Yandex

Yandex is a multinational technology company based in Russia, recognized as one of the largest internet firms in Europe. It operates the country's most popular search engine, which accounts for a significant portion of search traffic in Russia. In addition to its core search and portal services, Yandex has diversified its offerings across several segments, including e-commerce, mobility and delivery, entertainment, classifieds, and media services. The company also has a presence in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Turkey, leveraging machine learning to enhance its products and services.

Arkady Volozh Ph.D

CEO and Board Member

46 past transactions

ClickHouse

Series B in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source, column-oriented online analytical processing (OLAP) database management system that enables users to generate real-time analytical reports using SQL queries. The system is designed for high-performance query processing, allowing enterprises to handle large volumes of data efficiently. By reducing storage requirements and processing significant amounts of data within short timeframes, ClickHouse offers a secure, reliable, and scalable solution for data management. This capability is particularly beneficial for organizations seeking to optimize their data analytics and streamline data processing workflows.

ClickHouse

Series A in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source, column-oriented online analytical processing (OLAP) database management system that enables users to generate real-time analytical reports using SQL queries. The system is designed for high-performance query processing, allowing enterprises to handle large volumes of data efficiently. By reducing storage requirements and processing significant amounts of data within short timeframes, ClickHouse offers a secure, reliable, and scalable solution for data management. This capability is particularly beneficial for organizations seeking to optimize their data analytics and streamline data processing workflows.

KupiVIP

Acquisition in 2021
KupiVIP is a prominent Russian online fashion retailer that specializes in offering discounted fashion and home goods from both high-street and luxury brands. Established in 2008 in Moscow by Vladimir Kholyaznikov, Mikhail Konoplev, and Oskar Hartmann, the company has rapidly gained recognition, amassing a customer base of 6 million. KupiVIP differentiates itself by hosting up to 20 private online flash sales each day, providing customers with access to fashionable clothing and accessories at affordable prices. By bringing together a variety of global brands, KupiVIP enables men and women to conveniently purchase branded apparel while enjoying significant savings.

Acropol Bank

Acquisition in 2021
Acropol Bank is a universal financial institution that offers a comprehensive range of banking services to both corporate and private clients. The bank engages in various sectors of the financial market, providing services such as international settlements, cash management, internet banking, deposit services, credit facilities, and currency exchange. Acropol Bank focuses on continuously enhancing service technologies and expanding its product offerings. Its strategic development aims to position the bank as a modern credit institution capable of delivering competitive solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as individual clients. Key to its success is the maintenance of an optimal balance between its own funds and those attracted from clients, along with a conservative approach to active operations, improved banking technologies, and effective business planning. The bank is also committed to expanding its regional presence.

Chaevieprosto

Acquisition in 2021
Chaevieprosto helps in increasing the income and motivation of employees to accept tips when paying by card or phone. It service for restaurants, couriers, beauty salons, hotels, and other companies.

Genotek

Corporate Round in 2020
Genotek is a Moscow-based company that has been operating since 1936, specializing in DNA testing services. The company offers a range of genetic tests aimed at promoting healthier living, saving lives through the identification of inherited diseases, and assisting in family planning with carrier screening. Its services include DNA analysis and research into predispositions to various diseases, enabling individuals to understand their genetic information better. Genotek also facilitates the discovery of relatives and provides insights into ancestry and ethnic background. By empowering clients with essential genetic knowledge, the company aims to enhance overall quality of life and foster informed medical decisions.

K50

Acquisition in 2020
K50 is a developer of tools for managing contextual advertising, primarily focused on digital marketing automation. The company offers a suite of products that includes K50: Generator, which automates the creation of contextual ads; K50: Conversion, a bid automation service that supports campaign management across platforms like Google Ads and Yandex; and K50: Navigator, a business intelligence tool designed for monitoring advertising performance. These tools leverage smart algorithms and data analysis to enhance the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and enable clients to make informed, data-driven decisions. Based in Russia, K50 operates as a subsidiary of Yandex N.V.

Avride

Corporate Round in 2020
Yandex Self Driving Group is into developing self-driving autonomous cars.

Avride

Convertible Note in 2020
Yandex Self Driving Group is into developing self-driving autonomous cars.

Yandex.Market

Secondary Market in 2020
Yandex.Market engages in e-commerce, with a core focus on creating a B2C online retail marketplace.

Bookform

Acquisition in 2019
Bookform is a provider of online booking and reservation services based in Moscow, Russia. The company specializes in offering solutions for various service industries, including beauty, entertainment, travel, car rentals, and legal services. By facilitating online recording and customer accounting, Bookform aims to streamline the booking process for both service providers and their clients, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience.

MEL Science

Series A in 2019
MEL Science Ltd is an educational startup based in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Petersburg, Russia. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in chemistry educational subscription kits designed for students. Each package includes hands-on chemistry sets, a mobile application that provides structural formulas and 3D models of molecules, and access to a website featuring scientific stories. MEL Science also offers virtual reality lessons that align with the school chemistry curriculum, covering essential topics in the subject. The combination of practical experience and modern technology aims to enhance early science education and engage students in learning chemistry.

TicketSteam

Acquisition in 2019
TicketSteam is a St. Petersburg-based company that provides a high-tech ticketing solution for event organizers. The company specializes in automating the business processes associated with ticket sales for various events, including cultural, entertainment, sports, and theatrical performances. By offering a ready-made system, TicketSteam aims to streamline the distribution of tickets, making it easier for institutions and organizers to manage their events efficiently.

TheQuestion

Acquisition in 2019
TheQuestion is an online question-and-answer social network designed to facilitate knowledge sharing among users. It connects individuals seeking information with professionals such as scientists, researchers, lawyers, doctors, and psychologists, allowing them to ask questions and receive clear, expert answers. By translating complex information into understandable responses, TheQuestion aims to enhance the way users retrieve and share knowledge, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Edadil

Acquisition in 2018
Edadeal offers a mobile application that aggregates coupons and discount codes allowing users to save on all of their grocery purchases.

DOC+

Series B in 2018
DOC+ is a healthcare technology company based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2015. Initially established as a doctor-house-call service, it has evolved into the first mobile clinic in the Russian market, offering a variety of medical services designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. The company provides on-demand doctor visits, teleconsultations, and electronic health records, among other services. With a focus on convenience, DOC+ allows users to order home visits with a single tap, access instant consultations via chat or phone, and manage their health records digitally. Additionally, the platform facilitates the delivery of prescribed medications and offers a subscription service for access to personal doctors and a network of verified medical partners. DOC+ aims to revolutionize healthcare in Russia by leveraging telemedicine and advanced technologies, enhancing the patient experience while optimizing healthcare delivery and costs.

Toplivo v bak

Acquisition in 2018
Toplivo v Bak is a provider of innovative car refueling services, specializing in delivering fuel directly to parked vehicles for car-sharing companies and private clients. Through its mobile application, users can conveniently book refueling services from their homes or offices, eliminating the need to navigate traffic and endure long waits at gas stations. This service streamlines the refueling process, catering to the growing demand for efficient solutions in the automotive industry.

Avride

Corporate Round in 2018
Yandex Self Driving Group is into developing self-driving autonomous cars.

Foodfox

Acquisition in 2017
Foodfox is an online food delivery service based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in delivering high-quality meals from local restaurants. The platform allows customers to order food conveniently through a web and mobile application, ensuring delivery within 45 minutes or less. Since its inception, Foodfox has focused on enhancing the food ordering experience by partnering with top restaurants and providing a reliable and transparent service. The company has gradually expanded its delivery coverage, initially starting in the city center of Moscow. Foodfox operates as a subsidiary of Yandex.Taxi, leveraging the expertise of a diverse management team with backgrounds in management consulting, investment banking, and industry-specific knowledge.

DOC+

Series A in 2017
DOC+ is a healthcare technology company based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2015. Initially established as a doctor-house-call service, it has evolved into the first mobile clinic in the Russian market, offering a variety of medical services designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. The company provides on-demand doctor visits, teleconsultations, and electronic health records, among other services. With a focus on convenience, DOC+ allows users to order home visits with a single tap, access instant consultations via chat or phone, and manage their health records digitally. Additionally, the platform facilitates the delivery of prescribed medications and offers a subscription service for access to personal doctors and a network of verified medical partners. DOC+ aims to revolutionize healthcare in Russia by leveraging telemedicine and advanced technologies, enhancing the patient experience while optimizing healthcare delivery and costs.

DOC+

Series A in 2016
DOC+ is a healthcare technology company based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2015. Initially established as a doctor-house-call service, it has evolved into the first mobile clinic in the Russian market, offering a variety of medical services designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. The company provides on-demand doctor visits, teleconsultations, and electronic health records, among other services. With a focus on convenience, DOC+ allows users to order home visits with a single tap, access instant consultations via chat or phone, and manage their health records digitally. Additionally, the platform facilitates the delivery of prescribed medications and offers a subscription service for access to personal doctors and a network of verified medical partners. DOC+ aims to revolutionize healthcare in Russia by leveraging telemedicine and advanced technologies, enhancing the patient experience while optimizing healthcare delivery and costs.

Agnitum

Acquisition in 2015
Agnitum Limited develops and licenses security software solutions for business, home, and educational users.

Metabar

Acquisition in 2014
Metabar is a Russian platform for creating and maintaining browser extensions for media/news sites. Company was created in 2011, had more than 1m users and was funded by Runa Capital. Metabar was acquired by Yandex in 2014.

Soventix

Acquisition in 2014
Soventix is a privately held company that specializes in the development of solar energy projects. It focuses on the turnkey realization and financing of high-yield solar parks and hybrid plants, catering primarily to institutional investors. The company operates globally, providing comprehensive solutions that encompass the design, development, and implementation of solar energy systems. By prioritizing sustainable energy solutions, Soventix aims to contribute to the growing demand for renewable energy while delivering profitable investment opportunities.

PriceLabs

Acquisition in 2014
PriceLabs is the developer of a price monitoring and optimization solution, and abruptly ended.

AdFox

Acquisition in 2014
ADFOX specializes in developing and providing as a service technologies for independent management, monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of online advertising. ADFOX provides services to participants in the market of internet advertising such as media sites, advertisers, client, and agencies. The technology of ADFOX consists the latest inventions in the field of management, accounting, and analysis of internet advertising. With this ADFOX products can be used for management of ad traffic to a website or advertising campaigns ADFOX is a member of the Russian branch of the international organization Interactive Advertising Bureau. As part of the IAB, it is involved in the work on the implementation of standards of internet advertising, market research, and educational projects. ADFOX company was founded in 2005.

Auto.Ru

Acquisition in 2014
Auto.Ru is the largest online automotive advertising and information portal in Russia, headquartered in Moscow. It specializes in the sale of various vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and electric vehicles, along with auto parts and accessories. The platform features extensive databases for both new and second-hand vehicle sales, enabling users to access a comprehensive catalog of brands and models. Additionally, Auto.Ru provides a range of services, including owner feedback, news from manufacturers and auto dealers, and resources for sharing maintenance experiences. The platform also includes job search and recruitment services, making it a multifaceted resource for automotive enthusiasts and potential buyers.

AVO

Grant in 2014
AVO Virtual Roaming Solution is a new generation telecom platform, which provides global mobile coverage for mobile carriers and virtual mobile operators, avoiding classic roaming interconnections with foreign operators or roaming hubs.

SalesPredict

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2012, SalesPredict helps B2B companies increase revenues by identifying who their best potential prospects really are and providing information and insights that accelerate sales cycles and improve conversion rates. How? Predictive analytics. SalesPredict goes beyond predictive lead scoring to provide Customer Lifecycle Intelligence. By combining and analyzing prospect and customer data from a company’s CRM and marketing automation system, along with proprietary data sources, social media, and the open web, SalesPredict helps companies uncover hidden “hot” leads, know which prospects are most likely to convert to sales and gain insights that help close deals faster. Using proprietary predictive analytics algorithms, SalesPredict delivers insights that help sales, marketing, and customer success teams have more impactful interactions with prospects and clients throughout the customer lifecycle and maximize revenue at every phase. To-date, SalesPredict has raised close to $5.3 million. The Company is funded by leading global investors, including Yandex, KGC Capital, AfterDox, RSL Venture Partners, and Pitango Venture Capital.

KitLocate

Acquisition in 2014
Power you app with location smarts! KitLocate is a mobile location cloud app platform for iOS and android. KitLocate makes mobile apps location aware. Offering developers and brands effective user engagement and services based on their users real-time location; exactly at the right place and time they need it. The KitLocate location platform combines the power of always-on, battery efficient location tracking SDK for your app, big data smarts and robust messaging capabilities. Together, your mobile app users have your brand at their side as they commute, work, shop and dine – enabling you to send relevant offers, at the exact time and place, they need your advice and are ready act on it. Developers love their easy to implement SDK that is super battery efficient (consuming less than 1% / hr) and provides error free geo data and simple to deploy geo location tools like geo-fencing… Marketers loves their game changing Consumer Location Intelligence platform that drives sales and brand loyalty through location based insights.

Multiship

Funding Round in 2014
Sales in the regions of Russia - a "gold mine" of modern e-commerce.

Kinopoisk

Acquisition in 2013
Kinopoisk is a prominent Russian website dedicated to cinematography, offering comprehensive information about movies, TV shows, and actors. It serves as a valuable resource for film enthusiasts, featuring detailed databases that include user-generated content and reviews. In addition to its informational services, Kinopoisk incorporates social networking elements, allowing users to engage with one another, share opinions, and discover new films. As one of the most popular movie portals in the Russian-speaking internet space, Kinopoisk plays a significant role in shaping the online film community in Russia.

Wikidata

Grant in 2013
Wikidata is a free knowledge base that can be read and edited by humans and machines alike. It is for data what Wikimedia Commons is for media files: it centralizes access to and management of structured data, such as interwiki references and statistical information. Wikidata contains data in every language supported by the MediaWiki software.

Seismotech

Series A in 2012
Seismotech LLC specializes in the processing and interpretation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional seismic data through its innovative algorithms and methodologies. Founded in 2010 and based in Moscow, the company focuses on scientific research in seismic data processing and the development of specialized software for interpretative analysis. In addition to its technical solutions, Seismotech provides consulting services aimed at enhancing the understanding and application of seismic data, catering to the needs of various industries that rely on geophysical information.

GBooking

Seed Round in 2012
GBooking Ltd. is a company that specializes in designing and delivering online booking and appointment scheduling systems tailored to various industries, including healthcare, automotive, food, sports and fitness, legal services, government, education, and beauty care. Founded in 2010 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of buyer-seller relationships by streamlining the process of selecting and comparing services. The founder, Alexander Naslednikova, initially focused on market optimization services and developed methods to improve enterprise profitability through optimization algorithms. GBooking’s mission revolves around maximizing convenience and time savings for both providers and customers while refining its customer-centric strategy.

SPB Software

Acquisition in 2011
SPB Software is a global company developing software for mobile devices and smartphones running Windows Mobile, Symbian, iPhone, BlackBerry and Android OS operating systems. SPB Software is known as a mobile industry market leader having produced some of the most popular software apps for the mobile environment worldwide. SPB Software's most popular application is the SPB Mobile Shell - a unique user interface for touchscreen devices that is compatible with most mobile operating systems: Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile and more. It has been described by The New York Times as an app that makes for a much more user-friendly phone. SPB Software was formed in 1999 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. The first mobile application was released by SPB in 2001. In 2003 the company won the Developer of the Year award by Handango, the leading provider of mobile content. The company holding the Developer of the Year title in 2006, 2007 and 2009. Now SPB Software is developing apps for all of the major mobile phone platforms. SPB Software also works with phone makers and mobile operators in various countries to develop customized versions of its software and optimized applications for particular devices.

Blekko

Venture Round in 2011
Blekko is a search company founded in 2007 by Rich Skrenta and a team that includes members from Topix and Netscape's Open Directory. The company operates a web search engine and a social news platform designed to enhance the search experience by providing curated links based on user queries. Blekko allows users to filter search results according to specific categories, thereby improving the relevance and quality of the information accessed. The company has attracted investment from Baseline Ventures and two former Google employees, reflecting its innovative approach in the search engine market.

The Tweeted Times

Acquisition in 2011
The Tweeted Times, operated by Semantic Dimension Inc., is a personalized news service that caters to small businesses. With co-founders located in Moscow, Zurich, and San Francisco, the platform provides users with tailored content across various topics. Its primary focus is to deliver compelling and up-to-date news, ensuring that customers receive the most relevant information to support their content marketing efforts. By leveraging an online platform, The Tweeted Times helps businesses stay informed and engaged with current trends and developments in their respective industries.

Refine.io

Seed Round in 2011
Refine.io build interactive, functional prototypes in about the same time as a wireframe.

Loginza

Acquisition in 2011
Loginza - a system of identification, which provides unified access to popular WEB-services.

WebVisor

Acquisition in 2010
WebVisor specializes in analyzing visitor behavior on websites by tracking activities such as mouse movements, clicks, text copying, keystrokes, and form filling. The service provides detailed recordings and analyses that help website owners understand how users interact with their sites. This functionality is designed to enhance user experience and inform optimization strategies. WebVisor is integrated with Yandex.Metrica, a visitor statistics tool, allowing for a comprehensive view of user engagement and site performance.

Vizi Labs

Series B in 2010
Vizi Labs is a new and exciting startup located in Israel, focused at research and development of image processing technologies.

Face.com

Series B in 2010
Face.com specializes in facial recognition technology, providing tools that enhance photo identification and tagging. The company's primary product is the Photo Finder application, which operates on Facebook, the largest photo-sharing platform. This application scans public photos within a user's social network to suggest tags for untagged faces, facilitating easier photo discovery. Additionally, Face.com offers a Photo Tagger feature that groups faces in an album, allowing for bulk-tagging of friends and streamlined photo sharing. With offices in Tel Aviv and New York, Face.com aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of facial recognition in web and mobile applications.

Mediaselling

Acquisition in 2008
Mediaselling is a company that was acquired by Yandex in 2008.

Smilink LLC

Acquisition in 2008
Smilink LLC is a Russian road traffic monitoring agency.

Moikrug

Acquisition in 2007
Moikrug is a social networking platform specifically designed for professionals in Russia. The website enables users to manage their contacts while facilitating the discovery of friends and colleagues. Additionally, it offers employers the ability to identify potential employees and advisors through recommendations from their network. By focusing on professional connections, Moikrug aims to enhance collaboration and networking within the Russian professional landscape.
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