1. Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF)
Investments: 448
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
One of the priorities of Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) is financial and expert support to startups in their early development stages. IIDF has invested in 448 tech startups. The Fund invests between 2.5M and 324M rubles in tech companies at early stages, including pre-seed, seed, and series A. IIDF also plans to launch educational programs and legislative initiatives to increase transparency and foster effective cooperation between entrepreneurs, investors, and state agencies in the Russian venture capital market.
2. Moscow Seed Fund
Investments: 82
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
The Fund for the Promotion of Venture Investment in Small Enterprises in the Scientific and Technical Sphere of Moscow was established by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy of Moscow. It supports innovative small enterprises through financial assistance, promoting the growth of the local tech ecosystem.
3. Impulse VC
Investments: 58
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website
Launched in 2013, Impulse VC provides funding and operational support to exceptional technology and media companies. They focus on industries like adtech, B2B SaaS, proptech, and marketplaces. Their portfolio includes companies from the USA, UK, and Russia, aiming for global market reach.
4. Bright Capital
Investments: 47
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Bright Capital is a venture capital firm known for its merchant venturing approach and global reach. They invest in breakthrough and disruptive technology companies across sectors like energy, cleantech, efficiency, water, advanced materials, and TMT (telecom-media-technology). Bright Capital aims to support innovative ventures that drive significant technological advancements.
5. Inventure Partners
Investments: 34
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Inventure Partners is an innovative investment fund focused on funding disruptive technology startups. They look for teams with novel business models that solve real market inefficiencies. Their portfolio includes ventures like Gett (GetTaxi), American Well, and Busfor, which demonstrate strong growth potential and market impact.
6. Russian Direct Investment Fund
Investments: 33
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is Russia’s sovereign wealth fund with $10 billion under management. They make direct investments in leading and promising Russian companies and have attracted over $40 billion of foreign capital through strategic partnerships. RDIF plays a crucial role in promoting foreign investment in Russia.
7. VK
Investments: 30
Location: Leningradskiy, Chukot
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Founded by Yuri Milner, VK (formerly Mail.Ru Group) is the largest Internet company in the Russian-speaking world and the seventh-largest globally by page views. They operate major social networking sites, messaging networks, and email services in Russia. VK also holds stakes in vKontakte, QIWI, Facebook, Zynga, and Groupon.
8. Sistema_VC
Investments: 30
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / Facebook
Sistema_VC is a venture capital firm backing and mentoring growth-stage technology companies. They support deep tech startups and brands that push industry boundaries, leveraging their expertise and network to connect entrepreneurs with valuable professionals and prospective partners.
9. RMI Partners
Investments: 29
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / Facebook
Established in 2012, RMI Partners focuses on investments in innovative biopharmaceutical products and medical technologies. They manage the RusnanoMedInvest fund, supporting projects in Russia, the USA, UK, and Israel. RMI Partners have a strong presence in life sciences, with several successful IPOs on NASDAQ.
10. FASIE
Investments: 23
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
FASIE supports small innovative enterprises (SMEs) through financial, informational, and other aid. Their main tasks include implementing government policies for SME development, supporting high-tech product projects, and creating infrastructure for SME growth. FASIE aims to foster innovation and commercialization in the tech sector.
11. TealTech Capital
Investments: 22
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
TealTech Capital invests in early-stage tech startups, providing seed and venture capital. They focus on supporting innovative projects with strong growth potential, leveraging their expertise and network to help startups achieve success.
12. VEB Ventures
Investments: 17
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X/ Facebook
VEB Ventures was established by Vnesheconombank in 2011 to invest in high-tech projects of the Skolkovo Foundation. Their strategic goals include supporting Russian government innovation programs, creating innovation infrastructure, facilitating technology transfer to Russia, and promoting Russian innovations globally.
13. Russian Venture Company
Investments: 15
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Russian Venture Company Seed Fund is a government initiative to encourage Russian startups. Established in 2006 with a capital base of around $1 billion, the fund aims to invest in and bolster innovative startups with high growth potential in both Russian and international markets.
14. Emery Capital
Investments: 15
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Emery Capital focuses on early-stage investments, supporting startups in their initial growth phases. They provide capital and strategic guidance to help young companies establish themselves and expand their market presence.
15. Inbio Ventures
Investments: 15
Location: Moscow, Moscow City
Inbio Ventures invests in breakthrough drug development projects globally. Supported by an advisory board of internationally recognized experts, they focus on innovative biopharmaceutical research and development, aiming to bring transformative medical solutions to market.
