Rubylight Technology

RubyLight is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and based in Riga, Latvia. The firm focuses on investing in fast-growing internet and mobile startups, particularly in sectors such as social media, content sharing, communications, and crowdsourcing. RubyLight aims to support young companies in scaling and expanding globally by providing not only financial funding but also access to a professional technology team and proprietary technology. By leveraging these resources, RubyLight assists startups in accelerating their growth and enhancing their competitive edge in the market.

Pavel Arajums

Partner, Platform Development

Dmitry Burbo

Partner, Product Development and Product Analyst

Alexander Chinaryov

Partner, Platform Architecture

Alexey Chirkov

Partner, Web and Mobile Architecture

Andrey Golev

Partner and Infrastructure Architecture

Andrey Ivashin

Co-Founder, Head of Tech Operations and Partner, Technology Operations

Elino Parhomenko

Partner, Product Development and Product Architect

Aija Perta

Partner, Operations and Finance

Vitaly Rubstein

Partner, Strategy and Vision

Olga Samchuka

Partner, Office Operations

Jury Saveljev

Partner, Platform Development

Philip Savkin

Partner, Platform Architecture

Igor Shlahov

Partner, Platform Architecture

Victor Syubaev

Partner, Core and Mobile Development

6 past transactions

Tandem

Series A in 2020
Tandem is the app that connects language learners around the globe. Ten million members are currently using the platform, which enables individuals to connect and learn new languages via text, audio, and video chat. More than 300 languages are currently available, including fictional and sign languages. Tandem was founded by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Dr. Matthias Kleimann. The company is backed by prominent European investors such as Brighteye Ventures, GPS Ventures, Hannover Beteiligungsfonds, Rubylight Limited, Trind Ventures and Atlantic Labs. Tandem is available for free on iOS, Android, and the Web. Find out more at www.tandem.net. Tandem was founded in 2015 by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Matthias Kleimann and was listed by Apple in their "App Store Best of 2015" and by Google in their "Play Store Best of 2017."

Sweatcoin

Seed Round in 2018
Sweatcoin is a digital currency that incentivizes physical activity by converting verified movement into a cryptocurrency. Users can earn this currency by engaging in exercise, which can then be donated to charity, transferred to other users, or spent on various products, services, and experiences offered by Sweatcoin's vendors and user community. The platform aims to address present bias by providing immediate rewards for physical movement, thereby changing how individuals perceive the benefits of exercise. By leveraging technology to track and verify physical activity, Sweatcoin enables users to earn currency while maintaining an active lifestyle.

Jodel

Series A in 2017
Jodel is a platform that enables its users to discover, follow and participate in the most relevant conversations with people nearby. Share and catch-up on news, events, local stories and jokes faster than ever! On Jodel, you can post messages and photos known as “Jodels” in real-time. By voting on other people's posts, you have the power to decide what your area is talking about. Collect Karma points and become a master in jodeling! No sign-up or profile necessary.

Tandem

Seed Round in 2016
Tandem is the app that connects language learners around the globe. Ten million members are currently using the platform, which enables individuals to connect and learn new languages via text, audio, and video chat. More than 300 languages are currently available, including fictional and sign languages. Tandem was founded by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Dr. Matthias Kleimann. The company is backed by prominent European investors such as Brighteye Ventures, GPS Ventures, Hannover Beteiligungsfonds, Rubylight Limited, Trind Ventures and Atlantic Labs. Tandem is available for free on iOS, Android, and the Web. Find out more at www.tandem.net. Tandem was founded in 2015 by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Matthias Kleimann and was listed by Apple in their "App Store Best of 2015" and by Google in their "Play Store Best of 2017."

Jodel

Seed Round in 2016
Jodel is a platform that enables its users to discover, follow and participate in the most relevant conversations with people nearby. Share and catch-up on news, events, local stories and jokes faster than ever! On Jodel, you can post messages and photos known as “Jodels” in real-time. By voting on other people's posts, you have the power to decide what your area is talking about. Collect Karma points and become a master in jodeling! No sign-up or profile necessary.

Bolt

Seed Round in 2014
Bolt Technology OÜ operates a transportation platform that offers ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt provides a smartphone application that enables users to book taxis based on price and quality ratings, track drivers in real-time, and order services without waiting for a dispatcher. The company has expanded rapidly, serving over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Bolt aims to reshape urban mobility by promoting a future with reduced car ownership and enhanced flexible transport options, thereby contributing to decreased traffic congestion and pollution in cities.
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