I2BF Global Ventures

I2BF Global Ventures Ltd. is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 and based in Beverly Hills, California, with additional offices in New York, London, Moscow, and Astana. The firm specializes in early to late-stage investments, primarily focusing on technology-oriented companies within the clean technology and resource sectors. Its investment areas include renewable energy, nanotechnology, water purification, agriculture, aerospace, and digital solutions such as AI and IoT. With over $400 million under management, I2BF Global Ventures aims to support innovative companies that can contribute to a sustainable future. The firm has successfully invested in more than 60 startups and has a global investment strategy, targeting opportunities in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and Eastern Europe. It typically invests between $0.5 million and $10 million in its portfolio companies, benefiting from a team of sector experts who ensure a thorough and effective management approach.

Ilya Golubovich

Founder & Managing Partner

Denis Kalyshkin

Principal

Tim Lewin

Partner

Michael Lousteau

Senior Partner

Alexander Nevinskiy

Partner

Greg Yefremov

Principal

Past deals in Kazakhstan

Clockster

Seed Round in 2020
Clockster LLP designs and develops a cloud based human resource management platform. The company's platform provides a cloud-based time and attendance solution and allows to track attendance, calculate work hours, and get reports and analytics. The company's application is available on the Android and iOS platforms. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Astana, Kazakhstan.

HR Messenger

Series A in 2019
HR Messenger is a technology company based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a chatbot that operates on platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, aimed at enhancing human resource processes. The chatbot automates various HR functions, including recruitment, employee surveys, and onboarding. Its features facilitate tasks like pre-screening candidates, scheduling interviews, sending reminders, and collecting referrals, thereby streamlining routine HR activities. Additionally, HR Messenger offers analytics tools and maintains a database of conversations to help organizations better understand their workforce dynamics and improve employee relations. By leveraging its user-friendly technology, HR Messenger aims to make HR processes more efficient and effective.