Softline Venture Partners

Softline Venture Partners is a corporate venture fund established in 2008 as part of Softline Group, based in Moscow, Russia. The firm focuses on seed-to-early-stage investments in software technology companies within Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. With approximately $20 million invested across 20 portfolio companies, Softline Venture Partners typically allocates between $100,000 and $1 million per project. The fund is stage agnostic and targets a diverse range of technologies, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and edge computing. Leveraging the capabilities of its parent company, which operates in 50 countries and serves over 60,000 customers, Softline Venture Partners offers its portfolio companies unique opportunities to scale their business models and enhance sales through established sales channels globally.

Past deals in Moscow

Parkly

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a parking space application intended to reduce parking costs. The company's application allows users to find, book, and pay for parking spaces in shopping and business centers, airports, train stations, and other facilities, enabling car enthusiasts to get a convenient way of parking at affordable prices.

T-1 Group

Venture Round in 2021
T-1 Group is a provider of B2B and B2C telematics solutions and navigation technologies.

HintEd

Seed Round in 2020
HintEd LLC is a digital adoption software company based in Dolgoprudny, Russia, that specializes in creating low-code tools for developing interactive manuals for complex software applications. Its platform enables businesses to integrate in-application walkthroughs, hints, tooltips, and popups into any web-based or desktop software, facilitating user guidance through tasks. HintEd's solutions are particularly beneficial for training new employees on internal software, such as CRMs and ERPs, and for assisting with the rollout of new digital tools. The platform aims to enhance the onboarding process, reduce training and support costs, and provide self-service technical support for employees. Additionally, HintEd's technology is applicable for SaaS companies and external enterprise services seeking to improve user onboarding experiences.

ProctorEdu

Seed Round in 2019
ProctorEdu is a technology company based in Moscow, Russia, that specializes in providing solutions for online and distance learning programs. The company offers a comprehensive software system designed for remote supervision of students during online exams, ensuring the integrity and credibility of the assessment process. Its services include identity verification, synchronous or asynchronous monitoring, and the recording of audio and video during exams. ProctorEdu's solutions are integrated with various learning management systems, enabling educational institutions and businesses to conduct controlled remote examinations effectively. The company operates primarily in Russia and India, addressing the critical need for reliable verification in online testing environments.

Soica

Seed Round in 2018
Soica provides a solution that includes a set of products to digitize documents, recognition and extraction of data from paper and digitized media. The company is based in Moscow, Russia.

Educate Online

Seed Round in 2018
The Educate Online platform allows the parents to avoid a number of difficulties in choosing the educational institution, to reduce the time frame for enrollment, and, importantly, to find a school which suits their child most.

JagaJam

Seed Round in 2018
JagaJam is an automated analytics service focused on social media brand pages, established in May 2012. It provides tools for evaluating the effectiveness of social marketing efforts across platforms such as Facebook, VKontakte, and Twitter. By leveraging data and industry expertise, JagaJam simplifies social media marketing for businesses, offering valuable insights that enhance customer engagement and communication. The company has played a significant role in shaping the social media marketing services landscape in Russia and the CIS. Additionally, JagaJam's experts actively participate in social media analytics conferences, workshops, and webinars, while also serving as lecturers in specialized training centers to promote knowledge in social marketing and analytics.

Finvale

Seed Round in 2017
The company was founded in 2016. As the assets of the company transferred the rights to a unique design by ITI Group in the field of technology trade in the financial markets for different products and investor groups, as well as in the field of risk management and security.

PhishMan

Seed Round in 2016
PhishMan is a Moscow-based company that specializes in developing advanced phishing protection systems aimed at safeguarding users from internet fraud. The company offers high-tech software solutions designed to counter phishing threats through innovative training methods. PhishMan's software simulates fraudulent email activities, allowing organizations to assess user responses and awareness of potential threats. When recipients interact with these simulated phishing emails, the company provides tailored training programs to enhance employee understanding of cybersecurity risks. With a team of specialists holding extensive experience and recognized international certifications in information security, PhishMan focuses on delivering effective tools that empower organizations to strengthen their defenses against phishing attacks.

Business Family

Venture Round in 2014
Business Family is a business community that unites more than 390 thousand businessmen and businessmen of large Russian and Western companies, holding regular meetings at premium sites of the country.

Stakhanovets

Seed Round in 2014
Stakhanovets OOO is a Moscow-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in developing monitoring software aimed at tracking employee computer activity and analyzing the collected data. The company provides comprehensive solutions for both small and medium-sized businesses as well as large enterprises. Its platform is designed to identify employee inefficiencies and assess the reliability and loyalty of individual team members, thereby helping organizations mitigate potential issues and enhance overall productivity. Through its analytical tools, Stakhanovets enables companies to make informed decisions regarding employee performance and resource allocation.

Online Patent

Seed Round in 2014
Online Patent, LLC operates an online platform to register for region based or global trademarks and patents. The company is based in Russia. As of December 10, 2019, Online Patent, LLC operates as a subsidiary of n'RIS.

REG.RU

Seed Round in 2013
REG.RU is the largest accredited domain name registrar in Russia, established in 2006. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including domain registration in over 220 national and international zones, hosting solutions, email services, and virtual private servers. REG.RU also specializes in the leasing of physical servers, registration of expiring and premium domains, and provides site templates, among other web tools. With a portfolio exceeding 1.9 million domains, REG.RU ranks among the top three hosting providers in Russia. In 2012, it became an ICANN-accredited registrar and operates offices in 30 cities across Russia and the CIS. The company provides customer support in both Russian and English, ensuring accessibility for a diverse clientele.

Client24

Seed Round in 2013
Client24 is a company based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in customer loyalty management services. It automates the process of sending personalized congratulations for holidays and birthdays, as well as reminders about sales and special events, specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By offering these services, Client24 aims to enhance customer engagement and foster stronger relationships between businesses and their clients.

BubbleGab

Seed Round in 2013
BubbleGab is a limited liability company based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2013. It operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables users to create personalized pages by utilizing content from their social media profiles and blogs. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of next-generation social networks, offering users a unique way to showcase their online presence.

ActiveCloud

Series A in 2013
ActiveCloud is a prominent provider of cloud services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers a comprehensive range of IT solutions, including website and email hosting, scalable cloud infrastructure, virtual desktops, software as a service (SaaS), and IT consulting and security services. ActiveCloud serves over 35,000 customers across Russia and six CIS countries, ensuring high efficiency and reliability in its offerings. The company emphasizes free testing of its services and provides extensive support, including migration assistance and ongoing consultation, to meet the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining secured IT environments.

Appstarter

Seed Round in 2013
AppStarter is the place where mobile developers are able to demonstrate the apps they've built. We make it easy for you to showcase their work, learn about new mobile technologies and find other mobile developers to work with and collaborate with.

Itman

Seed Round in 2013
Itman is a company based in Moscow, Russia, that specializes in developing internet-based platforms for the accounting and management of IT assets. The company offers a range of solutions, including asset discovery, software inventory management, and record-keeping for equipment, licenses, and contracts. Its product family includes SaaS and on-premise options, catering to diverse client needs, from large enterprises to small and medium-sized businesses. The platform provides tools for remote management, software delivery, and installation, as well as service inquiry management and service level agreement (SLA) monitoring. Additionally, Itman’s technology enables network monitoring, allowing users to oversee device availability, communication response times, and system performance, facilitating efficient remote administration without direct desktop access.

EZLogin

Seed Round in 2012
EZLogin offers a cloud-based identity and access management platform designed to provide secure access to corporate and personal software as a service (SaaS) applications and various online accounts. Founded in 2011 and based in Moscow, Russia, the company integrates features such as multi-factor authentication, active directory integration, and cross-platform access. Additionally, EZLogin provides a centralized administration point, along with capabilities for service management, billing, and provisioning. The platform is designed to enhance business management applications and includes an online support system to assist users.

Apps4All

Venture Round in 2012
Apps4all is a one of a kind Russian mobile development ecosystem. The main goal is to support Russian and CIS developers in their striving for making high-quality and profitable apps for all modern mobile platforms and help them with integration into rapidly developing world of mobile devices. Users, companies, developers are forming our community, that wants to know more about mobile application economics. We provide: Informational web-site Apps4All.ru; Annual conferences for mobile developers - Forum.Apps4All; Mobile development master-classes; Catalogue of CIS developers and their apps; Tender-based system of mobile app development; Russian and global app market analytic reports; Mobile app market researches; Mobile app contests; Start-up and new app expert evaluation; Market support and promotion for apps. Being a portfolio-company of one of the biggest software retailers in Russia and CIS, Apps4all has a possibility to realize the most bold and ambitious projects, backed up with the expertise, experience and financial support of IT professionals with a 20-years plus expertise in the field.

Copiny

Seed Round in 2012
Copiny is a software-as-a-service company established in 2010 and based in Bryansk, Russia. The company specializes in developing customer relationship management solutions tailored for large and medium-sized organizations. Its platform facilitates the creation of personalized customer communities, allowing businesses to foster peer-to-peer support and enhance customer engagement. By providing tools for managing brand communications and gathering feedback, Copiny enables clients to effectively interact with users across social networks, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Medkeeper.ru

Seed Round in 2012
Medkeeper.ru is a cloud-based information system tailored for clinics, aiming to streamline operations from registration to patient care. By automating routine tasks, Medkeeper enhances the capacity of medical institutions while minimizing infrastructure costs. The platform supports healthcare organizations in analyzing clinic effectiveness and offers comprehensive accounting services, ensuring the secure management of personal data through reliable protection methods. Overall, Medkeeper provides a simple and flexible solution that reduces workload and improves operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

Tekmi

Seed Round in 2011
Tekmi is a provider of unified communication services that integrates various communication tools into a single user interface. Their offerings include virtual PBX and VoIP services, which encompass features such as virtual phone numbers, IVR, call forwarding, and call recording. Additionally, Tekmi facilitates messaging through email, chat, fax, and voicemail, while also offering video and audio conferencing capabilities. The platform supports data sharing, calendar management, and other collaboration services. Tekmi's solutions operate via the internet across multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and MacOS, as well as on mobile devices such as Android and iOS, and are accessible through SIP phones and web interfaces.

ActiveCloud

Series A in 2010
ActiveCloud is a prominent provider of cloud services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers a comprehensive range of IT solutions, including website and email hosting, scalable cloud infrastructure, virtual desktops, software as a service (SaaS), and IT consulting and security services. ActiveCloud serves over 35,000 customers across Russia and six CIS countries, ensuring high efficiency and reliability in its offerings. The company emphasizes free testing of its services and provides extensive support, including migration assistance and ongoing consultation, to meet the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining secured IT environments.

Mirapolis

Series A in 2010
Mirapolis is a Russian developer, specializing in the creation and implementation of solutions for the management and improve the efficiency of human capital, systems for integrated automation of HR-processes, as well as software for automating training centers, e-learning management, testing and evaluation of personnel, development of control systems knowledge. Mirapolis company implements the latest functional and technological solutions in its software products. High standards of quality of service and customer orientation, a large staff of consultants allow customers of Mirapolis to receive the most qualified assistance and support in the shortest possible time. Mirapolis is part of the Softline Group of companies.

Daripodarki

Seed Round in 2008
Daripodarki is an online store specializing in gift certificates, established in 2005 and located in Moscow, Russia. The company operates within the prepaid services market, focusing on offering mono-brand gift cards through its digital platform. Initially a subsidiary of ZAO Softline International, Daripodarki has been part of Edenred SA since October 2014. The business caters to customers looking for convenient gifting options, providing a range of choices from various brands.
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