RUSNANO

RUSNANO is a principal investment firm based in Moscow, Russia, focused on the commercialization of high-tech projects and nanotechnology investments. Established in 2007, RUSNANO aims to develop the Russian nanotechnology industry through direct investments in private equity and venture capital, as well as fund investments. The firm prioritizes projects in sectors such as scientific research, new materials, biotechnology, energy, and robotics, with a particular interest in initiatives that will establish or modernize manufacturing facilities within Russia. RUSNANO seeks to invest in projects projected to generate significant revenue within five years and often co-invests alongside other partners. It operates through various modes of investment, including equity stakes, loans, and credit guarantees. Additionally, RUSNANO has a subsidiary, RUSNANO USA, Inc., which focuses on middle and late-stage companies in North America that support global technology development in fields such as semiconductors and advanced materials.

Vladimir Kozlov

Managing Director

Olga Sadovskaya

Investment Director

90 past transactions

OCSiAl

Venture Round in 2015
OCSiAl develops technologies for the mass production of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), marketed under the TUBALL brand. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance the electrical and thermal properties of various materials, including TUBALL BATT for lithium-ion batteries, TUBALL FOIL for current collectors, and TUBALL RUBBER for rubber goods. Additionally, their TUBALL MATRIX line provides pre-dispersed concentrates for improving conductivity in resins and plastics. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Luxembourg, OCSiAl operates with a production capacity of 75 tonnes of graphene nanotubes annually and maintains a global presence with offices in the USA, Russia, Korea, China, and other locations. The company's innovations facilitate applications across numerous sectors, including transportation, aerospace, and energy-efficient materials, contributing to improved product performance and sustainability.

Panacela Labs

Series B in 2015
Panacela Labs, Inc. is a joint venture established in 2011, primarily focused on developing gene therapy drugs for cancer and infectious diseases. The company is a collaboration between Cleveland BioLabs, a clinical-stage biotechnology firm, and RUSNANO, a major Russian investment entity, along with key partnerships with renowned institutions such as Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Children’s Cancer Institute of Australia, and Cleveland Clinic Foundation. With a majority ownership of 54.6% held by Cleveland BioLabs, Panacela Labs operates from the Innovation Center "Skolkovo." The company's therapeutic innovations aim to enhance cancer immunotherapy, improve chemotherapy efficacy, and provide targeted treatments for prostate cancer and other conditions, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Selecta Biosciences

Series E in 2015
Selecta Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs aimed at treating and preventing human diseases. The company’s proprietary platform integrates advancements in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Its lead product, SEL-212, has completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, Selecta is advancing gene therapy candidates, including SEL-302 and SEL-313, which are in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders. The company has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences continues to innovate in the biopharmaceutical field.

Motorica

Seed Round in 2015
Motorica is a Russian company founded in 2013 that specializes in the manufacture of upper limb prosthetics designed to restore hand functionality for individuals with complex partial injuries. The company focuses on integrating modern technologies in medicine and robotics, producing functional prosthetic devices that enhance everyday life. Motorica collaborates with both individuals and public and private prosthetic enterprises, and it is a resident of the Skolkovo Innovation Center. The company employs advanced techniques to read electrical signals generated by muscle contractions, which are then processed by a microprocessor to facilitate movement in the prosthetic, allowing users to regain mobility in their forearms and wrists. Additionally, Motorica partners with various international companies and associations within the prosthetics field to further its research and development efforts.

Crocus Technology

Series E in 2015
Crocus Technology International Corp. specializes in developing and supplying magnetic sensors and embedded memory solutions based on its patented magnetic logic unit technology. The company provides a range of magnetic sensor products, which include various architectures suitable for challenging environments, such as oil drilling, fluid level measurements, and solar energy applications. Its offerings cater to diverse sectors, including industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things. Additionally, Crocus Technology delivers magnetic random access memory products and technologies tailored for the semiconductor and electronic systems industries, addressing needs in telecommunications, networking, storage, computing, and handheld devices. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Grenoble, France, and distributes its products through a network of sales distributors both domestically and internationally.

KuibyshevAzot

Venture Round in 2015
KuibyshevAzot is the producer of caprolactam and polyamide-6 in the CIS and Eastern Europe. It is also one of the top-10 Russian nitrogen producers, producing ammonia and a range of nitrogen fertilizers (urea, ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate), which account for 5% of total Russian output of fertilizers.

Quantenna Communications

Venture Round in 2014
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Selecta Biosciences

Private Equity Round in 2014
Selecta Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs aimed at treating and preventing human diseases. The company’s proprietary platform integrates advancements in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Its lead product, SEL-212, has completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, Selecta is advancing gene therapy candidates, including SEL-302 and SEL-313, which are in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders. The company has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences continues to innovate in the biopharmaceutical field.

SiTime

Series G in 2014
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company that specializes in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, which are designed to replace traditional quartz products. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SiTime operates internationally, with significant market presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States. The company's diverse product offerings include programmable OCXOs, precision super-TCXOs, MHz oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to various industries such as automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and the Internet of Things. With a notable market share, SiTime has shipped over 50 million devices, driving the industry's shift towards fully silicon-based timing solutions. The company's configurable products enable clients to enhance performance while reducing size and increasing reliability, ultimately streamlining their supply chains. SiTime's commitment to using standard semiconductor processes ensures high availability and short lead times, making it a preferred choice for leading manufacturers in the timing market.

Compass-EOS

Series F in 2013
Compass-EOS radically changes network routing by shifting it into the age of silicon photonics. The Compass-EOS icPhotonics technology is the world’s first commercial silicon for inter-chip optical interconnect, unleashing the next revolution in routing architectures. Its family of carrier-grade routers is a new breed of scale-out routers, enabling SDN-based, simplified architectures in service provider networks. Since 2006 Compass has attracted top-tier investors ranging from leading venture capital funds to service providers and core routing suppliers.

SiTime

Series F in 2013
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company that specializes in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, which are designed to replace traditional quartz products. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SiTime operates internationally, with significant market presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States. The company's diverse product offerings include programmable OCXOs, precision super-TCXOs, MHz oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to various industries such as automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and the Internet of Things. With a notable market share, SiTime has shipped over 50 million devices, driving the industry's shift towards fully silicon-based timing solutions. The company's configurable products enable clients to enhance performance while reducing size and increasing reliability, ultimately streamlining their supply chains. SiTime's commitment to using standard semiconductor processes ensures high availability and short lead times, making it a preferred choice for leading manufacturers in the timing market.

Dauria Aerospace

Series B in 2013
Dauria Aerospace, founded in 2011 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of low-cost, small satellites, including micro and nanosatellites. The company leverages advanced terrestrial microelectronic and micro-system technologies to enhance performance while significantly reducing costs. This innovation enables the deployment of satellite constellations for various applications such as earth observation, traffic management, precision agriculture, and broadband services in polar regions. Dauria Aerospace also focuses on creating a unified platform for small satellites, allowing for minimal customization for specific functions. Additionally, the company collaborates with national governments to co-finance space projects, facilitating broader service offerings. Through its CloudEO platform, Dauria aims to provide a scalable geo-infrastructure that integrates data, software, and processing capabilities to support the development of geo-services, fostering a collaborative ecosystem among stakeholders in the satellite industry.

Evofem Biosciences

Series C in 2013
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes various products to address unmet needs in women’s sexual and reproductive health. Its commercial product is Phexxi, a vaginal gel for the prevention of pregnancy. The company is also involved in the development of EVO100, a vaginal pH regulator for the prevention of urogenital transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis infection and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in women. Evofem Biosciences, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Wireless Technologies Center LLC

Venture Round in 2013
Wireless Technologies Center LLC engages in the manufacture of communications equipment. Wireless Technologies Center was founded in 2011, the LTE vendor is located in Tomsk, Siberia.

Pharmsynthez

Venture Round in 2013
Pharmsynthez is a Russian pharmaceutical company focused on the development, production, and distribution of innovative drugs. It operates in three key areas: laboratory research and development of new medications, preparation of original active pharmaceutical ingredients, and the commercialization of pharmaceutical products. The company specializes in creating technologies for organ-specific drug delivery and employs innovative manufacturing methods. Its comprehensive approach to drug manufacturing distinguishes Pharmsynthez from many other pharmaceutical firms in Russia, enabling it to contribute significantly to the healthcare sector through the introduction of original medicines and active ingredients.

TAE

Venture Round in 2013
TAE Technologies is leveraging proprietary science and engineering to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Their core mission is to create a new source of clean energy – one that’s powered by nature’s own processes and produces no harmful byproducts. Their groundbreaking work has led to industry-wide advances in accelerator and plasma physics, and acted as a catalyst for adjacent innovations based on their results. With 20 years of focused research, TAE Technologies is on a purposeful path to commercial fusion energy and pioneering sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.

SBT

Venture Round in 2013
SBT Management design and manufacture of wireless systems using russian-made 90/40-nanometer Processors. The project is presented by SBT, which is one of Russia’s leading producers of hardware and applications for wireless networks. SBT develops its products using the latest measurement, laboratory, testing and manufacturing equipment from top-rank international suppliers. As well as creating wireless systems and equipment, SBT carries out development work to order for manufacturing companies, research institutions, design organizations, telecom network integrators and other public institutions and private companies. The company provides its customers with wireless solutions for various purposes, including transport systems, terminals, processors and chips, and aerial equipment.

Exaware

Venture Round in 2013
Exaware, a developer of silicon photonic technologies, specializes in creating innovative router architecture designed to enhance internet-based services. Utilizing its proprietary icPhotonics™ technology, the company employs electro-optical information transfer at the chip level, resulting in routers that consume significantly less power and take up less space compared to traditional models. This technology enables high-speed data transfer with large capacity, making it well-suited for triple and quadruple-play services. Exaware's solutions promise a distributed, scalable system of routing gateways, representing a significant advancement in network efficiency and performance, akin to the breakthroughs achieved through data center virtualization.

DSK Grad

Venture Round in 2013
DSK Grad LLC manufactures prefabricated residential construction units. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Naro-Fominsk, Russia.

OCSiAl

Venture Round in 2012
OCSiAl develops technologies for the mass production of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), marketed under the TUBALL brand. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance the electrical and thermal properties of various materials, including TUBALL BATT for lithium-ion batteries, TUBALL FOIL for current collectors, and TUBALL RUBBER for rubber goods. Additionally, their TUBALL MATRIX line provides pre-dispersed concentrates for improving conductivity in resins and plastics. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Luxembourg, OCSiAl operates with a production capacity of 75 tonnes of graphene nanotubes annually and maintains a global presence with offices in the USA, Russia, Korea, China, and other locations. The company's innovations facilitate applications across numerous sectors, including transportation, aerospace, and energy-efficient materials, contributing to improved product performance and sustainability.

Evofem Biosciences

Series C in 2012
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes various products to address unmet needs in women’s sexual and reproductive health. Its commercial product is Phexxi, a vaginal gel for the prevention of pregnancy. The company is also involved in the development of EVO100, a vaginal pH regulator for the prevention of urogenital transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis infection and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in women. Evofem Biosciences, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Regado Biosciences

Series E in 2012
Regado Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of aptamer-based antidote-controlled therapeutics. It provides REG1 that is used in patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome who undergo coronary revascularization procedures, which include coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention. It was founded in 2001 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Lilliputian Systems

Venture Round in 2012
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.

MAPPER Lithography

Venture Round in 2012
MAPPER Lithography B.V. specializes in developing maskless lithography infrastructure for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands, the company designs and manufactures tools that utilize multiple electron-beam technology for semiconductor production. This innovative approach enables the fabrication of chips without the need for traditional masks, streamlining the manufacturing process. MAPPER Lithography also operates a manufacturing facility in Moscow, Russia, further supporting its capabilities in the semiconductor sector.

Aquantia

Series F in 2012
Aquantia Corp. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced high-speed communication integrated circuits focused on Ethernet connectivity. The company serves various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, access, and automotive sectors. Its product offerings encompass corporate data center solutions, enterprise infrastructure products, and access technologies, such as client connectivity and carrier access. Aquantia markets its products to integrated circuit suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through direct sales channels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Aquantia has established itself as a key player in semiconductor technology, particularly known for its expertise in Ethernet solutions for cloud computing and next-generation enterprise networks. In 2019, Aquantia became a subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

NeoPhotonics

Post in 2012
NeoPhotonics offers a complete line of both active and passive optical components for every network market segment: FTTH/Access, Datacom, Storage Area Networks, Metro and Long Haul networks. NeoPhotonics' transceivers are compliant with industry standard MSAs, are available in GBIC, SFF, SFP, XFP and other configurations, and serve a variety of reaches, applications and data-rates from 155MBps to 10GBps. NeoPhotonics' advanced silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) integrated optical modules and subsystems are critical parts in access FTTH networks and in metro and long-haul DWDM networks. For FTTH, NeoPhotonics manufactures integrated splitters in high volume and FTTH BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers, Other products include AWGs, Athermal AWGs, VOA Multiplexers, EDFAs and ROADM Modules. NeoPhotonics' manufactures MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers

Beneq

Venture Round in 2012
Beneq Oy, based in Espoo, Finland, specializes in atomic layer deposition (ALD) equipment and thin film coating services. Founded in 2005, the company offers a variety of automated ALD solutions tailored for high-capacity wafer production, as well as research equipment for academic and corporate R&D purposes. Its product range includes batch production ALD solutions for thin film applications and roll-to-roll ALD technologies used in areas such as AMOLED displays, OLED lighting, flexible photovoltaics, and battery production. In addition, Beneq provides various types of electroluminescent displays, including transparent and rugged options, aimed at markets such as transportation, maritime, aeronautics, and defense. As of 2018, Beneq operates as a subsidiary of Qingdao Sifang SRI Intellectual Technology Co. Ltd.

Quantenna Communications

Private Equity Round in 2012
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

BIND Therapeutics

Series D in 2012
BIND Therapeutics is a clinical-stage nanomedicine platform company focused on developing targeted and programmable therapeutics known as Accurins. These innovative therapeutics are engineered with specific physical and chemical properties to effectively target particular cells or tissues, allowing for the concentration of therapeutic agents at disease sites. This approach aims to enhance treatment efficacy while reducing adverse effects on healthy tissues. BIND Therapeutics primarily concentrates on oncology, with its lead drug candidate, BIND-014, currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. The company also collaborates with biopharmaceutical firms to develop Accurins utilizing therapeutic payloads from their pipelines. Its operations extend to the United States and Russia, focusing on targeting tumors at tissue, cellular, and molecular levels.

Selecta Biosciences

Series D in 2012
Selecta Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs aimed at treating and preventing human diseases. The company’s proprietary platform integrates advancements in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Its lead product, SEL-212, has completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, Selecta is advancing gene therapy candidates, including SEL-302 and SEL-313, which are in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders. The company has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences continues to innovate in the biopharmaceutical field.

AQUANOVA

Venture Round in 2012
AQUANOVA is a Russian industrial manufacturing of NovaSOL® solubilizates containing nanoparticles (product micelles). AQUANOVA project is based on the technology from German company AQUANOVA AG for enclosing active organic substances into nanocapsules (micelles) about 30 nm in diameter. The technology provides improved activity and effectiveness of natural components along with favourable economic performance. In particular, more rational use of costly natural substance allows the reduction of its content in the final product (food ingredient) by 3-5 times at the same functionality, thereby significantly reducing the food ingredient prime cost.

Akrilan

Private Equity Round in 2012
Akrilan, LLC, founded in 2002 and based in Vladimir, Russia, specializes in the manufacture of acrylic dispersions for the paint and varnish industry. The company offers a diverse range of products designed for the production of decorative water-soluble paints, primers, sealants, putties, and plasters. Among its offerings, Acrilan 101 stands out as a versatile product known for its exceptional film properties and strong adhesive characteristics. Akrilan's water polymeric dispersions are designed to be environmentally efficient, containing no alkylphenol ethoxylates and featuring low levels of volatile organic compounds. This focus on sustainability helps manufacturers reduce costs while enhancing the performance attributes of their products.

ICM Glass Kaluga

Venture Round in 2011
ICM Glass Kaluga is a new heat-insulating materials production based on the nanotechnological approach to unsorted cullet processing. Foam glass is a new material for the Russian market. Foam glass possesses unique thermophysical and operational features, such as wide temperature range of application, vapour and water impermeability, absolute non-flammability, size stability (no shrinkage), high strength, resistance to aggressive media (including acids), rodents and insects.

Novomet

Venture Round in 2011
Novomet-Perm JSC, founded in 1991 and based in Katy, Texas, specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing electrical submersible pumps for the oil and gas industry. The company has established itself as a key player in the global market, with a significant share of 25% in Russia and 3% internationally for submersible extractive equipment. Novomet focuses on producing high-capacity oil production equipment capable of operating under challenging conditions, employing advanced technologies such as nanostructured protective coatings made from materials like tungsten carbide and titanium oxide. The company is also committed to developing a global service network that provides comprehensive maintenance solutions for electric centrifugal pumps, ensuring clients receive tailored support for their specific operational needs.

LED Microsensor NT

Venture Round in 2011
LED Microsensor NT specializes in the production of LEDs and photodiodes specifically designed for the mid-infrared spectrum, covering wavelengths from 1,600 to 5,000 nanometers. This unique capability allows the company to offer a comprehensive range of optoelectronic devices that serve as foundational components for sensors capable of detecting a variety of substances in liquids, gases, and solids. The sensors developed using these mid-infrared LEDs can identify over 50 different substances and facilitate the simultaneous analysis of up to 10 components through a multicolored matrix. Their rapid response times make them particularly suitable for dynamic applications, such as monitoring substances on conveyor lines or within liquid flows.

Selecta Biosciences

Series D in 2011
Selecta Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs aimed at treating and preventing human diseases. The company’s proprietary platform integrates advancements in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Its lead product, SEL-212, has completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, Selecta is advancing gene therapy candidates, including SEL-302 and SEL-313, which are in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders. The company has established collaborations and licensing agreements with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences continues to innovate in the biopharmaceutical field.

PET-Technology

Venture Round in 2011
PET-Technology operates a network of medical centers focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as the production of radiopharmaceuticals. The company is establishing facilities for the production of isotope 18O and two cyclotron sites in Lipetsk and Ufa to generate short-lived isotopes essential for medical use. PET technology is pivotal for early cancer diagnosis and is also utilized in cardiology and neurology. The radiopharmaceuticals developed by PET-Technology are specifically absorbed by tumor tissues and metabolically active areas, enhancing diagnostic accuracy. By integrating positron emission tomography (PET) with computed tomography (CT), the technology provides detailed three-dimensional images that reveal functional changes in tissues alongside high-resolution anatomical details. This advanced diagnostic capability allows for the identification of 18 percent more tumors at early stages, significantly improving patient prognoses and reducing mortality rates.

Galen

Venture Round in 2011
Galen" is a domestic manufacturer of modern composite materials for industrial civil engineering, electric power industry and the road industry. As a developer and pioneer in the implementation of basalt plastic technologies in Russia, Western and Eastern Europe, today Galen is the leader of the domestic market in basalt plastic construction materials. The company occupies more than 50% of the composite communications market in Russia and the CIS. The plant is a successful manufacturer of flexible connections, facade dowels, fittings and mesh. Products made of composite material - basalt plastic, developed and patented by Galen, are know-how. The use of these high-strength corrosion-resistant products instead of metal analogs allows improving the quality of the facilities under construction and at the same time reducing the cost of construction. The plant’s products have been praised abroad, more than 20% of the products are shipped to foreign countries, and thousands of “passive” houses have been built in the UK using flexible Galen links.

Fiber Optic Systems

Venture Round in 2011
Optic Fiber Systems is a Russian company focused on the production of optical fibers for communication cables used by telecommunication companies. Established in 2015, its manufacturing facility is located in Saransk, the capital of Mordovia. The company commenced commercial production in late 2016 and has since achieved significant output, reaching 2,000 kilometers of fiber by March 2018. Specializing in single-mode optical fibers, the company utilizes glass alloyed with germanium, encased in a thicker layer of pure glass, to ensure the reliability and durability of its products. This focus on quality enables clients in the communication industry to effectively prepare trunk cables for data transfer.

Nearmedic

Venture Round in 2011
NEARMEDIC will base its pharmaceutical production on Kagocel®, an antiviral drug available over the counter. Construction of the new GMP-tailored manufacturing facility will enable NEARMEDIC to remove Kagocel production from a rented facility and greatly expand manufacturing operations to further strengthen its Russian and the CIS market positions. Kagocel is a compound of an active plant-based gossypol molecule with a nanosized polymer carrier. The joining of this small molecule to a highmolecular-weight polymer-carrier prevents rapid metabolism of the active ingredient in the organism, prolonging the drug’s pharmacological activity and avoiding toxicity. Therein lies its uniqueness. Kagocel elicits the formation of alpha- beta- and gamma-interferons in the human organism. The interferons have highly antiviral activity, effective in treatment and prevention of flu and other acute respiratory infections and in treatment of herpes infections.

Panacela Labs

Series A in 2011
Panacela Labs, Inc. is a joint venture established in 2011, primarily focused on developing gene therapy drugs for cancer and infectious diseases. The company is a collaboration between Cleveland BioLabs, a clinical-stage biotechnology firm, and RUSNANO, a major Russian investment entity, along with key partnerships with renowned institutions such as Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Children’s Cancer Institute of Australia, and Cleveland Clinic Foundation. With a majority ownership of 54.6% held by Cleveland BioLabs, Panacela Labs operates from the Innovation Center "Skolkovo." The company's therapeutic innovations aim to enhance cancer immunotherapy, improve chemotherapy efficacy, and provide targeted treatments for prostate cancer and other conditions, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Nesscap Energy

Post in 2011
Nesscap Energy, through its subsidiary Nesscap Co., Ltd., specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of ultra-capacitor products in South Korea. Based in Yongin, the company produces a range of capacitors, including small-sized electric double layer capacitors, medium-sized pseudo capacitors, and multi-cell modules designed for various operating voltages. Nesscap's ultracapacitors are known for their high energy density, offering significant advantages over traditional capacitors, such as greater power and an extended cycle life. These products serve multiple markets, including hybrid vehicles, alternative energy, and other power-driven applications, positioning Nesscap as a leader in the ultracapacitor sector.

Joule Unlimited

Venture Round in 2011
Joule Unlimited, Inc. specializes in developing technology platforms that convert waste carbon dioxide into low carbon transportation fuels utilizing solar energy. The company employs a CO2-to-fuel production process, effectively reversing combustion to create renewable liquid fuels, such as ethanol and hydrocarbons for diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline. Its notable products include Sunflow-E, a solar ethanol, and Sunflow-D, a solar diesel. Joule Unlimited operates production facilities in Hobbs, New Mexico, and serves clients across the United States, Europe, Australia, Mexico, and China. Founded in 2007 and initially named Joule Biotechnologies, the company has established strategic partnerships, including one with Audi, to enhance its technological capabilities and market reach. Headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, with additional locations in The Hague, Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California, Joule Unlimited aims to contribute to sustainable fuel solutions while addressing greenhouse gas emissions.

Thermointech

Venture Round in 2011
TERMOINTEH offers both ready-made efficient and cost-effective solutions, as well as opportunities to develop exclusive concepts using thermoelectric systems based on innovative technologies.

NEVZ-CERAMICS

Venture Round in 2011
NEVZ-CERAMICS, JSC develops and produces nanostructured ceramics for the following industries: power industry (including atomic power), radio electronics, machine engineering, chemical and petrochemical. Our company is aimed to extend the scope of applications of ceramics, including development of medical devices and biocompatible medical nanoceramics for traumatology and orthopedics. NEVZ-CERAMICS, JSC has well-developed production, power, and transport infrastructures. At our disposal we have production and construction departments, research and experimental laboratories for development a production.

Monocrystal

Venture Round in 2011
Monocrystal, Inc. specializes in the development and production of synthetic monocrystalline sapphire and composite materials, primarily for applications in electronics and optical devices. The company offers a wide range of products, including sapphire wafers for optoelectronics, metallization pastes for solar cells, and optical components used in various industrial applications. Monocrystal is recognized as a leader in the global market for synthetic sapphires, particularly for light-emitting diodes (LEDs), holding approximately 50% of the market share in this sector. A significant portion of its output, around 95%, is exported to 25 countries, with its materials utilized in the production of smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, cameras, and fingerprint sensors. The company serves major manufacturers in the LED and solar cell industries, and a notable number of leading global firms rely on its sapphire ingots and wafers. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Stavropol, Russian Federation, Monocrystal operates as a subsidiary of Concern Energomera JSC.

SiTime

Series E in 2011
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company that specializes in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, which are designed to replace traditional quartz products. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SiTime operates internationally, with significant market presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States. The company's diverse product offerings include programmable OCXOs, precision super-TCXOs, MHz oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to various industries such as automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and the Internet of Things. With a notable market share, SiTime has shipped over 50 million devices, driving the industry's shift towards fully silicon-based timing solutions. The company's configurable products enable clients to enhance performance while reducing size and increasing reliability, ultimately streamlining their supply chains. SiTime's commitment to using standard semiconductor processes ensures high availability and short lead times, making it a preferred choice for leading manufacturers in the timing market.

RU-VEM

Venture Round in 2011
RU-VEM LLC is a Russian company specializing in the development and manufacturing of vacuum equipment and technologies, as well as energy-saving solutions based on variable frequency drives. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including production, design, and maintenance. RU-VEM's equipment is built on a unified technology platform, with each unit featuring an integrated modem that allows for remote monitoring and online adjustments to address malfunctions. The firm also produces vacuum units designed for applying various modified coatings, such as anticorrosive and wear-resistant layers. Looking ahead, RU-VEM plans to establish a center dedicated to upgrading existing vacuum equipment, developing new technologies, and creating innovative deposition methods tailored to client specifications.

Nanolek

Venture Round in 2011
NANOLEK is Russian biopharmaceutical company having own high-quality full-cycle production in accordance with GMP standards, specializing in production of import-substituting and innovative drugs both proprietary and created with participation of international partners with focus on prophylactic and treatment of socially significant diseases.

Advenira

Venture Round in 2011
Advenira Enterprises is an innovative thin film deposition technology startup offering hardware, precursors, and processing that enable many critical high tech and clean tech applications. Advenira Enterprises has authored a novel Solution Derived Nanocomposite (SDN) technology that allows for low cost - high throughput nanocomposite multifunctional coatings deposition. SDN technology possesses immense potential for an extremely diverse scope of applications, including but not limited to the production of energy-efficient, low-emission architectural glass, solar cells and modules, flat panel displays, advanced process equipment for the semiconductor and microelectronic industry, as well as food packaging and antibacterial materials.

Plastic Logic Germany

Venture Round in 2011
Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible displays. The company has successfully industrialized the manufacturing process in its facility, the world’s first commercial, volume, organic electronics factory. Using a stable and proven licensed technology transistor platform, the company manufactures a range of high-quality, flexible plastic displays. These shatterproof, daylight-readable displays are ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight and very low-power, offering huge advantages over conventional screens as they are extremely robust with proven lifetimes. Plastic Logic Germany also runs an open pilot line for flexible electronics. Third party companies are invited to benefit from the company’s years of experience in the industrialization and manufacture of flexible electronics. Plastic Logic Germany’s customers include OEMs and electronics manufacturers for signage and logistics, mobile electronic devices, smart-cards, wearables and more. For more information, please visit www.plasticlogic.com.

Plastic Logic Germany

Debt Financing in 2011
Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible displays. The company has successfully industrialized the manufacturing process in its facility, the world’s first commercial, volume, organic electronics factory. Using a stable and proven licensed technology transistor platform, the company manufactures a range of high-quality, flexible plastic displays. These shatterproof, daylight-readable displays are ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight and very low-power, offering huge advantages over conventional screens as they are extremely robust with proven lifetimes. Plastic Logic Germany also runs an open pilot line for flexible electronics. Third party companies are invited to benefit from the company’s years of experience in the industrialization and manufacture of flexible electronics. Plastic Logic Germany’s customers include OEMs and electronics manufacturers for signage and logistics, mobile electronic devices, smart-cards, wearables and more. For more information, please visit www.plasticlogic.com.

RST-Invent

Venture Round in 2011
RST-Invent is using 90-nanometer technology to manufacture a new generation of ultra high-frequency RFID-chips to EPC Class-1 Generation-2 standards. Application of 90-nanometer process to RFIDs has brought a breakthrough in downscaling size, energy consumption, and cost of the chips.

Nanoelectro

Venture Round in 2011
Nanoelectro will manufacture up to 50 tons of ultradurable cable per year at design capacity. Production technology involves melting and serial assembly of bimetallic rough-forged materials that then pass through a deformation process which introduces niobic fibers 6 nm to 10 nm thick into the copper matrix of wire. In a 2×3 mm cross section of the composite wire that results, as many as 400 million fibers will be present. They are responsible for the extraordinary mechanical durability of the wire—1,000 MPa to 1,200 MPa. The space between fibers is comparable to the average length of the path of electrons in the copper matrix. That achieves electrical conductivity of 65 percent to 85 percent of ultrapure copper. NANOELECTRO has already received numerous inquiries from Russian and international companies regarding purchase of the superwire.

Rusalox

Venture Round in 2010
LLC RUSALOX develops and manufactures circuit plates and substrates with high thermal conductivity. The company’s products include multilayer and one-layer plates, and heat-conducting commutation substrates based on aluminum and dielectric material with nanoporous structure, which provides high cooling efficiency of any heat-generating electronic elements. Its products are used in Chip-On-Board and flip chip technologies; microwave electronics; SiP systems; SOC systems; 3D memory stacks; MEMS and NEMS micromechanical devices; high-capacity modules; and Peltier elements. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Moscow, Russia.

Neutron Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Neutron Technologies commercialize pioneering work by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Explosives and Narcotics Detectors, both of Dubna, Russia, in the use of labeled neutrons for identifying explosives and narcotics. Several leading research centers and governmental agencies—the All-Russia Research Institute of Automatics, the Bochvar All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Inorganic Materials, the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, and others—contributed to product development and will continue to play a role as need for new products evolves.

RMT

Venture Round in 2010
RMT Ltd. engages in the development, production, and sale of thermoelectric cooling (TEC) modules and devices for optoelectronic applications in the Russian Federation. It offers TEC modules and micro cooling sub-mounts, TEC controllers and diagnostic devices, and optical gas analyzers, as well as other sub-components and materials for optoelectronic devices and sensors. The company also provides TECcad software that assists users to find optimal cooling solution from the TE module’s nomenclature, as well as to perform estimations of operational parameters. It serves customers through sales representatives. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Moscow, the Russian Federation with an additional office in Berlin, Germany. It also has sales operations in China. As of October 13, 2020, RMT Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Ferrotec Gmbh.

Mipex

Venture Round in 2010
Mipex Technology proudly presents the most advanced technology in the hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide detection for industrial safety applications. Having more the 15 years of design and manufacturing experience They can fairly announce that They have created excellent product – MIPEX infrared gas sensors. MIPEX sensors have had a significant impact on the combustible gas detection market.

Liotech

Venture Round in 2010
Liotech is a creation of the first large-scale production facility for production of new-generation lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries for electric power industry and electric transport in Russia. Liotech supplies batteries for urban electric transport, in particular, for Trolza Trolleybus Plant, where the Liotech’s products are used for trolleybuses with autonomous drive range. Also, Liotech supplies products for the energy market. Hevel Company launched hybrid electric power plant in Menza Village of the Zabaikalye Territory. The accumulator cells for the power storage device with 300 kWh capacity produced by Liotech were used for the electric power plant development. It is planned that in 2017 Hevel will build two more hybrid electric power plants in the Zabaikalye Territory, wherein the energy accumulators made by Liotech may also be used.

Profotech

Venture Round in 2010
Profotech is a Moscow-based manufacturer specializing in optic fibers and fiber optic devices, established in 2006. The company develops advanced solutions for various industries including engineering, metal production, chemical production, railway, energy, and transport. Profotech's product offerings include electronic fiber-optical current transformers and electronic voltage transformers, which utilize innovative nanofiber technology to enhance performance. By integrating nanosized quartz ribs into its fiber optic sensors, Profotech aims to provide superior measurement and protection solutions for energy use and power grids. This approach not only improves the efficiency of energy-intensive sectors but also seeks to replace imported products with high-quality domestic alternatives.

Plastic Logic Germany

Venture Round in 2010
Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible displays. The company has successfully industrialized the manufacturing process in its facility, the world’s first commercial, volume, organic electronics factory. Using a stable and proven licensed technology transistor platform, the company manufactures a range of high-quality, flexible plastic displays. These shatterproof, daylight-readable displays are ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight and very low-power, offering huge advantages over conventional screens as they are extremely robust with proven lifetimes. Plastic Logic Germany also runs an open pilot line for flexible electronics. Third party companies are invited to benefit from the company’s years of experience in the industrialization and manufacture of flexible electronics. Plastic Logic Germany’s customers include OEMs and electronics manufacturers for signage and logistics, mobile electronic devices, smart-cards, wearables and more. For more information, please visit www.plasticlogic.com.

IRE-Polus

Venture Round in 2010
IRE-Polus is a manufacturer of fiber laser and telecommunication equipment. It begins more than two decades ago with Russian company IRE-Polus. Its story of creating a scientific and manufacturing corporation of global magnitude is unique in the history of Russian high technology. Established by Russian physicist and fiber laser pioneer Valentin Gapontsev, IPG Photonics has become over the past six years the world leader in fiber lasers, related instruments, and systems derived from the lasers. The corporation holds 75 percent of the global fiber laser market. Its shares are traded on the NASDAQ. And Russia’s IRE-Polus, the starting point for these advances, will soon become one of three manufacturing locations for the US-based company and project initiator; the others are in Germany and the United States.

BiOptix LLC

Series B in 2010
BiOptix LLC is an analytical instrumentation company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development of array-based biomolecule detection systems and molecular interaction analysis instruments. The company’s product offerings include cell array biodetector systems, biochip and optical cartridges, as well as pre-production small footprint and single cell biodetector systems. These products are designed to detect a diverse range of molecules and microorganisms, such as micro RNA, nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies, bacteria, viruses, carbohydrates, lipids, and low molecular weight drugs. BiOptix serves various sectors, including clinical biomarkers and diagnostics, personalized medicine, infectious disease, drug discovery, and academic research, among others. Founded in 2003 and originally named AlphaSniffer, LLC, the company rebranded to BiOptix in May 2008 and operates as a subsidiary of Bioptix, Inc.

HemaCore

Venture Round in 2010
HemaCore was founded in 2010 as a biotech company focused on developing, manufacturing and implementing into clinical practice new in vitro diagnostic technology for hemostasis - thrombodynamics. Thrombodynamics assay – an innovative coagulation test for risk assessment of blood coagulation disorders – bleedings and thrombosis. Value proposition: they help clinicians succeed, providing clear and reliable estimation of patients coagulation state, thus giving an ability to prevent thrombotic or bleeding complications.

Zao Nir

Venture Round in 2010
Zao Nir is a full-cycle production of instruments with nanostructured PVD coating using a deposition technology developed at Kurchatov Institute Researchers at the Kurchatov Institute developed the technology used in this project—application of nanostructured coatings to metal-cutting instruments. The coatings increase wear resistance of the tools by 2.5 times, decreasing the frequency of replacement and lowering overall tool costs.

New Technologies of Construction

Venture Round in 2010
New Technologies of Construction” (NTC LLC) is an active industrial manufacturer of the innovative material—the UNIREM paving asphalt modifier. The manufacture of the UNIREM composite material is based on active rubber powder and makes use of the Russian technology made by the Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences: high temperature shear grinding of polymeric materials and high-dispersity materials with elements of micro and nanostructures produced on the basis of this technology. The use of the UNIREM modifier in the construction/reconstruction/repair of road facilities allows for up to a twofold reduction in grooves on the road surface, a reduction in the formation of thermal cracks and coating defects, a reduction in the formation of fatigue cracks, and an increase in the period between repair work on the asphalt concrete pavement by 20-25%. Effective use of the UNIREM modifier has been verified on more than 20 million sq m of road surface laid on various public road facilities including federal highways with high traffic flow. NTC’ products have been applied in 28 regions of the Russian Federation. The effectiveness of the use of the UNIREM modifier has been proven by the results of 10-year monitoring studies of public road facilities. The most recent monitoring studies were conducted by an independent laboratory at the end of 2017.

Microbor

Venture Round in 2010
Microbor Composite Co. is the developer and manufacturer of a new generation of composite Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) and composite Nano Cubic Boron Nitride (NCBN). Microbor Composite Co. is the first producer in the world to introduce commercial tools made of NCBN. This material surpasses synthetic diamond in strength without compromising temperature or wear resistance.

Russian Quartz

Venture Round in 2010
Russian Quartz is a modernization and expansion of high purity quartz production at the Kyshtym Mining production facility and quartz deposit Portfolio company Russian Quartz will produce quartz concentrates at the Kyshtym Mining facility in Chelyabinsk Oblast. Under the project, the field-based complex, which is currently mining and processing quartz and preparing high-purity concentrates, will be technically upgraded. The quartz concentrates are feedstock for obtaining high purity quartz with many high-technology applications: microelectronics, heavy-duty and ultraviolet lighting, special-purpose optics, and quartz ceramics, to name a few. The project to upgrade the complex will be implemented over three years in two phases. When phase two is finished, the company’s annual production capacity will have grown nearly sevenfold: from 1,500 tons to 10,000 tons of quartz concentrate with purity ranging from IOTA Standard to IOTA 6 grade.

Rosana

Venture Round in 2010
Rosana operates in the production of natural proteins and peptides aimed at the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and biotechnology sectors. The company utilizes advanced processing plants equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure high-performance deep processing of animal raw materials. Their product offerings include special-purpose food products and animal feed, featuring functional meat proteins and functional feather keratins. By focusing on quality and innovation, Rosana enables its customers to access premium products at competitive prices.

Mikron

Venture Round in 2010
Mikron is a leading manufacturer and exporter of microelectronics in Russia, recognized as a technological leader in the country's semiconductor industry. The company produces over 700 product types, focusing on integrated circuits that serve various applications, including secured data carriers, identification, payment, and transport documents. Mikron's semiconductors are also utilized in microprocessors for smart cards, RFID tags, inlays, and cards, making advanced microchip technology accessible and affordable for its clients across different sectors of the digital economy.

MetaClay

Venture Round in 2010
MetaClay specializes in the production of advanced modified layered nanosilicates, masterbatches, and polymer nanocomposites. The technology behind their products is rooted in the innovations of prominent Russian scientific institutions. MetaClay's coatings significantly enhance the lifespan of metal pipes, extending it to 60-80 years, while also improving durability under extreme temperature conditions and reducing gas permeability. These coatings have been validated by Gazprom VNIIGAZ for use in large-diameter pipes for major gas pipeline projects, including the Power of Siberia Gas Pipeline. MetaClay aims to certify its nano-coated pipes for additional projects with Transneft and Rosneft. With its technological advantages and cost-effective solutions, MetaClay is positioned to challenge foreign competitors in the Russian market, particularly Borealis, by offering more efficient one-layer coatings that maintain protective properties while reducing application costs.

Manel

Venture Round in 2010
Manel provides process lines for applying porous, inorganic, and non-metallic nanostructured coatings to aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and zirconium surfaces Processing lines for applying inorganic, nonmetallic ceramic coatings to metal surfaces will be the main product of this project. The technology was developed by a group led by Professor Anatoly Mamaev, doctor of chemistry. Micro-arc oxidation technology provides resistance to wear (two to eight times greater resistance), corrosion, and heat and improves the decorative properties of aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and zirconium components. This opens new uses for the metals and reduces production costs. The technology is safer for the environment because it is less likely to explode and produces no cyanide or nickel/chrome waste.

Nanotech-Dubna

Venture Round in 2010
Nanotech-Dubna specializes in the development of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on colloidal quantum dots. These semiconductor crystals, typically measuring below 10 nanometers, exhibit exceptional photostability and a broad spectrum of fluorescence, allowing them to emit different colors based on their size. The company's products cater to a wide array of industrial markets, including security applications, next-generation LED lighting, biomedical markers, and electronics. The unique properties of quantum dots enable advancements in various fields such as biomedicine, telecommunications, and optoelectronics, positioning Nanotech-Dubna at the forefront of nanotechnology innovation.

Membranium

Venture Round in 2010
MEMBRANIUM is a unique Russian company fabricating nanostructured membrane flatsheet and membrane elements for reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) among the world's manufacturers of membrane production. We are professional and dedicated team of experts united by one goal – to bring national membrane science and technology to the leading position in the world.

Advanced Technologies Center

Venture Round in 2010
Advanced Technologies Center manufactures analytical instruments for research in materials science, biology, and medicine. Production of high-precision sensors for analyses of chemical and biological substances. dvanced Technologies Center manufactures the FemtoScan series of scanning probe microscopes—precision instruments that use the mechanical movement of a probe (cantilever) to study the surface of an object. The microscopes are precise to about one nanometer. ATC also produces atomic scales that can register the presence of particles of various substances at the level of individual atoms. One promising application of these scales is as quick-response biosensors. The company has established an R&D center where it will conduct research to perfect technology, carry out engineering development, and test prototypes and models. The center will supply software to work in instrument-managing and image-processing modes. The scanning probe microscopes that ATC produces are capable of more than 50 sophisticated research regimes—contact atomic force microscopy, resonance atomic force microscopy, scanning frictional microscopy, scanning resistance microscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy, electrostatic microscopy, magnetic force microscopy, force curve analysis, and nanolithography among them. Combining compact size with powerful software packages, ATC instruments can be accessed through the Internet with open architecture.

NikoMag

Venture Round in 2010
The NIKOMAG company specializes in the production of high-purity magnesia products - chloride, oxide and magnesium hydroxide. The company has a modern production technology, a source of the main raw material - mineral bischofite, located in close proximity, and its own scientific center with modern equipment. A developed sales system in all regions of the world allows the company to cooperate with various industries: oil production, metallurgy, food industry, energy, chemistry, etc.

Plakart

Venture Round in 2010
Plakart offers industrial customers services and ready-made solutions for applying multipurpose nanostructured coatings—thermal-barrier, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant coatings—through a network of centers. The coatings protect drilling platforms, bridges, steel structures, and associated apparatuses from corrosion. They safeguard stop valves and tubing fittings and drilling and oil and gas production and processing equipment from wear and tear. Robotized equipment and metallurgical labs ensure strict quality control and permit the company to produce coatings with programmed hardness, porosity, and adhesion.

SemiTEq

Venture Round in 2009
SemiTEq JSC designs and manufactures wide range of HV & UHV equipment which meets all modern semiconductor tech­nology requirements. The core Company competences are de­velopment & production of MBE Systems for wide range of А3В5, wide band gap А2В6 and А3N compound semiconductors growth. Key Systems components have patented design and include SemiTEq’s technology know­-how. MBE Systems and Wafer Processing Equipment product lines ensure high quality of epiwafer growth and its further pro­cessing under R&D as well as pilot production. The Company’s leading specialists have more than 20 years’ experience in sem­iconductor technologies and special equipment design. It helps SemiTEq to provide unique solutions based on its own scientific research for Customer’s specific goals.

Danaflex-Nano

Venture Round in 2009
Danaflex-Nano is a manufacturer of high-barrier polymer films and flexible packaging materials. The material is designed mainly for packaging of food, household cleaning products, cosmetics, and pet food. High-barrier flexible film is heat resistant, making it possible to process contents in hot or cold temperature regimes and to heat products in microwave ovens without unwrapping them. Barrier properties of the film prevent penetration of moisture, oil, fat, petroleum products, most household chemicals, gases, microbes, and UV radiation, maintaining the quality of the product. That and the fact that preservatives can be greatly reduced and shelf life is extended are significant competitive advantages for Danaflex-Nano’s film.

CJSC Uralplastic-N

Venture Round in 2009
Uralplastic-N is using know-how in three related areas: production of nanocomposites from clay and ceramics, introduction of nanocomposite additives to polymer packaging material, and manufacturing of modified flexible films with improved qualities.

Ruschembio

Venture Round in 2009
RUSCHEMBIO is a provider of laboratory warehousing and delivery services focused on the needs of the Russian nanoindustry. The company offers a wide range of products, including biochemical reagents, medical and veterinary equipment, diagnostic kits, and nanomaterials. Through an extensive system of express deliveries, RUSCHEMBIO ensures that scientists and professionals have timely access to essential supplies. The company has established a diverse assortment of reagents and has become one of the first in its sector to achieve profitability. RUSCHEMBIO plans to expand its operations by opening new branches and warehouses in Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod, and Stavropol. Additionally, it aims to develop its own brand and catalog to promote products from Russian manufacturers, while also including offerings from independent nanoproducers to enhance its product assortment.

NTpharma

Venture Round in 2009
NTpharma provides GMP production of nanovaccines and biopharmaceuticals containing carbohydrate binders. The project provides for building a facility for production of vaccines and pharmaceuticals in the municipal area of Pereslavl’-Zalessky, 150 kilometers (85 miles) northeast of Moscow. The project aims at production of new generation vaccines, including a polyvalent human flu vaccine, and pharmaceuticals for detoxification in oncological therapy and for treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease). NTpharma’s technology allows to reduce by half the time required for culturing and production of the vaccine. This advantage is vital when dealing with vaccines for pandemic flu strains spreading rapidly all over the world.

BiOptix LLC

Series A in 2009
BiOptix LLC is an analytical instrumentation company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development of array-based biomolecule detection systems and molecular interaction analysis instruments. The company’s product offerings include cell array biodetector systems, biochip and optical cartridges, as well as pre-production small footprint and single cell biodetector systems. These products are designed to detect a diverse range of molecules and microorganisms, such as micro RNA, nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies, bacteria, viruses, carbohydrates, lipids, and low molecular weight drugs. BiOptix serves various sectors, including clinical biomarkers and diagnostics, personalized medicine, infectious disease, drug discovery, and academic research, among others. Founded in 2003 and originally named AlphaSniffer, LLC, the company rebranded to BiOptix in May 2008 and operates as a subsidiary of Bioptix, Inc.

Indec

Venture Round in 2009
Indec is a manufacturer specializing in high-tech electrochemical machines used for precision machining of metal and alloy parts. The company designs machines that utilize a one-component electrolyte, facilitating the processing and manufacturing of components from a diverse array of materials, including metals, alloys, metal-ceramics, and nanostructured substances. This technology enables clients to achieve optimal precision in electrochemical machining, supporting a variety of applications in the manufacturing sector.

Connector Optics

Venture Round in 2009
Connector Optics is the first and only manufacturer in Russia specializing in epitaxial plates for high-speed vertical-emitting lasers (VCSEL) and photodiodes. The company focuses on solutions that utilize VCSEL technology in the 850 nm spectral range, enabling data transmission speeds exceeding 25 Gbit/s per channel through optical communication channels. Connector Optics operates its own production facilities dedicated to the design and manufacturing of nanotechnology products, including laser diodes, pin photodiodes, and microwave transistors and diodes. The company employs advanced techniques such as molecular beam epitaxy to produce heterostructures with minimal optical loss, which enhances the performance of its optical components. Its production complex features state-of-the-art industrial installations and diagnostic equipment, allowing for the development of innovative solutions in opto- and microwave electronics.

NPC Spring

Venture Round in 2009
NPT Springs LLC is a design company of the State Corporation Rosnanotekhnologii. Our field of activity is the production of heavy-duty nanostructured springs with enhanced strength, durability and geometric accuracy.

Bebig

Venture Round in 2009
Bebig is a Moscow-based company established in 2004 that specializes in the development and production of treatment methods for oncological diseases, particularly through brachytherapy. This advanced form of radiotherapy involves placing a radiation source directly within or near a tumor, allowing for targeted treatment while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. Bebig focuses on creating microsources, which are titanium capsules containing gold wire and iodine-125, as well as nanostructured microspheres that incorporate radioactive isotopes. These innovations aim to enhance treatment options for prostate, liver, and pancreatic cancers, which are prevalent in Russia, where over 2.5 million individuals are diagnosed with cancer. By establishing domestic production of these medical technologies, Bebig addresses a critical need for effective cancer treatment in the region.

Trackpore Technology

Seed Round in 2009
Trackpore Technology engages in the market of medical equipment for membrane plasmapheresis and cascade plasma filtration.

Germanium and Applications

Venture Round in 2009
Germanium and Applications Ltd. specializes in the production and export of germanium and germanium-based products for high-technology sectors, including optics, electronics, chemistry, aerospace, telecommunications, and solar power engineering. The company offers a range of products such as germanium blanks, concentrates, dioxide, tetrachloride, metallic germanium, and various germanium-containing compounds. It operates a vertically integrated production system that manufactures specialized germanium components, including disks, bars, plates, and spherical blanks for lenses, utilizing advanced equipment for precision in production. The company has also launched a new facility for electro-optical component production in Novomoskovsk, equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Germanium-rich coal is sourced from its mines in Primorsky Krai, where a unique process for producing germanium concentrate has been developed. Germanium and Applications serves a diverse international customer base across Europe, North America, and Asia, contributing to the global supply of reliable germanium products. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Moscow, the company continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities in collaboration with RUSNANO.

OptoGaN

Venture Round in 2008
OptoGaN Oy is a company based in Espoo, Finland, specializing in the development and production of high brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs) for solid state lighting applications worldwide. Established in 2004, OptoGaN focuses on various sectors, including indoor and outdoor lighting, automotive lighting, and white LED lamps. The company's flagship product is the OptoGaN f-Power I, a blue-color InGaN LED chip designed for diverse uses. OptoGaN operates a pilot manufacturing line in Dortmund, Germany, and has research and development operations in Helsinki. Additionally, the company has production facilities in Landshut, Germany, and St. Petersburg, Russia, supporting its growth and technological advancements in the global LED market.
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