PROD.CENTER
Seed Round in 2018
Prod.Center is a Russian trading platform that facilitates the sale and purchase of various food products on a wholesale basis. The company's platform serves producers, processors, and food networks, offering an online exchange for seven types of agricultural products including meat (pork, beef, chicken), fish, dairy products, grain, vegetables, and fruit. This enables customers to engage in trading a wide range of agricultural goods efficiently.
Gagbot is a Russian company that develops an application designed to enhance photo and video content through the use of artificial intelligence. The company's flagship product, GagBot, employs object recognition technology to automatically generate humorous memes based on users' photos. Additionally, Gagbot's application allows users to creatively stylize their media by transforming images and videos, altering backgrounds, overlaying effects, and mimicking styles from other visuals. This enables users to create, post, store, and share customized and entertaining content effortlessly.
Zavento
Seed Round in 2016
Zavento is a provider of an event booking platform designed for organizing corporate events in Russia. The platform offers a streamlined process for selecting hotels, conference halls, seating arrangements, catering options, and necessary equipment, all within the client's budget. By consolidating these services on a single page, Zavento enables clients to efficiently plan and execute events with just a few clicks, simplifying the often complex logistics involved in event management.
MixUpload
Seed Round in 2015
MixUpload is an online streaming platform catering to DJs and music enthusiasts, primarily popular in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. The company operates on a freemium model, providing a diverse audio library that allows musicians to access a wide range of tracks across various genres. This service enables artists to monetize their music content while facilitating the creation of compositions for live performances. With ambitious plans for global expansion, MixUpload aims to strengthen its presence in the music industry and reach a broader audience.
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.
Mersibo
Seed Round in 2014
Mersibo is a Russian company specializing in the development of educational games aimed at children aged 3 to 10 years. Founded in 2013 by Vitally Bardalim, Mersibo creates interactive games that support various aspects of child development, including speech, memory, attention, reading, and numeracy. The company offers a range of titles, such as Saving Princess, Rags in Order, Trendy Python, Marsh Wedding, and Wolf Teaches Letters, each designed to enhance specific skills and adapt to the individual abilities of young learners. Mersibo's focus is on providing engaging and useful tools that facilitate learning and growth through creative play.
FlexyMind
Series A in 2014
FlexyMind LLC is a St. Petersburg-based company that specializes in the development of educational gaming applications for mobile devices. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating an engaging technology platform that offers games designed to be both entertaining and informative for children. By providing a range of educational games, FlexyMind aims to enhance learning experiences for kids while also being enjoyable for parents and families.
MixUpload
Pre Seed Round in 2013
MixUpload is an online streaming platform catering to DJs and music enthusiasts, primarily popular in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. The company operates on a freemium model, providing a diverse audio library that allows musicians to access a wide range of tracks across various genres. This service enables artists to monetize their music content while facilitating the creation of compositions for live performances. With ambitious plans for global expansion, MixUpload aims to strengthen its presence in the music industry and reach a broader audience.
POSFinance
Seed Round in 2013
POSFinance is a Russia-based company founded in 2013 by Sergey Antonov, specializing in consumer credit solutions for offline retail environments. The company has developed a cloud-based platform that allows users to seamlessly apply for credit from multiple banks simultaneously, integrating both Russian and foreign financial institutions. The system is accessible on various devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Android smartphones, making it convenient for users to manage their applications. Key features of the platform include a personal area, statistical tracking, messaging capabilities, employee management, and control points, all designed to enhance the sales process for its partners and improve customer access to credit.
CheckOut.ru
Seed Round in 2013
CheckOut.ru is a Moscow-based technology company founded in 2013 that specializes in logistics services and delivery aggregation. It operates an online portal designed to streamline the ordering and delivery processes for e-commerce businesses. By providing information technology systems, CheckOut.ru automates the checkout experience for customers, alleviating the burden of paperwork and contracts. The company offers a comprehensive suite of order fulfillment services, which includes processing, customer support, goods reception and storage, packaging, and distribution. Additionally, CheckOut.ru provides financial services aimed at reducing the cash gap for businesses, enhancing predictability in fund repayment, and offering insurance against non-fulfillment of orders. As of November 2015, CheckOut.ru functions as a subsidiary of OOO KEH eCommerce.
GdeSlon
Seed Round in 2013
GdeSlon is a Russia-based affiliate marketing network that specializes in partner marketing for e-commerce. The company connects advertisers from Russia, the United States, and Europe with affiliates who primarily drive traffic from Russia and Ukraine. While the main focus is on e-commerce, GdeSlon also accommodates lead-based offers, including registrations and surveys. This platform facilitates collaboration between businesses seeking to enhance their online presence and affiliates looking to monetize their traffic effectively.
iBinom Inc. is a technology company based in Moscow, founded in 2014, that specializes in genomic data analysis through its cloud-based platform. The iBinom platform offers a comprehensive solution for genome interpretation, particularly focused on the diagnostics of Mendelian diseases. It allows for the identification of single mutations across various nucleotides and provides clinical interpretation of human genome and exome data. By employing advanced quality control and efficient algorithms, iBinom enhances the precision, sensitivity, and specificity of genomic analysis. The platform serves medical professionals both in the Russian Federation and internationally, facilitating rapid genome analysis in as little as 30 minutes.
Opiner is a Moscow-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for the aggregation and analysis of consumer reviews from various online sources. Its platform automates the collection of feedback related to products, services, and brands, effectively categorizing these opinions by sentiment. By streamlining the process of gathering and analyzing consumer insights, Opiner alleviates the time and effort required for businesses to understand customer feedback accurately, thereby enhancing their ability to make informed decisions based on market preferences.
Showrooms.ru
Series A in 2013
Showrooms is an online retailer based in Moscow, established in 2012 by Nikolay Lavrentiev. The platform specializes in a diverse range of clothing and cosmetics for women, men, and children. The women's collection includes footwear, clothing, accessories, and cosmetics, while the men's line features similar offerings. For children, Showrooms provides footwear, clothing, toys, and gifts. The platform aims to enhance customer engagement by allowing users to accumulate points on purchases, which can be redeemed for discounts on their favorite brands. This model not only benefits customers by providing access to curated fashion collections at lower prices but also increases profitability for sellers by attracting a larger audience.
Proberry
Seed Round in 2013
Proberry is an online marketplace based in Moscow, Russia, that specializes in offering free product samples and services. Founded in 2008, the company provides a platform where consumers can explore a wide variety of products, ranging from perfumes to medical services. Proberry focuses on creating a connection between buyers and sellers, allowing consumers to try products before making a purchase, thereby ensuring quality and satisfaction. By facilitating access to free samples, Proberry helps manufacturers and service providers expand their market reach without incurring the high costs associated with traditional retail and dealer networks.
Appiny Inc. is a company based in the Russian Federation that specializes in providing operating systems, web services, and an online shop tailored for developers. Its product offerings include OSX and iOS, catering to the needs of developers looking for robust software solutions and tools for application development. By focusing on these areas, Appiny aims to support the developer community with essential resources for their projects.
SocialMart
Seed Round in 2013
SocialMart is a Moscow-based company that specializes in online contextual advertising and website monetization. Founded in 2012, it operates a platform that provides contextual product widgets and affiliate links to help online publishers, including site owners, bloggers, and media outlets, effectively monetize their content. SocialMart's technology analyzes website content—such as titles, text, and images—to deliver relevant product offers from local e-stores, enhancing user engagement while supporting publishers in maintaining a balance between visitor loyalty and advertising revenue. This approach allows for a seamless integration of advertising within the content, making affiliate marketing more convenient and accessible for its clients.
MSU Business Incubator
Seed Round in 2013
MSU Business Incubator is an accelerator based in Moscow, Russia, affiliated with Moscow State University and established in 2010. It focuses on transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses by offering essential support to young entrepreneurs. The incubator provides financing, workspace, and ongoing monitoring services to its residents, fostering an environment conducive to growth and development. With a track record of processing over 1,000 applications and supporting 29 resident companies, it has facilitated the creation of more than 175 jobs. The combined turnover of its resident companies and incubator graduates has exceeded 100 million rubles, while investments attracted by these startups have surpassed 500 million rubles. The overall market valuation of the companies associated with the incubator is estimated to be over 1 billion rubles, highlighting its significant impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.
Alloka Media is a technology company based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in the development of a cloud-based call tracking platform. This platform integrates various communication channels, enabling businesses to monitor and analyze customer inquiries through phone calls, emails, and messages in a unified workspace. Alloka's suite of tools includes solutions for sales teams to manage prospect interactions, analytics for marketers to track conversion metrics, and automated polling for customer research. By providing comprehensive data on customer touchpoints, Alloka helps clients optimize their lead management and reduce customer acquisition costs. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance how businesses engage with their customers and streamline their marketing efforts.
Paybyway
Seed Round in 2013
Paybyway is an online payment service provider focused on providing electronic payment solutions for its users. The company’s solutions are based on web and mobile technologies to offer the payment process on any device. Its payment process is optimized for security and simplicity to optimize the conversion in the purchase process, and its products have been certified with PCI DSS information security certification of credit card industry. Paybyway also offers tailored online payment solutions for e-commerce and other e-services that need way to accept payments or are complex multi-merchant setups. It was founded in 2012 and is based in Moscow, Russia.
Profi.ru is an online marketplace founded in 2005 and based in Moscow, Russia, that connects users with freelancers and professionals across various categories, including tutors, doctors, beauty specialists, artists, musicians, handymen, personal trainers, and driving instructors. The platform facilitates the search for specialized services by providing an integrated feedback mechanism, allowing clients to evaluate and select professionals based on their needs. This service aims to streamline the process of finding qualified individuals, thereby saving clients time and effort in addressing their specific requirements.
Printio.ru
Series A in 2012
Printio.ru is an interactive online platform based in the Russian Federation that allows users to design and create personalized products. The company specializes in custom items, including garments, stationery, and various accessories such as t-shirts, mugs, business cards, cakes, and phone cases. Additionally, Printio.ru offers a photo-realistic rendering service, enabling customers to visualize their designs before production. Founded by Juriy Zaytsev, Printio.ru caters to both individual consumers and businesses seeking unique, tailor-made items.
Foodik.ru
Seed Round in 2011
Foodik is an online food delivery service based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2009 by Alex Alpern and Aleksandr Shamis. The company partners with various restaurants, including notable names such as Mu-Mu, Papa Johns, Yaposha, Maki-Maki, and Fresita, to offer a diverse selection of food options to customers. By merging with the Delivery Hero Group, Foodik enhances its operational capabilities, providing greater convenience for users while automating processes for partner restaurants. This integration allows Foodik to streamline food ordering and delivery services, catering to a growing demand for online dining solutions in the region.
Eruditor Group
Seed Round in 2010
Eruditor Group is an online marketplace established in 2005 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The company operates various search portals that connect customers with a diverse range of professional service providers, including private tutors, sports coaches, beauty specialists, driving instructors, artists, musicians, photographers, and healthcare professionals. Eruditor Group manages multiple brands, such as Infodoctor, Kracemasters, and Vash Repetitor, facilitating access to services across major cities in Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. Through its platforms, the company caters to the growing demand for freelance and professional services in sectors like healthcare, beauty, sports, and education.