Almaz Capital

Almaz Capital is an international venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that specializes in investing in early-stage, capital-efficient technology companies. Founded in 2008, the firm aims to connect Eastern European and former Soviet engineering talent with the U.S. market, facilitating the development of global businesses. Almaz Capital targets high-growth sectors, including artificial intelligence, blockchain applications, data engineering, cybersecurity, industrial IoT, and networking infrastructure. The firm has a diverse group of investors, including prominent organizations such as Cisco and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Over the years, Almaz Capital has invested in more than 30 portfolio companies and achieved nine successful exits.

Geoffrey Baehr

General Partner

Michael Bastholt

Partner and Chief Operating Officer

Pavel V. Bogdanov

General Partner

Tanya Dadasheva

Investment Director

Alexander (Sasha) Galitsky

Managing Partner

Irina Goryacheva

Marketing and Talent Aquisition Director

Aniruddha Nazaré

Partner

Victor Osyka

Associate

Daniil Stolyarov

Partner

Past deals in Belarus

OneSoil

Series A in 2021
OneSoil is a startup founded in 2017 and headquartered in Minsk, Belarus, that specializes in developing a precision farming platform aimed at medium and large agricultural operations. The company utilizes satellite imagery to provide soil analysis and insights into field conditions, enabling farmers to optimize their practices and increase productivity. OneSoil's platform incorporates advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, deep learning models, and computer vision, to monitor sown areas, predict crop yields, and facilitate efficient resource management. The platform is accessible via mobile applications for Android and through web browsers, serving agricultural markets in the United States and Europe. The team behind OneSoil comprises professionals with expertise in data science, GIS, product design, and software development, all committed to enhancing agricultural practices globally.

Yandex

Venture Round in 2009
Yandex is a multinational technology company based in Russia, recognized for operating the country's leading search engine and the most visited website. It is one of the largest internet companies in Europe, commanding a significant share of the search market in Russia, where it generated over half of all search traffic as of September 2015. In addition to its core search engine services, Yandex offers a range of internet-related services and operates in several countries, including Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Turkey, contributing to its extensive regional presence.