We support extraordinary teams building world-class technology companies in fast growing industries.

We focus on seed and early stage investments in Internet, Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications. We work with Russian-speaking teams located in Russia and virtually any other place in the world.

We apply capital and expertise to guide you to a successful exit. We offer our network and access to developed distribution channels to help you develop the product, expand overseas, and navigate the fast-paced world of global business.

What we expect from the teams

  • BUSINESS-PLAN KEY ITEMS

    • Customer Problem: who has the problem and how you will solve it
    • Market: how big is the market and what is the competitive landscape
    • Product: what is the status and differentiation of technology solution
    • Business Model: what is the monetization strategy and exit options
    • Finance: how much capital is needed and how the proceeds will be used
    • Team: what is the background and qualifications

What we offer to the teams

  • PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

    • Review and comment product development plans, setting priorities, follow up
    • Implement efficient engineering process – planning, QA, documentation
    • Monitor the product development process – point out mistakes, recommend fixing, practical help
    • Consulting on the architecture of the product
    • Structured feedback on the features and parameters of the product
    • Assessment of development team skills – recommendations for competence development
    • Monitor efficient development budget spending

  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    • Review and comment business plans, in particular international expansion
    • Involving foreign experts and consultants
    • Advice on developing marketing plan for target markets
    • Developing efficient business model for target markets
    • Finding key partners for target markets, facilitating the negotiation
    • Building and monitoring channel salesSearch of key management for foreign business development
    • Practical help in getting first customer traction, references
    • Finding strategic and financial foreign investor

  • OPERATIONS PROBLEMS SOLVING

    • Support in registering foreign companies, legal help in corporate issues
    • Financial planning and budgeting, accounting and reporting, tax advice
    • Support in filing foreign patents, scientific consultancy for patents
    • Support in building foreign PR and GR, participating in key events and shows
    • Support in recruitment and executive search, other HR consulting (C&B)
    • Support in finding next round fundraising, facilitating investors’ meetings and presentations

  • PREPARING FOR AN IPO AND REACHING THE NEXT LEVEL OF LIQUIDITY

    • Development of a long-term strategy and equity story
    • Selecting the optimal domicile and corporate/tax structure
    • Establishing the corporate governance framework: Board of Directors, split of responsibilities between top management - CEO, CFO, CTO, others
    • Building the internal infrastructure: finance function, internal audit, investor relations
    • Establishing stock-based management and employee incentive schemes
    • Introducing the necessary accounting and reporting systems: audited IFRS accounts, IFRS-based management accounts, 5-year business plan and investment program
    • Involving third-party consultants: independent auditors, tax advisers and legal counsel

Want know more about our vision?
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