Petcube Bites 2, which features a treat dispenser alongside similar functionalities, enabling users to reward and train their pets effectively. Additionally, Petcube offers Petcube Care, a service that provides video history and alerts, enhancing the pet care experience. The company retails its innovative products online, positioning itself as a leader in the connected pet technology market.

Appscotch

Seed Round in 2015
AppScotch, Inc. is a mobile application marketing and advertisement platform that focuses on enhancing application engagement across various mobile devices. Founded in 2013 and based in California, AppScotch offers a competitive analysis and market intelligence product suite aimed at providing transparency in mobile paid advertising. Its services are tailored to the mobile in-app environment, allowing users to discover, analyze, and measure a wide range of advertising metrics. As of March 2016, AppScotch operates as a subsidiary of App Annie Inc.

RoboCV

Series A in 2015
RoboCV, established in 2012 and headquartered in Moscow, specializes in developing intelligent autopilot systems for warehouses. Its flagship product, RoboCV X-MOTION NG, is a multifunctional system designed to automate floor movements of pallet goods. This system comprises an electric pallet truck and the RoboCV AUTOPILOT intelligent automation system, enabling it to operate offline without human intervention. It supports various operations such as accepting, shipping, cross-docking, and picking goods, serving warehouse operators (3PL), retail companies, and other businesses interested in warehousing.

NFWare

Seed Round in 2015
NFWare is a Munich-based company that specializes in cloud-based network functions virtualization technologies for telecom operators and data centers. The company develops high-performance virtualized IP routing solutions that leverage advanced multi-core packet-processing algorithms. These solutions enable service providers to build next-generation networks with the agility and flexibility of software, while achieving the performance typically associated with hardware. NFWare's offerings include Virtual Carrier Grade NAT, which facilitates address and protocol translation, allowing for the extension of IPv4 network connectivity. By utilizing standard x86 servers, NFWare's technology significantly reduces the costs associated with building network infrastructure, enhancing productivity for its clients.

Sensity Systems

Series B in 2014
Sensity Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of a high-speed, sensor-based platform known as the Light Sensory Network (LSN). Founded in 2010 and previously known as Xeralux, the company focuses on integrating networking technology and sensors within LED luminaires to facilitate the transition to energy-efficient LED lighting. Its NetSense platform offers various applications, including lighting control, energy efficiency management, power monitoring, and maintenance services, as well as solutions for parking management, security, asset management, and retail analytics. Sensity Systems caters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, commercial and industrial property owners, educational institutions, municipal agencies, and healthcare facilities, both in the United States and internationally. The company has established strategic partnerships with major players, enhancing its capability to deliver comprehensive solutions that link energy efficiency with broader business objectives.

CarPrice.ru

Seed Round in 2014
CarPrice is an online platform based in Russia that specializes in the auction of second-hand cars. It offers sellers instant online valuations and connects them with a network of over 4,000 dealers who participate in competitive bidding. The auction process typically lasts around 30 minutes, allowing dealers to determine the best price for vehicles. CarPrice has rapidly established itself as a leading player in the Russian used car market, ranking among the top three sellers within its first year of operation. The company operates from more than 20 locations, including major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Despite a challenging economic environment that saw a significant decline in new car sales, CarPrice has continued to grow, aiming to increase its monthly auction volume from 4,000 to 10,000. The platform's services not only streamline the selling process but also help buyers access fair market prices for used vehicles.

Carprice

Seed Round in 2014
Car Price is a Motor vehicle company.

Acumatica

Series D in 2014
Acumatica, Inc. delivers cloud-based business management software tailored for small and mid-sized enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional offices in Moscow, Singapore, and Washington, D.C., the company offers a comprehensive suite of integrated applications. These include the Acumatica Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning solution, which encompasses financial management, distribution management, project accounting, and customer management, alongside industry-specific editions for manufacturing and other sectors. Acumatica's platform is designed to enhance usability and provide intelligent workflows, enabling companies to effectively manage risks and capitalize on opportunities in a digital economy. The company also offers support services, including implementation planning, training, consulting, and customization, serving diverse markets such as wholesale distribution, professional services, and e-commerce. Acumatica's commitment to principled business practices and flexible deployment options empowers organizations to take control of their growth and innovation.

Content Analytics

Series A in 2014
Content Analytics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating a digital analytics and content management platform tailored for e-commerce optimization. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes content management, analytics, and reporting. The platform employs machine-learning technology to offer retailers recommendations for optimizing their online presence, enabling them to enhance their visibility among a vast array of products. Key features include cloud storage, content syndication, performance metrics, and insights into content health and pricing intelligence. By leveraging data crawler technology, Content Analytics delivers essential insights that empower brands and retailers to compete effectively in the digital marketplace. The company operates as a subsidiary of Syndigo LLC, further enhancing its capabilities in the field of e-commerce analytics.

GoodData

Series E in 2014
GoodData Corporation is a SaaS-based provider of business intelligence and analytics solutions, established in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in the Czech Republic. The company offers an open analytics platform that addresses data governance, security, and self-service data discovery for business users. Its platform consolidates data from various sources, both within organizations and in the cloud, and includes tools for data integration, warehousing, and automation. GoodData provides a range of BI solutions that encompass enterprise analytics across sales, marketing, and service sectors, among others. Additionally, the company supports its clients with services such as training, support, and consulting. GoodData serves a diverse clientele across industries including e-commerce, financial services, media, and technology, helping enterprises automate and enhance data-driven decision-making processes.

KaChing

Seed Round in 2014
KaChing! is a mobile application company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2012. The company offers a platform that allows consumers to redeem manufacturer coupons easily during grocery shopping by scanning barcodes at checkout for immediate discounts. Its application supports various point-of-sale systems, ensuring seamless integration without the need for additional hardware or modifications. KaChing! also enables brands to distribute coupons directly to consumers, while providing retailers with tools to engage customers and manage coupon campaigns. Additionally, the platform delivers valuable real-time redemption data and campaign management capabilities, addressing issues such as coupon fraud and manual processing for consumer packaged goods brands and grocery retailers. As of August 2020, KaChing! operates as a subsidiary of Adjoy, Inc.

StarWind

Series B in 2014
StarWind Software Inc., established in 2003, specializes in storage management and virtualization solutions. Headquartered in Middleton, Massachusetts, with offices in London, EMEA, and APAC, the company offers a range of products designed for simplicity, performance, and affordability. StarWind's flagship offerings include: StarWind Virtual SAN, a software-defined storage solution for building iSCSI storage servers; StarWind HCA, a hyper-converged platform unifying servers, disks, and flash with hypervisors; and StarWind SA, a solution for fixed compute platforms to meet storage performance and capacity growth. Additionally, StarWind provides VM Backup technology, StarWind Backup Appliance, and various initiator software for iSCSI, AoE, and FCoE protocols. The company's products cater to both entry-level and large enterprise data centers, recognized globally for their flexibility and cost-efficiency.

2Can

Series B in 2014
2Can is a Russian startup that specializes in mobile point-of-sale technology, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones. Launched in September 2012, 2Can developed a mobile application compatible with iOS and Android platforms, paired with a card reader that transforms smartphones into payment terminals for Visa and MasterCard transactions. The service is notable for being the first Russian mobile acquiring service to meet the stringent security requirements set by international payment systems. The company offers an attachable card reader that facilitates bank card transactions for a flat fee, allowing merchants to accept payments on the go while also providing insights into customer behavior. Additionally, 2Can's dual card reader has received certifications from VisaReady and PCI-DSS, underscoring its commitment to secure payment processing.

If You Can

Series A in 2014
If You Can Company is a computer software firm based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in developing educational games aimed at enhancing children's cognitive and emotional skills. Established in 2012, the company offers products such as IF, an adventure game designed to boost child intelligence, and SEL, a tool focused on social and emotional learning for schools. These games help children manage emotions, foster empathy, and develop essential social skills. Additionally, If You Can provides a dashboard for parents and educators to monitor children's progress in completing age-appropriate lessons, thereby supporting their educational development.

YaClass

Venture Round in 2014
YaClass is an Edtech startup offering K12 online programs in math, sciences, and languages, as well as preparation tests for state exams. It offers theoretical content, tasks, and tests for a wide range of subjects in CBSE and State boards. The company's AI technology creates a large number of answers, with an average of 50 different answers and explanations. Instead of just memorizing answers, this encourages pupils to practice and grasp the content. Moreover, it makes self-directed learning possible.

Nival

Series A in 2013
Nival Group is an independent game developer based in Moscow, Russian Federation, established in 1996 by Sergey Orlovskiy, who serves as CEO. The company specializes in designing and developing strategy and role-playing games for personal computers. Since 2005, Nival has taken on the role of self-publisher for its games, focusing on innovating within traditional game genres. Nival aims to enhance the gaming experience by merging various gameplay styles with its distinctive art style. The company has a successful track record, including popular titles such as Heroes of Might and Magic V, Blitzkrieg, Silent Storm, and Etherlords. Currently, Nival's core development teams are working on several projects, including the World War II real-time strategy game Blitzkrieg 3, the award-winning MOBA Prime World, and the collectible tower defense game Defenders 2.

Acumatica

Series C in 2013
Acumatica, Inc. delivers cloud-based business management software tailored for small and mid-sized enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional offices in Moscow, Singapore, and Washington, D.C., the company offers a comprehensive suite of integrated applications. These include the Acumatica Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning solution, which encompasses financial management, distribution management, project accounting, and customer management, alongside industry-specific editions for manufacturing and other sectors. Acumatica's platform is designed to enhance usability and provide intelligent workflows, enabling companies to effectively manage risks and capitalize on opportunities in a digital economy. The company also offers support services, including implementation planning, training, consulting, and customization, serving diverse markets such as wholesale distribution, professional services, and e-commerce. Acumatica's commitment to principled business practices and flexible deployment options empowers organizations to take control of their growth and innovation.

Cinarra Systems

Seed Round in 2013
Cinarra Systems Pte. Ltd., incorporated in 2012 and based in Singapore, specializes in developing analytics software that processes extensive operator data to generate real-time insights. The company's platform utilizes deterministic carrier data to offer advanced targeting and analytics, which help brands and carriers enhance revenue and results. Cinarra's technology unlocks the value of data within mobile operator infrastructure and facilitates monetization through a mediation platform that supports cross-industry integration. By collaborating with mobile network operators, Cinarra enables clients to tap into new revenue streams, addressing the evolving demands of an increasingly mobile society.

Jelastic

Series B in 2013
Jelastic, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Container-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform for developers and hosting service providers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, and Malaga, Spain, Jelastic offers a comprehensive solution that supports a variety of programming languages, including Java, PHP, Ruby, Node.js, Python, and .NET, as well as custom Docker containers. The platform is designed to facilitate agile deployment models and automatic scaling for both stateless and stateful applications, allowing clients to manage their infrastructure efficiently without relying on proprietary APIs. Jelastic's features include collaboration tools, access control, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery, and built-in billing and analytics, all aimed at optimizing total cost of ownership through enhanced hardware utilization and density.

GridGain

Series A in 2013
GridGain Systems specializes in providing an advanced in-memory computing platform that enhances real-time data access and processing. Built on Apache Ignite, GridGain's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, with notable clients such as ING, Sberbank, and Huawei. The platform is designed to deliver high-speed performance and significant scalability for both existing and new applications, allowing for deployment on distributed clusters of commodity servers. GridGain's technology can operate seamlessly between application and data layers, supporting various database systems without the need for extensive changes. It is particularly well-suited for high-volume ACID transactions, real-time analytics, and hybrid transactional/analytical processing (HTAP).

PlayHatch

Venture Round in 2013
Unleash creativity to build unique cloud-native experiences. Stream games to any screen, bringing players and their audience together. Powered by Hatch.

Parallels

Funding Round in 2013
Parallels, Inc. is a company specializing in virtualization technology and Mac management solutions for consumers, businesses, and service providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Parallels offers a range of products, including Parallels Desktop for Mac, which enables users to run Windows applications, and Parallels Access, allowing remote access to computers. The company's offerings also include Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM, which assists IT departments in managing Mac devices, and Parallels Remote Application Server for secure access to desktops and applications. Additionally, Parallels provides tools like Parallels Toolbox to streamline computing tasks and Parallels Mobile Device Management for controlling mobile data. With a global reach across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, Parallels serves a diverse clientele. The company, originally known as SWsoft, Inc., rebranded in 2008 and is now a subsidiary of Corel Corporation.

Odin

Venture Round in 2013
Odin provides the software that powers the cloud ecosystem, from small and local hosters to some of the world’s largest telecommunication companies. By partnering with Odin, service providers gain access to industry expertise, a catalog of the most in-demand cloud applications, and the most comprehensive selection of software including web server management, server virtualization, provisioning, and billing automation.

HOVER

Seed Round in 2012
HOVER Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing a home measurement application that generates interactive 3D models of properties using computer vision and 3D mapping technology. The application serves various users, including homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals, by providing accurate exterior measurements and visualizations of properties with just a few smartphone photos. This technology enables homeowners to visualize potential renovations and receive estimates from contractors, while also assisting insurance markets in estimating and adjusting claims efficiently. HOVER aims to simplify the homeowner journey by making project visualization and cost estimation more accessible and engaging. The company has established a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to further enhance its offerings in the home improvement industry.

Pruffi

Series A in 2012
PRUFFI. Hunting Agency focused on researching and recruiting the best IT-specialists in the Runet companies. Our clients are media, digital and advertising agencies and the big internet companies here in Russia: Condenast, Groupon-Russia, Mail.ru Group, Rambler Afisha, Badoo, RuTube and others.

2Can

Series A in 2012
2Can is a Russian startup that specializes in mobile point-of-sale technology, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones. Launched in September 2012, 2Can developed a mobile application compatible with iOS and Android platforms, paired with a card reader that transforms smartphones into payment terminals for Visa and MasterCard transactions. The service is notable for being the first Russian mobile acquiring service to meet the stringent security requirements set by international payment systems. The company offers an attachable card reader that facilitates bank card transactions for a flat fee, allowing merchants to accept payments on the go while also providing insights into customer behavior. Additionally, 2Can's dual card reader has received certifications from VisaReady and PCI-DSS, underscoring its commitment to secure payment processing.

Jelastic

Series A in 2012
Jelastic, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Container-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform for developers and hosting service providers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, and Malaga, Spain, Jelastic offers a comprehensive solution that supports a variety of programming languages, including Java, PHP, Ruby, Node.js, Python, and .NET, as well as custom Docker containers. The platform is designed to facilitate agile deployment models and automatic scaling for both stateless and stateful applications, allowing clients to manage their infrastructure efficiently without relying on proprietary APIs. Jelastic's features include collaboration tools, access control, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery, and built-in billing and analytics, all aimed at optimizing total cost of ownership through enhanced hardware utilization and density.

Travelmenu

Series B in 2012
Travelmenu is one of the Top 3 online travel companies in Russia and the Ukraine, addressing the travel agency (B2B), traditional corporate as well as the B2C market segments. Travelmenu’s distinctive strength is its market-leading product offering with connectivity to 250,000 hotels and 500 airlines, more than any of its local competitors, via Amadeus and XML API connectivity to 3rd parties.

NScaled

Series A in 2012
nScaled specializes in providing hybrid cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) tailored for enterprises, particularly those handling highly confidential data with zero tolerance for system downtime or data loss. Their unique Hybrid Cloud architecture offers customers maximum flexibility and dependability. The company's services include primary application hosting, disaster recovery, and test/dev environments, all managed through a global network of Remote Cloud data centers and on-premises Local Cloud Appliances as one secure, seamless infrastructure. nScaled is known for its strong customer-centric service agreement and 24/7 expert support. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in London.

GridGain

Series A in 2011
GridGain Systems specializes in providing an advanced in-memory computing platform that enhances real-time data access and processing. Built on Apache Ignite, GridGain's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, with notable clients such as ING, Sberbank, and Huawei. The platform is designed to deliver high-speed performance and significant scalability for both existing and new applications, allowing for deployment on distributed clusters of commodity servers. GridGain's technology can operate seamlessly between application and data layers, supporting various database systems without the need for extensive changes. It is particularly well-suited for high-volume ACID transactions, real-time analytics, and hybrid transactional/analytical processing (HTAP).

Vyatta

Series D in 2011
Vyatta, Inc. is a technology company specializing in network routing and security solutions, providing both software and hardware appliances. Its offerings include an enterprise-class software solution for network routing, security, and traffic management, which can be deployed on Intel and AMD hardware and within various virtual environments, such as VMware, Xen, and Hyper-V. The company also supplies pre-integrated hardware appliances that enhance network performance by combining its software with x86-based platforms. Additionally, Vyatta offers a range of services, including documentation, training, technical support, network architecture design, and migration planning. Its diverse clientele spans across service providers, government agencies, and educational institutions, and the company distributes its products through a network of partners and online channels in multiple regions, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Belmont, California, Vyatta has established strategic partnerships with notable companies such as IBM and VMware.

AlterGeo

Venture Round in 2011
AlterGeo, established in 2008, specializes in developing mobile application software with a focus on location-based services. The company's core product is a hybrid positioning system that combines various methods like WiFi, WiMAX, GSM, GPS, and IP to determine users' locations accurately. AlterGeo is renowned for its social networking service, also named AlterGeo, which aids users in navigating cities, discovering new places, sharing locations with friends, and receiving personalized recommendations and discounts. The company's technology platform processes over 30 million device positions and 170 million locations daily, serving a user base of over 1 million, predominantly in Russia and Ukraine. Additionally, AlterGeo offers Gvidi, a mobile recommendations service that provides tailored restaurant suggestions based on users' preferences and social graph. The company has been recognized internationally for its innovative solutions, winning awards such as The Europas' Best Russian Startup and being shortlisted for the Red Herring Top 100 Global.

Flirtic.com

Venture Round in 2011
Flirtic.com is an innovative online dating service that aims to transform the traditional dating landscape by providing a playful and engaging user experience. The platform addresses the common issue of incomplete profiles by utilizing interactive quizzes and questions that automatically enhance user profiles. Instead of relying on conventional search methods, Flirtic employs dynamic activity feeds and engaging games to suggest relevant matches, fostering better user engagement and a more enjoyable dating experience. Operating on a freemium model, Flirtic offers users the opportunity to purchase additional visibility, personal benefits, and access to exclusive features, ensuring a tailored approach to online dating while enhancing user satisfaction.

Travelmenu

Series A in 2011
Travelmenu is one of the Top 3 online travel companies in Russia and the Ukraine, addressing the travel agency (B2B), traditional corporate as well as the B2C market segments. Travelmenu’s distinctive strength is its market-leading product offering with connectivity to 250,000 hotels and 500 airlines, more than any of its local competitors, via Amadeus and XML API connectivity to 3rd parties.

Qik

Venture Round in 2011
Qik is an online messaging platform that specializes in video communication, allowing users to exchange video messages individually or within groups. Launched initially as a private alpha in January 2008 and transitioning to public beta in August of the same year, Qik has grown to support millions of users across over 160 countries and on more than 140 smartphone models, including iPhone, Android, and Windows Mobile. The platform enables users to capture and share spontaneous life moments through video calling, messaging, and sharing features, as well as syncing and saving videos to the web and desktop. Founded by Ramu Sunkara, Bhaskar Roy, and Nikolay Abkairov, Qik is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Zelenograd, Russia. In 2011, the company was acquired by Skype Technologies.

Alawar Entertainment

Venture Round in 2010
Alawar Entertainment Inc. specializes in the development, publication, and distribution of casual and midcore video games across various platforms, including PC, mobile devices, and consoles. Founded in 1999 and based in Lewes, Delaware, the company offers a diverse range of game genres, including arcade, puzzle, shooter, and hidden object games. Alawar's extensive portfolio has resulted in over 200 million game copies sold in more than 100 countries. In addition to game development, the company provides services such as game production, financing, marketing, and distribution, which includes both online and physical formats. Alawar Entertainment also engages in advertising within games, product placement, and advergaming, enhancing its offerings and reach in the gaming market.

Acumatica

Series A in 2009
Acumatica, Inc. delivers cloud-based business management software tailored for small and mid-sized enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional offices in Moscow, Singapore, and Washington, D.C., the company offers a comprehensive suite of integrated applications. These include the Acumatica Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning solution, which encompasses financial management, distribution management, project accounting, and customer management, alongside industry-specific editions for manufacturing and other sectors. Acumatica's platform is designed to enhance usability and provide intelligent workflows, enabling companies to effectively manage risks and capitalize on opportunities in a digital economy. The company also offers support services, including implementation planning, training, consulting, and customization, serving diverse markets such as wholesale distribution, professional services, and e-commerce. Acumatica's commitment to principled business practices and flexible deployment options empowers organizations to take control of their growth and innovation.

Yandex

Venture Round in 2009
Yandex is a Russian internet and technology company, operating the largest search engine in Russia and the most visited website in the country. It develops and provides a range of internet-based services and products, including transportation services, navigation products, and mobile applications, all powered by machine learning. Yandex's services span search and portal, e-commerce, mobility, delivery, entertainment, classifieds, and media, generating revenue primarily from its search and portal segment in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.

Parallels

Venture Round in 2009
Parallels, Inc. is a company specializing in virtualization technology and Mac management solutions for consumers, businesses, and service providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Parallels offers a range of products, including Parallels Desktop for Mac, which enables users to run Windows applications, and Parallels Access, allowing remote access to computers. The company's offerings also include Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM, which assists IT departments in managing Mac devices, and Parallels Remote Application Server for secure access to desktops and applications. Additionally, Parallels provides tools like Parallels Toolbox to streamline computing tasks and Parallels Mobile Device Management for controlling mobile data. With a global reach across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, Parallels serves a diverse clientele. The company, originally known as SWsoft, Inc., rebranded in 2008 and is now a subsidiary of Corel Corporation.

Alawar Entertainment

Series A in 2007
Alawar Entertainment Inc. specializes in the development, publication, and distribution of casual and midcore video games across various platforms, including PC, mobile devices, and consoles. Founded in 1999 and based in Lewes, Delaware, the company offers a diverse range of game genres, including arcade, puzzle, shooter, and hidden object games. Alawar's extensive portfolio has resulted in over 200 million game copies sold in more than 100 countries. In addition to game development, the company provides services such as game production, financing, marketing, and distribution, which includes both online and physical formats. Alawar Entertainment also engages in advertising within games, product placement, and advergaming, enhancing its offerings and reach in the gaming market.
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