DocClub
Seed Round in 2021
DocClub is an online interactive training platform that focuses on enhancing the professional skills of doctors in Russia. The company aims to equip medical professionals with essential tools for their growth and development. By selecting clinical cases and developing simulators presented in a game format, DocClub enables doctors to engage with complex disease scenarios, make diagnoses, and explore the outcomes of various medical situations. This innovative approach fosters continuous learning and helps practitioners become proficient specialists in their respective fields.
SkyEng
Venture Round in 2020
Skyeng is an online English language school founded in 2012 and based in Cheboksary, Russia. The company specializes in providing virtual classrooms that facilitate language learning through interactive courses. Skyeng aims to make the learning experience convenient and engaging, allowing students to set specific life goals and achieve them through tailored education. The school emphasizes the importance of a collaborative team environment, where each member contributes to the development and enhancement of its educational offerings, ultimately striving to create a brighter and more effective learning experience for its students.
Banki.ru
Private Equity Round in 2020
Banki.ru is a leading financial information portal in Russia, established in 2005, that offers a comprehensive database covering various banking services, including deposits, mortgages, credit cards, and various types of loans. The platform aggregates essential information, allowing users to access details from multiple banks without needing to visit various websites. It features a Public Rating system where users can submit reviews, fostering transparency and enabling banks to address customer complaints efficiently. With over one million unique visitors each month, Banki.ru serves as a crucial resource for consumers seeking financial services in Russia. The site also supports advertising from approximately 150 to 200 banks annually. In 2011, Banki.ru expanded its reach by acquiring the Ukrainian site Banki.ua, while its original founders maintain majority ownership despite a past investment from an investment fund. The company's financial operations are audited by Grant Thornton Russia.
Arrival Communications
Venture Round in 2020
Arrival Communications, established in 1991 and headquartered in Bakersfield, California, specializes in providing voice and data communication services to businesses in Central California. The company offers a range of services, including local and long-distance voice services, dedicated networks, integrated solutions, and data services such as high-speed internet access and mobile wireless services. Notably, Arrival Communications is building a facilities-based network to serve businesses in smaller cities throughout the Western United States, expanding its reach and capabilities.
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.
Home Market
Venture Round in 2014
Home Market is a discount retail chain based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in non-food items. The company operates fixed-price stores that offer a diverse selection of products, including household chemicals, cosmetics, clothing, and stationery. By providing access to a wide variety of lifestyle and daily usage products at competitive prices, Home Market aims to meet the needs of budget-conscious consumers.
Petrovax
Venture Round in 2014
Petrovax is a leading Russian company engaged in research, development and production of innovative pharmaceuticals. The company owns a portfolio of original products, including vaccines, immune system medicines and prolonged biotech drugs. The company operates a modern GMP-compliant facility in the Moscow Region with annual capacity in liquid forms well above 150mn doses. Petrovax was one of the first Russian companies to receive a European GMP certificate and remains one of the few exporters of locally developed and produced drugs into the EU and the Middle East. Today Petrovax is the largest vaccines exporter in Russia. In 2020 Petrovax deeply engaged in COVID-19 Vaccine and Medication research and development, becoming the first Russian company to receive phase 3 clinical trial approvals for both.