Yandex

Yandex is a Russian internet and technology company, operating the largest search engine in Russia and the most visited website in the country. It develops and provides a range of internet-based services and products, including transportation services, navigation products, and mobile applications, all powered by machine learning. Yandex's services span search and portal, e-commerce, mobility, delivery, entertainment, classifieds, and media, generating revenue primarily from its search and portal segment in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.

Arkady Volozh

CEO and Board Member

48 past transactions

eLama

Acquisition in 2022
eLama is a digital marketing automation platform that streamlines the management of online advertising across various systems, including Yandex Direct and VK. The platform is designed to assist small businesses and agencies by simplifying operational tasks associated with digital marketing, allowing them to effectively reach new customers through channels like Google Ads and Facebook. eLama enables users to create and manage advertising campaigns simultaneously across multiple platforms, facilitating the launching of new campaigns, copying existing ones, and customizing advertisements. Additionally, the platform provides tools for monitoring expenses and viewing statistics, making it easier for clients to connect with advertisers and optimize their marketing efforts without the need for in-house specialists.

BandLink

Acquisition in 2022
BandLink is a fast growing network for musicians. Use it to promote, connect with musicians, find a band to join or run auditions for your own band.

ClickHouse

Series B in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source database management system specializing in online analytical processing (OLAP). It uniquely stores data column-wise, reducing storage needs and enhancing query performance through vectorized processing. This design enables real-time analytics by efficiently handling large datasets, offering enterprises a reliable, scalable solution for data processing.

Wind-Israel

Acquisition in 2021
Wind-Israel is a micro-mobility company that offers convenient last-mile transportation services.

ClickHouse

Series A in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source database management system specializing in online analytical processing (OLAP). It uniquely stores data column-wise, reducing storage needs and enhancing query performance through vectorized processing. This design enables real-time analytics by efficiently handling large datasets, offering enterprises a reliable, scalable solution for data processing.

Commercial Bank Acropol

Acquisition in 2021
Acropol Bank is a universal financial institution that offers a comprehensive range of banking services to both corporate and private clients. The bank engages in various sectors of the financial market, providing services such as international settlements, cash management, internet banking, deposit services, credit facilities, and currency exchange. Acropol Bank focuses on continuously enhancing service technologies and expanding its product offerings. Its strategic development aims to position the bank as a modern credit institution capable of delivering competitive solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as individual clients. Key to its success is the maintenance of an optimal balance between its own funds and those attracted from clients, along with a conservative approach to active operations, improved banking technologies, and effective business planning. The bank is also committed to expanding its regional presence.

Chaevieprosto

Acquisition in 2021
Chaevieprosto helps in increasing the income and motivation of employees to accept tips when paying by card or phone. It service for restaurants, couriers, beauty salons, hotels, and other companies.

Genotek

Corporate Round in 2020
Genotek is a provider of DNA testing services that enables individuals to access valuable genetic information. The company specializes in a range of genetic tests, including predisposition tests that help individuals understand their risk for certain health conditions, tests for inherited diseases aimed at saving lives, and carrier screening to assist in family planning. Genotek's services also encompass DNA analysis and research focused on revealing and preventing rare hereditary diseases, as well as facilitating the discovery of biological relatives and determining ancestry and ethnic composition. By offering these services, Genotek aims to empower individuals with the knowledge necessary to make informed medical decisions and enhance their overall quality of life.

K50

Acquisition in 2020
K50 is a developer of tools for managing contextual advertising, primarily focused on digital marketing automation. The company offers a suite of products that includes K50: Generator, which automates the creation of contextual ads; K50: Conversion, a bid automation service that supports campaign management across platforms like Google Ads and Yandex; and K50: Navigator, a business intelligence tool designed for monitoring advertising performance. These tools leverage smart algorithms and data analysis to enhance the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and enable clients to make informed, data-driven decisions. Based in Russia, K50 operates as a subsidiary of Yandex N.V.

Avride

Corporate Round in 2020
Avride is a developer and operator of autonomous vehicles and delivery robots. The company is dedicated to enhancing road safety and accessibility for all, with a fundamental belief in the transformative capabilities of technology.

Avride

Convertible Note in 2020
Avride is a developer and operator of autonomous vehicles and delivery robots. The company is dedicated to enhancing road safety and accessibility for all, with a fundamental belief in the transformative capabilities of technology.

Yandex.Market

Secondary Market in 2020
Yandex.Market is an e-commerce platform specializing in creating a B2C online retail marketplace. It offers a diverse range of consumer products, including beauty items, sports equipment, clothing, and pharmacy goods. The platform aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing express delivery services, allowing customers to conveniently purchase a variety of products from their preferred locations.

Bookform

Acquisition in 2019
Bookform is a provider of online booking and reservation services based in Moscow, Russia. The company specializes in offering solutions for various service industries, including beauty, entertainment, travel, car rentals, and legal services. By facilitating online recording and customer accounting, Bookform aims to streamline the booking process for both service providers and their clients, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience.

MEL Science

Series A in 2019
MEL Science Ltd is a London-based educational technology company founded in 2014 with an additional office in Petersburg, Russia. It specializes in developing chemistry education subscription kits for students, combining hands-on experiments with digital learning tools. Each kit includes chemical reagents, step-by-step instructions, and access to a complementary smartphone/tablet application and website featuring scientific stories aligned with school curricula. MEL Science also offers virtual reality lessons covering key chemistry topics. Their mobile application provides 3D molecular models and explanations of chemical reactions.

TicketSteam

Acquisition in 2019
TicketSteam is a St. Petersburg-based company that provides a comprehensive ticketing solution for event organizers in various sectors, including cultural, entertainment, and sports events. The company's technology automates all business processes related to ticket sales, streamlining operations for institutions and organizers. By offering a ready-made platform, TicketSteam enables efficient distribution and management of tickets, enhancing the overall experience for both organizers and spectators.

TheQuestion

Acquisition in 2019
TheQuestion is an online question-and-answer social network designed to facilitate knowledge sharing among users. It connects individuals seeking information with professionals such as scientists, researchers, lawyers, doctors, and psychologists, allowing them to ask questions and receive clear, expert answers. By translating complex information into understandable responses, TheQuestion aims to enhance the way users retrieve and share knowledge, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Edadil

Acquisition in 2018
Edadil operates a mobile application that serves as a price comparison platform, focusing on retail offers and discounts. The app aggregates coupons and discount codes, enabling users to save on grocery purchases while providing updates on various promotions, including introductory deals. By offering comprehensive information about pricing for a wide range of products, including cosmetics and household goods, Edadil helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions and find affordable options.

DOC+

Series B in 2018
DOC+ is a healthcare technology company based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2015. It operates a digital platform that connects patients with doctors, providing a range of medical services designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. Initially launched as a doctor house-call service, DOC+ has evolved into the first mobile clinic in the Russian market, offering on-demand consultations via chat, audio, or video calls. The platform allows users to order in-home visits, access electronic health records, receive prescriptions, and obtain various diagnostic services. Additionally, DOC+ offers a subscription model that provides personalized healthcare services, ensuring patients have access to verified medical partners and privileged care. The company aims to transform healthcare delivery in Russia by leveraging telemedicine, advanced diagnostic technologies, and personalized healthcare solutions.

Toplivo v Bak

Acquisition in 2018
Toplivo v Bak is a provider of innovative car refueling services, specializing in delivering fuel directly to parked vehicles for car-sharing companies and private clients. Through its mobile application, users can conveniently book refueling services from their homes or offices, eliminating the need to navigate traffic and endure long waits at gas stations. This service streamlines the refueling process, catering to the growing demand for efficient solutions in the automotive industry.

MLU B.V.

Corporate Round in 2018
MLU is ride-sharing business of Yandex (NASDAQ: YNDX) and Uber (NYSE: UBER) across Russia and six neighboring countries. Since then it has been operating ride-sharing services in Russia and the CIS under the “Yandex.Taxi” and “Uber” brands. MLU is actively using its technological and operational expertise to expand into international markets. As of today, it offers ride-sharing services in 18 countries including in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. MLU also operates its food delivery service Yandex.Eats and meal kit service Yandex.Chef.

Foodfox

Acquisition in 2017
Foodfox is a Moscow-based online food delivery service that specializes in delivering high-quality meals from selected restaurants to customers within 45 minutes. The company, now a subsidiary of Yandex.Taxi, offers a user-friendly platform that ensures fast, transparent, and reliable delivery. Foodfox initially operated in the Moscow city center and has since expanded its service coverage. The company's management team comprises professionals from diverse backgrounds, including top-tier management consultants, investment bankers, and industry experts. Customers can place orders through the Foodfox website or mobile app, with options for delivery to homes or offices.

DOC+

Series A in 2017
DOC+ is a healthcare technology company based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2015. It operates a digital platform that connects patients with doctors, providing a range of medical services designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. Initially launched as a doctor house-call service, DOC+ has evolved into the first mobile clinic in the Russian market, offering on-demand consultations via chat, audio, or video calls. The platform allows users to order in-home visits, access electronic health records, receive prescriptions, and obtain various diagnostic services. Additionally, DOC+ offers a subscription model that provides personalized healthcare services, ensuring patients have access to verified medical partners and privileged care. The company aims to transform healthcare delivery in Russia by leveraging telemedicine, advanced diagnostic technologies, and personalized healthcare solutions.

DOC+

Series A in 2016
DOC+ is a healthcare technology company based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2015. It operates a digital platform that connects patients with doctors, providing a range of medical services designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. Initially launched as a doctor house-call service, DOC+ has evolved into the first mobile clinic in the Russian market, offering on-demand consultations via chat, audio, or video calls. The platform allows users to order in-home visits, access electronic health records, receive prescriptions, and obtain various diagnostic services. Additionally, DOC+ offers a subscription model that provides personalized healthcare services, ensuring patients have access to verified medical partners and privileged care. The company aims to transform healthcare delivery in Russia by leveraging telemedicine, advanced diagnostic technologies, and personalized healthcare solutions.

Agnitum

Acquisition in 2015
Agnitum Limited specializes in the development and licensing of security software solutions tailored for businesses, home users, and educational institutions. The company focuses on creating comprehensive software for internet security, including firewalls and antivirus programs, primarily serving customers in Russia. Agnitum's products are designed to protect desktops and laptops from a variety of online threats, ensuring users have robust security measures in place for their digital environments.

Soventix

Acquisition in 2014
Soventix is a privately held company that specializes in the development of solar energy projects. It focuses on the turnkey realization and financing of high-yield solar parks and hybrid plants, catering primarily to institutional investors. The company operates globally, providing comprehensive solutions that encompass the design, development, and implementation of solar energy systems. By prioritizing sustainable energy solutions, Soventix aims to contribute to the growing demand for renewable energy while delivering profitable investment opportunities.

Metabar

Acquisition in 2014
Metabar is a Russian platform for creating and maintaining browser extensions for media/news sites. Company was created in 2011, had more than 1m users and was funded by Runa Capital. Metabar was acquired by Yandex in 2014.

PriceLabs

Acquisition in 2014
PriceLabs is the developer of a price monitoring and optimization solution, and abruptly ended.

AdFox

Acquisition in 2014
ADFOX specializes in developing and providing as a service technologies for independent management, monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of online advertising. ADFOX provides services to participants in the market of internet advertising such as media sites, advertisers, client, and agencies. The technology of ADFOX consists the latest inventions in the field of management, accounting, and analysis of internet advertising. With this ADFOX products can be used for management of ad traffic to a website or advertising campaigns ADFOX is a member of the Russian branch of the international organization Interactive Advertising Bureau. As part of the IAB, it is involved in the work on the implementation of standards of internet advertising, market research, and educational projects. ADFOX company was founded in 2005.

Auto.Ru

Acquisition in 2014
Auto.ru is the largest online automotive advertising and information portal in Russia, based in Moscow. It provides a comprehensive platform for buying and selling new and second-hand vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, electric vehicles, trucks, and auto parts. The site features extensive databases that facilitate transactions, along with a catalog of automotive brands and models. Users can access various resources such as owner feedback, maintenance experiences, and industry news. Additionally, Auto.ru hosts job search and recruitment services, enriching the automotive community with valuable information and support for both buyers and sellers.

AVO

Grant in 2014
AVO Virtual Roaming Solution is a new generation telecom platform, which provides global mobile coverage for mobile carriers and virtual mobile operators, avoiding classic roaming interconnections with foreign operators or roaming hubs.

SalesPredict

Series A in 2014
SalesPredict, founded in 2012, specializes in predictive analytics for B2B companies, enabling them to enhance revenue by identifying high-potential prospects. The company offers a platform that goes beyond traditional lead scoring by providing Customer Lifecycle Intelligence. By integrating and analyzing data from a company's CRM, marketing automation systems, and various external sources, including social media, SalesPredict uncovers potential leads that are more likely to convert into sales. This approach helps sales, marketing, and customer success teams engage more effectively with prospects, ultimately accelerating sales cycles and improving conversion rates. SalesPredict's proprietary algorithms deliver insights that enhance decision-making and interactions throughout the customer lifecycle. To date, the company has raised approximately $5.3 million from prominent investors, including Yandex and Pitango Venture Capital.

KitLocate

Acquisition in 2014
KitLocate is a mobile location cloud application platform that enhances iOS and Android apps with location-aware capabilities. It provides developers with a software development kit (SDK) that allows for efficient and accurate real-time location tracking, enabling brands to engage users effectively at the right time and place. The platform combines low battery consumption—less than 1% per hour—with advanced geo-data and location-based messaging tools such as geo-fencing. This empowers marketers to drive consumer engagement and brand loyalty through insights derived from user location data. By leveraging KitLocate's technology, developers can easily implement location features in their apps, while brands can enhance customer interactions with relevant offers tailored to users' immediate surroundings.

Multiship

Funding Round in 2014
Sales in the regions of Russia - a "gold mine" of modern e-commerce.

Kinopoisk

Acquisition in 2013
Kinopoisk is a prominent Russian website dedicated to cinematography, offering comprehensive information about movies, TV shows, and actors. It serves as a valuable resource for film enthusiasts, featuring detailed databases that include user-generated content and reviews. In addition to its informational services, Kinopoisk incorporates social networking elements, allowing users to engage with one another, share opinions, and discover new films. As one of the most popular movie portals in the Russian-speaking internet space, Kinopoisk plays a significant role in shaping the online film community in Russia.

Wikidata

Grant in 2013
Wikidata is a free knowledge base that can be read and edited by humans and machines alike. It is for data what Wikimedia Commons is for media files: it centralizes access to and management of structured data, such as interwiki references and statistical information. Wikidata contains data in every language supported by the MediaWiki software.

Seismotech

Series A in 2012
Seismotech LLC specializes in the processing and interpretation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional seismic data through its innovative algorithms and methodologies. Founded in 2010 and based in Moscow, the company focuses on scientific research in seismic data processing and the development of specialized software for interpretative analysis. In addition to its technical solutions, Seismotech provides consulting services aimed at enhancing the understanding and application of seismic data, catering to the needs of various industries that rely on geophysical information.

GBooking

Seed Round in 2012
GBooking Ltd., established in 2010 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing and delivering an online booking and appointment scheduling system. The company caters to a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, automotive, food services, sports and fitness, legal services, government, education, beauty care, and more. Its platform enables users to search, compare, and book services, optimizing the relationship between buyers and sellers, and maximizing convenience and time savings for both parties.

SPB Software

Acquisition in 2011
SPB Software is a global company developing software for mobile devices and smartphones running Windows Mobile, Symbian, iPhone, BlackBerry and Android OS operating systems. SPB Software is known as a mobile industry market leader having produced some of the most popular software apps for the mobile environment worldwide. SPB Software's most popular application is the SPB Mobile Shell - a unique user interface for touchscreen devices that is compatible with most mobile operating systems: Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile and more. It has been described by The New York Times as an app that makes for a much more user-friendly phone. SPB Software was formed in 1999 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. The first mobile application was released by SPB in 2001. In 2003 the company won the Developer of the Year award by Handango, the leading provider of mobile content. The company holding the Developer of the Year title in 2006, 2007 and 2009. Now SPB Software is developing apps for all of the major mobile phone platforms. SPB Software also works with phone makers and mobile operators in various countries to develop customized versions of its software and optimized applications for particular devices.

Blekko

Venture Round in 2011
Blekko is a search company established in 2007 by Rich Skrenta and a team from Topix and Netscape's Open Directory. The company offers a web search engine and a mobile application that enables users to filter search results based on specific categories. Additionally, Blekko operates a social news platform to enhance the search experience, allowing users to find relevant information more efficiently. The company has garnered investment from Baseline Ventures and several former Google employees.

The Tweeted Times

Acquisition in 2011
The Tweeted Times, operated by Semantic Dimension Inc., is a personalized news service that caters to small businesses. With co-founders located in Moscow, Zurich, and San Francisco, the platform provides users with tailored content across various topics. Its primary focus is to deliver compelling and up-to-date news, ensuring that customers receive the most relevant information to support their content marketing efforts. By leveraging an online platform, The Tweeted Times helps businesses stay informed and engaged with current trends and developments in their respective industries.

Refine.io

Seed Round in 2011
Refine.io build interactive, functional prototypes in about the same time as a wireframe.

Loginza

Acquisition in 2011
Loginza is a provider of a single sign-in service that simplifies user access to various web portals and services. Utilizing an OpenID protocol, the company offers a widget that enables developers and webmasters to implement authentication for their online accounts through a unified platform. This service streamlines the login process for users by allowing them to access multiple sites with a single set of credentials, enhancing both convenience and security in online interactions.

WebVisor

Acquisition in 2010
WebVisor specializes in analyzing visitor behavior on websites by tracking activities such as mouse movements, clicks, text copying, keystrokes, and form filling. The service provides detailed recordings and analyses that help website owners understand how users interact with their sites. This functionality is designed to enhance user experience and inform optimization strategies. WebVisor is integrated with Yandex.Metrica, a visitor statistics tool, allowing for a comprehensive view of user engagement and site performance.

Vizi Labs

Series B in 2010
Vizi Labs is a new and exciting startup located in Israel, focused at research and development of image processing technologies.

Face.com

Series B in 2010
Face.com specializes in facial recognition technology, providing tools that enhance photo identification and tagging. The company's primary product is the Photo Finder application, which operates on Facebook, the largest photo-sharing platform. This application scans public photos within a user's social network to suggest tags for untagged faces, facilitating easier photo discovery. Additionally, Face.com offers a Photo Tagger feature that groups faces in an album, allowing for bulk-tagging of friends and streamlined photo sharing. With offices in Tel Aviv and New York, Face.com aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of facial recognition in web and mobile applications.

Mediaselling

Acquisition in 2008
Mediaselling is a company that was acquired by Yandex in 2008.

Smilink

Acquisition in 2008
Smilink LLC is a Russian road traffic monitoring agency.

Moikrug

Acquisition in 2007
Moikrug is a social networking platform specifically designed for professionals in Russia. The website enables users to manage their contacts while facilitating the discovery of friends and colleagues. Additionally, it offers employers the ability to identify potential employees and advisors through recommendations from their network. By focusing on professional connections, Moikrug aims to enhance collaboration and networking within the Russian professional landscape.
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