Da Vinci Capital

Da Vinci Capital, established in 2007, is a private equity firm headquartered in Guernsey, with additional offices in London, Moscow, and Nur-Sultan. The firm specializes in growth capital and buyouts, investing in companies across various sectors such as B2B, fintech, technology, and consumer services. Da Vinci Capital primarily focuses on the Russian and CEE regions, with a strong presence in the United States and European markets. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $100 million in companies valued between $100 million and $1 billion, seeking significant minority stakes or controlling interests. Da Vinci Capital aims to achieve strategic business objectives and secure exits through sales to strategic investors, secondary sales, or IPOs within a typical investment horizon of two to five years. The firm is led by Oleg Jelezko and has approximately $450 million under discretionary and advisory management.

Dennis Fulling

Managing Partner

Tatyana Golubeva

Vice President

Oleg Konev

Managing Partner

Alexey Salnikov

Associate

Yunona Sboeva

CFO

Arthur Valiullin

Partner

25 past transactions

OCSiAl

Private Equity Round in 2021
OCSiAl, headquartered in Luxembourg, is the world's largest manufacturer of graphene nanotubes, employing over 420 experts across various countries including the United States, China, India, and Europe. The company's primary product, graphene nanotubes, is recognized for its remarkable properties and is becoming an industrial standard in numerous sectors, particularly in the development of silicon-anode batteries for electric vehicles. With 97% of the global production capacity for graphene nanotubes, OCSiAl plays a crucial role in advancing technologies that enhance energy efficiency, durability, and safety in products such as elastomers, composites, and coatings. The company has experienced rapid growth, achieving unicorn status in 2019 and increasing its valuation to approximately $2 billion by 2021, with ongoing growth since then. One of its notable investors is Daikin Industries, a leader in the HVAC sector.

Revolut

Secondary Market in 2021
Revolut Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in London, UK, is a financial services company specializing in mobile banking. It offers a mobile application enabling users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, send money via social networks, and spend using a multi-currency card. Revolut also provides insurance services, including phone, medical, and travel insurance, and has expanded its offerings to include cryptocurrency and stock trading. The company operates globally, facilitating cross-border money transfers and helping users manage their finances, make payments, and track spending through its user-friendly mobile app.

LoopMe

Venture Round in 2021
LoopMe is a technology company that specializes in enhancing brand advertising through artificial intelligence. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the UK, LoopMe was a pioneer in applying AI to brand advertising, developing its Intelligent Marketplace to address various industry challenges. The company's patented AI technology, PurchaseLoop, measures and optimizes consumer sentiment in real-time, creating a feedback loop that improves advertising effectiveness. LoopMe focuses on making mid-funnel metrics, such as awareness and purchase intent, more measurable and optimizable. The company offers solutions for audience targeting and measurement across mobile, programmatic, and connected TV platforms, enabling clients to leverage insights for better campaign performance. With a commitment to transforming the advertising landscape, LoopMe operates globally, with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its organic growth has been significant, reflecting a strong market position and an innovative approach to brand advertising.

Discord

Secondary Market in 2021
Discord is a communication platform that offers voice, video, and text services, enabling users to connect with friends and communities. Originally designed for gamers, it has evolved to serve a broader audience, including local clubs, art groups, and study sessions. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, ensuring seamless communication across desktops and mobile devices. This versatility allows users to engage in conversations and activities without compromising performance, particularly for gamers who require uninterrupted communication while playing. Discord's focus on community interaction has made it a popular choice for diverse groups seeking to collaborate and socialize online.

DigitalOcean

Secondary Market in 2020
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure and platform tools tailored for software developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale applications of various sizes without requiring extensive DevOps expertise. Its offerings include Droplets, Linux-based virtual machines that operate on virtualized hardware; Kubernetes for application deployment and management; databases; and Spaces, an object storage service compatible with S3 for handling large data volumes. DigitalOcean serves a diverse array of use cases, including web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and gaming, with a strong focus on simplicity and customer service while leveraging open-source technologies. The company has a global presence with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.

Coursera

Secondary Market in 2020
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.

THECOO

Series A in 2020
THECOO, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in influencer marketing and fan community management. It provides a range of tools and applications for enterprise marketers, advertising agencies, and public relations planners under its iCON Suite brand. Key offerings include iCon CAST, which connects YouTubers with companies, RIPPLY, an influencer marketing platform, and fanicon, a membership-based application designed to support fan communities by facilitating direct engagement between icons and their fans. Additionally, THECOO plans promotional strategies for advertising firms and manages negotiations related to casting and direction. The company's focus on enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of influencer collaborations positions it as a valuable resource in the digital marketing landscape.

BitRussia

Seed Round in 2019
BitRussia is a financial ecosystem utilizing modern technological solutions such as distributed registry and smart contracts to issue and exercise digital rights. The platform offers pre-built business scenarios for projects in various sectors including factoring, banking, crowdfunding, insurance, and trading. As the only legal investment operator and platform in Russia with embedded DLT and smart contracts, BitRussia is integrated with traditional fin-tech industries like banking and insurance. Currently in official piloting with the Central Bank of Russia, the platform is set to launch in the third quarter of 2020. Developed using Hyperledger Sawtooth technology, BitRussia is working on special super-projects that will impact the ecosystem and digital business methods in the country. With features like private blockchain, investment templates, financial control, voting systems, and integration with government services, BitRussia aims to provide a comprehensive platform for project financing and implementation. Founded in 2018 and based in Moscow, BitRussia is compliant with upcoming legislation on digital assets and investment methods.

DataArt

Venture Round in 2019
DataArt Solutions, Inc. is a technology consulting company specializing in software development and engineering services across various industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, media, and travel. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York, the firm focuses on creating custom software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and facilitate market entry for its clients. DataArt's offerings encompass agile software development, product design, digital transformation, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and blockchain. The company emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to design, implement, and support tailored software systems. By leveraging its expertise, DataArt helps organizations optimize their time-to-market and reduce risks associated with software development in mission-critical environments.

ITI Funds

Venture Round in 2018
ITI Funds is an asset management and investment company based in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on providing a range of financial services. Established in 2015, the firm specializes in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including the ITI Funds RTS Equity UCITS ETF, which aims to track the RTS Index, and the ITI Funds Russia-focused USD Eurobond ETF, designed to follow the ITI Funds Russia-focused USD Eurobond Index. In addition to ETFs, ITI Funds offers services related to digital assets, algorithmic strategies, hedge funds, and alternative investments. The company also provides fund administration services, including operational support, due diligence, and capital raising strategies, catering to both startup funds and established financial entities.

DataArt

Venture Round in 2018
DataArt Solutions, Inc. is a technology consulting company specializing in software development and engineering services across various industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, media, and travel. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York, the firm focuses on creating custom software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and facilitate market entry for its clients. DataArt's offerings encompass agile software development, product design, digital transformation, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and blockchain. The company emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to design, implement, and support tailored software systems. By leveraging its expertise, DataArt helps organizations optimize their time-to-market and reduce risks associated with software development in mission-critical environments.

Gett

Series E in 2018
Gett, Inc. is a technology platform specializing in on-demand corporate ground transportation management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, the company offers a cloud-based software solution that connects businesses with a wide range of transportation providers, including corporate fleets, ride-hailing services, taxis, and limousines. This integrated platform streamlines the management of transportation expenses, enhancing the overall employee experience from booking to invoicing and analytics. Gett operates in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Russia, and has established partnerships, notably with The Volkswagen Group. With a workforce of over 800 employees, Gett aims to set a new standard in corporate ground transportation, much like the impact of leading communication platforms in their respective fields.

Global Fintech Solutions

Funding Round in 2018
Global Fintech Solutions, established in 2017, serves as a digital fintech transformation hub, offering core Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technologies to corporations seeking innovative solutions not available in their local markets. Originally a venture capital arm of Prytek S.C.A. with a base in Luxembourg, the company also maintained offices in Moscow and Tel Aviv. It focuses on identifying and providing cutting-edge technologies across sectors such as technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a key player in the global fintech landscape.

Ezbob

Private Equity Round in 2018
Ezbob Ltd., operating under the name ezbob, is a provider of small business lending services in the United Kingdom. Established in 2011 and headquartered in London, the company specializes in offering unsecured business loans tailored for various purposes, including equipment and inventory purchases, staff expansion, marketing initiatives, cash flow support, and seizing business opportunities. Ezbob enables clients to apply for and receive funding through a user-friendly online platform accessible at any time from any internet-connected device. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, wholesale, service businesses, restaurants, real estate, eCommerce, and dental equipment sectors. Additionally, ezbob has developed an innovative Core Lending Platform designed to enhance the digital lending capabilities of financial institutions, enabling them to offer scalable and automated lending solutions.

2Can

Series C in 2017
2can is a Russian startup specializing in mobile point-of-sale technology that enables businesses to accept card payments using smartphones. Launched in September 2012, the service provides a smartphone application compatible with iOS and Android, along with an attachable card reader that processes Visa and MasterCard transactions. 2can was the first mobile acquiring service in Russia to meet the security standards set by Visa and MasterCard, and it offers a dual card reader certified with VisaReady and PCI-DSS compliance. By facilitating payment acceptance anywhere and at any time, 2can not only streamlines financial transactions for businesses but also provides valuable customer insights.

Finvale

Seed Round in 2017
Finvale is a Moscow-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the distribution of financial products through brokerages and commercial banks in Russia. The company operates a financial marketplace designed to enhance trading technologies within the financial markets, catering to various products and investor groups. By collaborating with large brokers and commercial banks, Finvale aims to develop innovative solutions for trading, risk management, and security, thereby facilitating more efficient financial transactions and services.

iboxPro

Series C in 2017
In 2015 ibox merged with 2can ( SME mPOS provider in Russia ) Besides of mPOS, they have products and services that provide us additional income sources. 1. Payments — the all-in-one mobile payment and Point of Sale (POS) solution enable SMEs to process payments cost-effectively from E-wallets & Messengers. 2. Software as a Service (SaaS) — a platform for SME, merchants can drive business via a centralized SaaS toolkit. 3. Financial products — short term cash advances and short term loans to select merchants provided from their financial partners.

Noventiq Holdings

Venture Round in 2016
Noventiq Holdings is a global provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions and services. Operating in over 60 countries, the company offers a range of services including software and cloud solutions, hardware provision, and a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services. Its service solutions, which encompass future workplace, IT infrastructure management, multi-cloud deployment, and digital solutions, have been a significant revenue driver.

iboxPro

Series A in 2015
In 2015 ibox merged with 2can ( SME mPOS provider in Russia ) Besides of mPOS, they have products and services that provide us additional income sources. 1. Payments — the all-in-one mobile payment and Point of Sale (POS) solution enable SMEs to process payments cost-effectively from E-wallets & Messengers. 2. Software as a Service (SaaS) — a platform for SME, merchants can drive business via a centralized SaaS toolkit. 3. Financial products — short term cash advances and short term loans to select merchants provided from their financial partners.

ITI Capital

Private Equity Round in 2014
ITI Capital is a prominent technology platform specializing in online trading within emerging markets, with operational offices in London, Guernsey, and Russia. The firm provides a range of brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, facilitating access to domestic and international financial markets. Its offerings encompass online trading, depository services, margin lending, and investment advice, supported by analytical resources. ITI Capital's trading solutions are recognized for their user-friendliness, operational reliability, and quick order execution, making them well-regarded among professionals in the stock market. The company enables clients to engage with various trading platforms, including those for Russian stocks and derivatives.

FCB Group (First Collection Bureau)

Private Equity Round in 2013
FCB Group is Russia’s largest debt collection group, which consists of First Collection Bureau and National Recovery Service

B2B-Center

Private Equity Round in 2012
B2B-Center operates a prominent e-procurement marketplace in Russia, facilitating transactions between businesses for products and services. The platform enhances sales channels for suppliers and improves the efficiency of sourcing and procurement for buyers. Daily contract values on B2B-Center range from USD $70 million to $300 million, with an average transaction amount of USD $200,000. The platform is a key player in the Russian e-trade sector, accounting for over 80% of the business sector's online transactions, and serves a diverse clientele of more than 343,000 companies from nearly 100 countries. By allowing buyers to select preferred offers from suppliers, B2B-Center helps both parties expand their market reach and streamline procurement processes.

EPAM Systems

Venture Round in 2008
EPAM Systems is a prominent global IT services firm specializing in software engineering, product development, and digital platform engineering. The company provides a range of services, including software development and consulting, to help businesses adopt and implement new technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and robotics. With a significant presence in North America, which accounts for about 60% of its revenue, EPAM Systems is recognized for its expertise in digital and product design, positioning itself as a leader in the technology sector.

Moscow Exchange

Venture Round in 2008
Moscow Exchange is the largest exchange group in Russia, providing a comprehensive range of trading markets, including equities, bonds, derivatives, and foreign exchange. As an integrated exchange structure, it offers financial market participants competitive services encompassing trading, clearing, settlement, depository, and information. The exchange operates across various sectors, including foreign currency exchange, government securities, money markets, derivatives, corporate and regional bonds, and commodities. Its extensive infrastructure and service offerings position Moscow Exchange as a key player in the Russian financial market landscape.

Medsonix

Venture Round in 2005
Medsonix, Inc. develops and markets an innovative acoustic therapy system aimed at alleviating pain and enhancing mobility. The Medsonix Therapy System is a patented, FDA-cleared Class One medical device that employs low-frequency sound pressure to improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation. This non-invasive therapy has shown effectiveness in treating various conditions, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, and peripheral vascular diseases. With a foundation in extensive independent research, including controlled university studies, the company confidently promotes its technology as "medically significant." Medsonix has secured three U.S. patents and distributes its products through multiple channels across the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Medsonix was founded in 2001 and continues to advance its mission of providing low-cost relief for a range of ailments.
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