Elbrus Capital

Elbrus Capital, established in 2007, is a private equity firm headquartered in the Cayman Islands, with a focus on the Russian and CIS markets. The firm manages funds totaling over US$1 billion in assets, investing in leading companies across various sectors such as technology, media, consumer goods, healthcare, and logistics. Elbrus Capital specializes in control and significant minority equity stakes, partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs to drive business growth and consolidation. Since inception, the firm has completed over 90 acquisitions, with notable investments including HeadHunter, Mail.ru Group, and Great Beer Holding.

Dmitry Antipov

Partner

Dmitri Krukov

Founder and Senior Partner

Alexey Voronin

Associate

27 past transactions

Breffi

Venture Round in 2021
Breffi is a communications company that operates an omnichannel marketing platform focused on the pharmaceutical sector. The company utilizes its proprietary IT platforms to promote pharmaceutical brands through remote and digital channels. By employing dynamic data analysis and automating communication processes, Breffi effectively addresses the promotional needs of the pharmaceutical market. Their innovative StoryCLM tool allows for the creation of interactive presentations, providing immediate feedback on customer perceptions of both the brand and the representatives' activities. This approach aims to enhance engagement and improve marketing outcomes for clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Rubbles

Venture Round in 2021
Rubbles is a leading Russian IT company specializing in developing solutions for optimizing key business processes of large businesses based on processing large data sets.

TransferGo

Series C in 2021
TransferGo is a global money transfer company that provides a cost-effective solution for migrant workers to send money to their families abroad. By employing a digital account-to-account business model, it allows users to transfer funds internationally without incurring unnecessary bank fees. The company operates as a licensed payment institution, ensuring secure transactions under the supervision of relevant financial authorities. TransferGo’s platform enables users to make transfers at significantly lower costs compared to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often with same-day delivery. The service charges a fixed fee for transfers and a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5%, making it an attractive option for both individuals and businesses looking to pay suppliers internationally.

Aviasales

Series B in 2021
Aviasales is a prominent travel metasearch company based in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, specializing in the search and comparison of air tickets, hotel accommodations, and car rentals. Established in 2007, the company has become a significant player in the travel industry, capturing nearly 20% of the air ticket sales market in Russia, with a gross merchandise value exceeding $1.6 billion in 2021. Aviasales operates a user-friendly online portal that allows customers to easily browse and compare flight and hotel options from various online travel agencies. In addition to its consumer-focused services, the company offers B2B travel technology solutions, including Travelpayouts, a partnership platform, and Aviastats, which provides revenue optimization data for airlines. With around 500 employees, Aviasales has established its main offices in Thailand and Russia, continuing to enhance its offerings in the travel sector.

Banki.ru

Private Equity Round in 2020
Banki.ru is a leading financial information portal in Russia, established in 2005, that offers a comprehensive database covering various banking services, including deposits, mortgages, credit cards, and various types of loans. The platform aggregates essential information, allowing users to access details from multiple banks without needing to visit various websites. It features a Public Rating system where users can submit reviews, fostering transparency and enabling banks to address customer complaints efficiently. With over one million unique visitors each month, Banki.ru serves as a crucial resource for consumers seeking financial services in Russia. The site also supports advertising from approximately 150 to 200 banks annually. In 2011, Banki.ru expanded its reach by acquiring the Ukrainian site Banki.ua, while its original founders maintain majority ownership despite a past investment from an investment fund. The company's financial operations are audited by Grant Thornton Russia.

YCLIENTS

Series A in 2019
YCLIENTS LLC is a company that offers cloud-based scheduling and business management software tailored for small local businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in Moscow, Russia, YCLIENTS provides online reservation services through both web platforms and mobile applications. The software enables business owners to access information about their operations anytime and from any location. Additionally, it automatically compiles a customer database, facilitating the future sending of marketing messages to clients. By streamlining scheduling and management tasks, YCLIENTS aims to enhance the efficiency of local service businesses.

Active Component

Series B in 2018
Active Component is a domestic manufacturer of active pharmaceutical substances in the Russian market, with over a decade of experience in the industry. The company focuses on the development and production of generic active pharmaceutical ingredients, utilizing advanced technologies and equipment. This enables local drug manufacturers to access a diverse array of pharmaceutical ingredients, establishing Active Component as a reputable and reliable partner within the health sector.

Busfor

Venture Round in 2017
Busfor is a company that enhances the bus transportation sector by offering a comprehensive online ticketing platform. It connects bus operators and carriers with both online and offline customers, facilitating the search, comparison, and purchase of bus tickets. With inventory from over 7,000 operators, Busfor allows passengers to conveniently book tickets through its website, mobile app, or via more than 600 partner locations. The platform is designed by experienced professionals and IT specialists to ensure users can access competitive pricing while streamlining the booking process.

Busfor

Series B in 2016
Busfor is a company that enhances the bus transportation sector by offering a comprehensive online ticketing platform. It connects bus operators and carriers with both online and offline customers, facilitating the search, comparison, and purchase of bus tickets. With inventory from over 7,000 operators, Busfor allows passengers to conveniently book tickets through its website, mobile app, or via more than 600 partner locations. The platform is designed by experienced professionals and IT specialists to ensure users can access competitive pricing while streamlining the booking process.

Chefmarket.ru

Series A in 2016
Chefmarket.ru is a leading meal kit delivery service in Russia, providing customers with everything needed to prepare delicious home-cooked meals. The service offers weekly deliveries of fresh ingredients along with easy-to-follow photo recipes, ensuring that customers can enjoy a variety of meals without the hassle of meal planning. Subscribers receive curated meal options, while non-subscribers can try the service with a trial delivery. Chefmarket.ru collaborates with prominent chefs and culinary magazines to enhance its offerings. The platform simplifies cooking at home, making it accessible and enjoyable for all.

Moscow Brewing Company

Acquisition in 2016
Moscow Brewing Company is a beer and soft drinks manufacturer with annual sales of over 16 million hectolitres with leading market positions in Russia, and international beer and soft drinks markets. Product portfolio comprises several dozens of mainstream and craft beer brands, including Zhiguli and Khamovniki.

Cian

Acquisition in 2015
Cian, OOO operates an online real estate portal based in Moscow, Russia, providing a comprehensive platform for property listings. The portal enables users to search for rental and sale properties across Moscow and other regions in Russia, featuring thousands of current listings that are updated daily. Cian offers tools for users to filter searches according to their specific requirements and provides additional services such as property verification and business analytics. The platform aims to assist individuals in finding affordable housing solutions tailored to their needs.

HeadHunter

Acquisition in 2014
HeadHunter is an online recruitment platform that connects job seekers with employers across Russia and several countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, including Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Launched in 2000 and headquartered in Moscow, the platform offers a range of services to both employers and job seekers. Employers can access a CV database and post job openings for a fee, while job seekers can find suitable job opportunities through the platform's desktop and mobile applications. The company's focus is on facilitating the recruitment process, making it easier for companies to find qualified candidates and for individuals to secure employment.

Intercomp Global Services

Acquisition in 2013
Intercomp Global Services is a leading BPO provider in EMEA, and pioneer in the CEE and CIS regions. We offer extensive expertise and experience in accounting, HR administration and, in particular, payroll services. Clients from all industries have relied on Intercomp Global Services since 1994 for standardized multi-country payroll services. Delivering to over 500 clients (mostly Fortune 1000) varying from 1 to 14,000 employees across 25 countries and growing. We bring peace of mind, efficiency and cost savings to our clients with our centralized payroll model and platform.

B2B-Center

Private Equity Round in 2013
B2B-Center operates a prominent e-procurement marketplace in Russia, facilitating transactions between businesses for products and services. The platform enhances sales channels for suppliers and improves the efficiency of sourcing and procurement for buyers. Daily contract values on B2B-Center range from USD $70 million to $300 million, with an average transaction amount of USD $200,000. The platform is a key player in the Russian e-trade sector, accounting for over 80% of the business sector's online transactions, and serves a diverse clientele of more than 343,000 companies from nearly 100 countries. By allowing buyers to select preferred offers from suppliers, B2B-Center helps both parties expand their market reach and streamline procurement processes.

OSG Records Management

Acquisition in 2013
OSG Records Management is a global provider of document storage and management solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services to clients across various industry sectors. With over 40 years of experience, the company specializes in the storage and processing of documents, catering to both archival and commercial needs. OSG's services include document storage, archiving, electronic archiving, and confidential document destruction, all designed to help organizations manage their records efficiently and securely. The company employs encrypted systems to ensure the protection of sensitive information, thereby enhancing the overall security and integrity of its clients' documents.

PickPoint

Acquisition in 2012
PickPoint, Ltd. is a logistics company based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in pick-up and delivery services for online orders. Founded in 2010, it operates the largest network of automated parcel lockers and pick-up points in Russia, with over 2,000 locations. The company provides a convenient solution for the "last mile" delivery of e-commerce parcels through its user-friendly application. Customers can collect their orders from automated terminals, known as postamates, located near homes, workplaces, or shopping centers at their convenience. The process involves entering a unique order receipt code sent via mobile phone or email. Additionally, PickPoint facilitates payment options, allowing customers to pay for orders in cash or by card at the pick-up point. The service also enables easy returns of goods through any PickPoint location, regardless of how the items were initially received. Overall, PickPoint aims to streamline the logistics of online shopping in Russia, enhancing the customer experience through its innovative delivery solutions.

SPSR-Express

Private Equity Round in 2012
SPSR-EXPRESS offers a broad range of services in relation to express delivery of documents, mail and cargo all over Russia and abroad. Apart from the basic express delivery offer, SPSR is developing specialized individual solutions tailored to their customers’ business.

SPSR-Express

Acquisition in 2012
SPSR-EXPRESS offers a broad range of services in relation to express delivery of documents, mail and cargo all over Russia and abroad. Apart from the basic express delivery offer, SPSR is developing specialized individual solutions tailored to their customers’ business.

National Medical Network

Acquisition in 2012
National Medical Network operates a network of private clinics and diagnostic centers across Russia, managing 27 facilities in five cities. The company employs a buy-and-build strategy to expand its presence in the healthcare sector. It focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare services, including medical examinations and health surveys for employees, thus enabling employers to address their workforce's health needs effectively. National Medical Network combines skilled professionals in finance, sales, marketing, information technology, and human resources with advanced medical technologies to enhance operational efficiencies within its clinics. By offering financial support and leveraging modern management practices, the company aims to improve healthcare delivery in local markets.

DPD

Acquisition in 2012
DPD is a prominent parcel carrier specializing in door-to-door courier and transportation services, catering to both national and international markets. The company offers a diverse range of solutions, including classic parcel delivery, express services, and tailored customer options, all designed to ensure efficient and reliable shipping. DPD is committed to high-quality standards, enabling parcels to reach their destinations quickly and securely while continuously adapting to meet the demands of its clients, particularly in the booming e-commerce sector. The company's innovative approach includes initiatives like an accelerator program aimed at fostering new technologies to enhance delivery services, thereby maintaining its competitive edge in the logistics industry.

Blesk InCare

Acquisition in 2011
Blesk InCare is a prominent textile rental service and contract laundry provider based in Moscow, Russia. The company specializes in supplying linen for hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and various industries, ensuring high-quality textile rental services. Additionally, Blesk InCare is recognized as the largest dust control mat service provider in the country. Operating six industrial laundries across Russia and Ukraine, the company offers a comprehensive range of services that includes industrial laundry, dry cleaning, and uniform rental, catering to the diverse needs of its clients.

United Catering Group

Acquisition in 2011
United Catering Group is a catering business that operates across 90 locations in Russia, providing services primarily to business centers and industrial sites. The company caters to a diverse clientele, serving over 200 major corporations. With a focus on delivering quality catering solutions, United Catering Group has established itself as a significant player in the Russian catering industry, meeting the needs of various corporate customers.

Strela Telecom

Acquisition in 2010
Strela Telecom is a provider of broadband internet and cable TV services in Russia. The company offers high-speed broadband internet and various cable TV packages to its subscribers, focusing on delivering reliable and high-performance service. By utilizing advanced equipment and technology, Strela Telecom aims to build modern cable and internet networks while maintaining competitive pricing in its tariff plans.

VK (ex. Mail.Ru Group)

Private Equity Round in 2007
Mail.ru Group, founded by Yuri Milner, is the largest Internet company in the Russian-speaking world and one of the largest in Russia. It operates popular social networking sites, instant messaging networks, email services, online games, and internet portals in Russia. The company also holds strategic equity stakes in various companies, including vKontakte and QIWI. Additionally, Mail.ru Group has minority stakes in global companies like Facebook, Zynga, and Groupon. With a diverse portfolio of internet services and investments, Mail.ru Group plays a significant role in the digital landscape of Russia and beyond.

Vyberi Radio

Acquisition in 2007
Vyberi Radio OOO, established in 2006 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia, owns and operates a network of radio broadcasting stations across the region. The company is a subsidiary of UTH Russia Limited and manages a portfolio of approximately 15 radio stations, providing diverse content to listeners throughout Russia.

UTV Holding

Acquisition in 2007
UTV Holding is one of the fastest growing companies in the Russian telecom industry. Operates two national Free-To-Air TV channels U Channel and Disney Channel Russia, cable channel MuzTV and a group of 98 owned and operated regional TV stations in Russia.
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