Essedel Oy, established in 1995 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in private equity investments. The firm has successfully executed 16 investment projects in the Finnish and Russian markets, focusing on both majority and minority stakes in small and medium-sized enterprises. Essedel emphasizes close collaboration with partners in target companies to foster significant growth and dynamic development. The firm views Russia as a promising market for private equity opportunities and values the role of entrepreneurship in driving business success. With a commitment to enhancing capitalization and supporting project advancement, Essedel leverages its international experience to navigate the complexities of investment in these regions.
Zvooq was built for mass market casual listeners in developing world markets. Zvooq is a freemium subscription service offering access to music catalog of over 25M tracks curated according to listener mood, activity, places and events.
Bookmate
Seed Round in 2011
Bookmate is a Moscow-based company that operates a subscription-based platform for e-books and audiobooks, making literature accessible to users worldwide through mobile devices. The service offers a diverse selection of long-form content in multiple languages, including English, Russian, Spanish, and several others. By combining reading and social interaction, Bookmate connects readers with authors, publishers, and distribution partners, fostering a community that encourages people to explore new books and share their interests. The platform allows users to access stories on demand, enhancing the reading experience and breaking down language barriers, thereby inspiring millions to read more and discover new literary works.
Sber-Zvuk
Venture Round in 2011
Zvooq was built for mass market casual listeners in developing world markets. Zvooq is a freemium subscription service offering access to music catalog of over 25M tracks curated according to listener mood, activity, places and events.
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