Elbrus Capital

Elbrus Capital is a private equity firm established in 2007 and based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The firm focuses on investments in companies across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), targeting sectors such as healthcare, consumer products, consumer services, education, communications, software, and outsourcing. With approximately $1 billion in assets, Elbrus Capital has completed over 90 acquisitions, seeking to acquire controlling or significant minority equity stakes in rapidly growing businesses. The firm partners with entrepreneurs aiming to expand their operations and enhance their market presence. Elbrus Capital has invested in a diverse range of industries, including leading digital companies, fast-moving consumer goods, logistics, private healthcare, and media, establishing itself as a key player in the region's investment landscape.

Krukov, Dmitri

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 operating primarily in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Established in 2007, it provides a platform for users to search for affordable air tickets, hotel accommodations, and car rentals. The company's services allow customers to compare prices from various online travel agencies, simplifying the booking process for flights and holiday accommodations. In 2021, Aviasales reported a gross merchandise value exceeding $1.6 billion and captured nearly 20% of the air ticket sales market in Russia. The company has also developed a B2B travel technology segment that includes Travelpayouts, a partnership platform, and Aviastats, which offers revenue optimization data for airlines. With a workforce of around 500 employees based in Thailand and Russia, Aviasales continues 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 provides comprehensive data on banking and insurance sectors. The platform aggregates information on deposits, mortgages, credit cards, consumer loans, and various types of financing from approximately 150-200 Russian banks each year. Users benefit from a centralized database that allows for easy comparison and access to banking information without the need to visit multiple websites. Banki.ru also features a Public Rating system based on around 30,000 client reviews, enabling banks to address customer concerns and feedback promptly. The website attracts over one million unique visitors monthly, facilitating user requests for loans directly to banks. Additionally, the data is regularly updated to ensure accuracy and relevance. The company has seen investment from Finam Capital and acquired the Ukrainian site Banki.ua in 2011. Grant Thornton Russia serves as the auditor for Banki.ru, ensuring transparency and reliability in its operations.

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
Cooking was never so easy and fun before! We put together and deliver everything you need to cook delicious meals at home. All you need to have in your cupboard is: salt, pepper, a good cooking and olive oil. All the rest you get from us in the quantities you need. Subscribe or get a trial delivery without subscription for a weekly delivery of fresh ingredients with photo-recepies for your dinners. Each week we deliver to your door new recipes so that you would never get bored at your kitchen. We are the leaders of this business segment in Russia. We collaborate with major magazines and chefs. Visit us on www.chefmarket.ru (the web-site is available so far only in Russian) and get some awesome food done by your own hands!

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.

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 is the operator of a major e-procurement marketplace in Russia. B2B-Center platform enables businesses both to sell and purchase products and services, thus extending sales channels for suppliers and improving sourcing and procurement efficiency. Daily contracts value on B2B-Center is between USD $70-300 mn, with an average transaction amount of USD $200,000. As of today, more than 80% of the business sector's e-trade in Russia takes place on B2B-Center, of which the clients are over 343,000 companies from nearly 100 countries.

OSG Records Management

Acquisition in 2013
OSG Records Management provides document storage and management solutions worldwide. OSG provides total records management solutions worldwide. They have clients in every industry sector and over 40 years of experience to draw from.

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
A network of private clinics in the regions of Russia. Currently manages 27 clinics in 5 cities. The company was created as a result of a buy-and-build strategy in this segment. It provides financing to support its growth in the local markets and drives operational efficiencies in the local businesses.

DPD

Acquisition in 2012
DPD is a prominent provider of parcel delivery and logistics services, specializing in door-to-door courier and transportation solutions. The company caters to both national and international shipping needs, offering a diverse range of services that include classic parcel deliveries and express options. DPD prioritizes efficiency and quality, ensuring that parcels are delivered quickly and securely. In response to the growing demands of the e-commerce sector, DPD has also launched initiatives to foster innovation, such as an accelerator program designed to support entrepreneurs in enhancing the delivery business. This program provides mentoring, access to valuable parcel data, and funding opportunities to encourage new solutions in the logistics industry. Overall, DPD remains committed to evolving its services to improve customer experience and meet the changing needs of the market.

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 provides broadband internet and cable TV services.

Vyberi Radio

Acquisition in 2007
Vyberi Radio is a privately held regional group of radio stations in Russia controlling ca.

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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