Runa Capital is a technology-focused venture capital firm managing two funds – Runa I was launched with $135M in 2010 and has made 33 investments, Runa II of $135M was launched in 2014 and has made 30 investmerns and Runa III was started in 2019 and is in active investment stage right now. The fund was established to seek early stage opportunities in the rapidly growing tech sector, with the specific focus on deeptech (AI, ML, open-source), future of computing, fintech infrastructure and enterprise software. Runa brings a team with extensive operational experience and is focused on finding growth businesses that generate revenues, supporting them in the global marketplace and turning them into international champions. Founded by Ilya Zubarev, Serg Bell (founders of Parallels and Acronis) and Dmitry Chikhachev (Ericsson, Ritzio, Uvenco) Runa Capital is run by a team of successful entrepreneurs, most of whom have worked together for over 15 years. It is a united team with broad geographical and cross-industry experience, as well as an extensive professional network. Runa Capital investment team members possess an excellent track record in tech investments.
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Andre Bliznyuk
General Partner
Michael Fanfant
General Partner
Dmitry Galperin
General Partner
Konstantin Gnyp
Senior Associate
Konstantin Vinogradov
General Partner
Past deals in Laser
Akhetonics
Seed Round in 2024
Akhetonics is a Germany-based startup founded in 2021 that specializes in developing all-optical general-purpose processors for ultra-low power and high-performance computing. The company leverages its in-house photonic design automation tools and innovative all-optical logic to create the first digital computation devices that utilize light instead of electrons. This approach aims to significantly enhance processing capabilities by enabling extreme parallelization, improved energy efficiency, and reduced latency. Akhetonics' designs are characterized by their simplicity and compatibility with established, less wasteful manufacturing technologies, which help address challenges in scalability and electromagnetic interference. Through its pioneering efforts, Akhetonics seeks to revolutionize the landscape of computing technologies.
Akhetonics
Seed Round in 2023
Akhetonics is a Germany-based startup founded in 2021 that specializes in developing all-optical general-purpose processors for ultra-low power and high-performance computing. The company leverages its in-house photonic design automation tools and innovative all-optical logic to create the first digital computation devices that utilize light instead of electrons. This approach aims to significantly enhance processing capabilities by enabling extreme parallelization, improved energy efficiency, and reduced latency. Akhetonics' designs are characterized by their simplicity and compatibility with established, less wasteful manufacturing technologies, which help address challenges in scalability and electromagnetic interference. Through its pioneering efforts, Akhetonics seeks to revolutionize the landscape of computing technologies.
Akhetonics
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Akhetonics is a Germany-based startup founded in 2021 that specializes in developing all-optical general-purpose processors for ultra-low power and high-performance computing. The company leverages its in-house photonic design automation tools and innovative all-optical logic to create the first digital computation devices that utilize light instead of electrons. This approach aims to significantly enhance processing capabilities by enabling extreme parallelization, improved energy efficiency, and reduced latency. Akhetonics' designs are characterized by their simplicity and compatibility with established, less wasteful manufacturing technologies, which help address challenges in scalability and electromagnetic interference. Through its pioneering efforts, Akhetonics seeks to revolutionize the landscape of computing technologies.
Qnami
Series A in 2021
Qnami AG is a Swiss company established in 2017, specializing in the development of quantum sensing technologies for nanoscale imaging. The company manufactures non-invasive sensors, including the ProteusQ magnetic imaging microscope and the Quantum Diamond product line, which features diamond probes with single nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers for high-resolution magnetic imaging. These advanced technologies enable the measurement of electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, facilitating a range of applications such as the characterization of magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), imaging of proteins, and fundamental studies of superconductors. Qnami's innovations unlock new possibilities in both scientific research and industrial applications, aiming to enhance understanding and improve various aspects of life and technology.
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