R136 Ventures

R136 Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage startups that have demonstrated a viable product and technology, particularly during the initial phases of their international expansion and significant revenue growth. The firm offers not only financial backing but also access to extensive resources from leading financial institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. This includes infrastructure and customer networks, which facilitate market entry and expansion. R136 Ventures aims to establish long-term partnerships through various arrangements such as commercial contracts and joint ventures, thereby enhancing the growth potential of its portfolio companies.

Anurag Chandra

Senior Partner

Denis Efremov

Principal

Abramov Egor

Principal

Sharin Fisher

Partner

Victor Orlovsky

General Partner

Roman Tyan

CFO

34 past transactions

Deci

Series B in 2022
Deci is a technology company that specializes in developing a deep learning platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2019 and based in Givatayim, Israel, Deci utilizes its proprietary AutoNAC (Automated Neural Architecture Construction) technology to optimize the architecture of deep learning models, thereby maximizing hardware utilization and improving inference performance. This platform enables data scientists and developers to transform their AI models into production-ready solutions that can operate across various environments, including cloud, edge, and mobile. By streamlining the AI lifecycle and addressing production-related bottlenecks, Deci empowers enterprises to create innovative AI solutions that tackle complex challenges effectively.

GridGain

Series C in 2021
GridGain Systems, Inc. offers multiple GridGain in-memory computing platform editions, support services, consulting services, and management tools for financial services, fintech, software, online business services, telecommunications, logistics and transportation, healthcare, and the Internet of Things industries in the United States and internationally. It offers GridGain Enterprise Edition, a data center replication, enterprise-grade security, and rolling upgrade solution; GridGain Community Edition, an open source in-memory computing platform; and GridGain Ultimate Edition, a solution for users that plan to use GridGain as an in-memory database. GridGain Systems, Inc. has a strategic partnership with Tech Mahindra. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Foster City, California.

Deci

Series A in 2021
Deci is a technology company that specializes in developing a deep learning platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2019 and based in Givatayim, Israel, Deci utilizes its proprietary AutoNAC (Automated Neural Architecture Construction) technology to optimize the architecture of deep learning models, thereby maximizing hardware utilization and improving inference performance. This platform enables data scientists and developers to transform their AI models into production-ready solutions that can operate across various environments, including cloud, edge, and mobile. By streamlining the AI lifecycle and addressing production-related bottlenecks, Deci empowers enterprises to create innovative AI solutions that tackle complex challenges effectively.

Ladder

Series D in 2021
Ladder Financial Inc. operates an online platform that provides term life insurance services in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers instant, fully underwritten life insurance policies with competitive pricing and transparency, featuring no hidden fees. Ladder's model allows customers to adjust or cancel their coverage at any time, addressing the significant life insurance gap affecting underinsured families and communities. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a direct-to-consumer approach, Ladder aims to make life insurance more accessible and fair for its clients.

Insurify

Series B in 2021
Insurify is an internet company that features a software platform that specializes in car insurance. Its software platform utilizes artificial intelligence, language processing, and chatbots it provides personalized recommendations that help its users to decide about their car insurance. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Buyk

Seed Round in 2021
Buyk is a food delivery platform that offers food and grocery products. Buyk is located in New York, United States, and is part of the Retail Sector Industry.

Explorium

Series C in 2021
Explorium Ltd. operates a platform based on artificial intelligence technology (AI) to solve the issues faced in predictive model building process, such as data integration, data enrichment, and feature engineering. The company's platform allows data specialists to build machine learning models based on the data available. It automatically scours the Web and the enterprise to find the answer to the prediction question through relevant data and features. The company has applications in e-commerce and retail, financial services, marketing, and operations and services sectors. The company was incorporated 2017 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Esperanto Technologies

Convertible Note in 2021
Esperanto Technologies Inc. specializes in developing energy-efficient computing solutions utilizing the open standard RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and Barcelona, Spain, the company focuses on addressing the demands of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning applications. By leveraging the RISC-V ISA, Esperanto aims to provide high-performance solutions that meet the needs of computationally intensive workloads while promoting flexibility and scalability. The founding team, with extensive experience in processor design and architecture, is committed to driving innovation in computing by offering clean-sheet solutions that avoid the limitations of legacy systems.

Clearcover

Series D in 2021
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company offers an online platform that enables customers to obtain automobile insurance at competitive rates. Clearcover employs an API-first approach to streamline the insurance process, allowing for an intuitive and efficient quote experience. By leveraging advanced technology and minimizing traditional advertising expenses, Clearcover is able to pass savings onto its customers while providing comprehensive coverage options. The company sells its insurance products both through agents and directly online, catering to a wide range of customer needs.

Blueshift

Series C in 2021
Blueshift Labs, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing an intelligent customer engagement platform. Incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; London, United Kingdom; and Pune, India, Blueshift focuses on helping brands deliver relevant and connected experiences across every customer interaction. Its SmartHub Customer Data Platform leverages patented AI technology to unify and activate customer data across various channels and applications. The platform offers solutions for email automation, mobile marketing, website personalization, contextual chat, and audience targeting. By enabling unified data, omnichannel orchestration, and intelligent decision-making, Blueshift empowers brands to create personalized, real-time experiences throughout the customer journey. Notable clients include LendingTree, Udacity, Discovery, PayPal, Groupon, and the BBC, all of which utilize Blueshift to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth.

Standard Cognition

Series C in 2021
Standard Cognition is an artificial intelligence platform that allows buyers to grab what they want without having to go to a cashier. It empowers consumers to shop and pay without waiting in line, scanning or stopping to check out. Available to any retailer, the solution helps reduce labor costs, improve the customer experience, and improve profit margins. It also helps small-size retailers to compete with larger chains and online offerings. Standard Cognition was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Rescale

Series C in 2021
Rescale, Inc. develops and operates software platforms and hardware infrastructure that facilitate scientific and engineering simulations for various industries. The company offers cloud simulation and high-performance computing (HPC) solutions, including ScaleX Pro for independent professionals and small to medium-sized businesses, and ScaleX Developer for application developers and software vendors to integrate their solutions with Rescale's platform. Additionally, ScaleX Enterprise provides a unified simulation platform with administrative capabilities for managing both cloud and on-premise HPC resources. Serving sectors such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, electronics, oil and gas, and life sciences, Rescale has established itself as a prominent provider in the cloud simulation market. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Rescale also maintains offices in Tokyo, Munich, and Singapore.

Ridecell

Series C in 2020
Ridecell, Inc. is a provider of fleet automation and management software solutions based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on enabling mobility operators, including car rental companies, transit agencies, and private fleets, to launch and optimize ridesharing and car-sharing services. Its product offerings include Demand-Response, which automates dispatch, scheduling, and routing, and Fixed Route, allowing users to track buses and shuttles in real-time. The Ridecell platform further enhances operations by managing various aspects of mobility services such as user onboarding, dynamic pricing, and payment processing. With a commitment to innovation, Ridecell has processed over 20 million rides and rentals, serving notable clients like the BMW Group and Volkswagen, as well as various universities and transit agencies. The company employs more than 100 professionals across multiple regions, contributing to the growth and efficiency of new mobility services.

Roofstock

Series D in 2020
Roofstock, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates investment in leased single-family rental homes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company provides investors with access to independently certified properties, complete with research, analytics, and market insights. This platform allows users to evaluate properties based on their investment potential and cash flow without the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Roofstock aims to simplify the real estate investment process by enabling clients to treat their property investments similarly to stock portfolios, emphasizing asset allocation. The marketplace also assists sellers in marketing tenant-occupied properties, minimizing income loss and tenant disruption.

Fetch Robotics

Series C in 2019
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous mobile robot solutions for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on collaborative robots that enhance material handling and data collection processes. Its product offerings include the Fetch cloud robotics platform, VirtualConveyor for material transport, and DataSurvey for data collection. Fetch Robotics aims to provide reliable and safe autonomous mobile robot solutions, leveraging its expertise to improve efficiency in industrial operations. The company is recognized as a venture-backed startup in Silicon Valley, contributing significantly to advancements in robotics technology.

Instamart

Series C in 2019
Instamart, founded in 2013 and based in Moscow, Russia, is an online platform that specializes in the same-day delivery of groceries sourced from offline retail outlets. The company operates through a mobile application, providing consumers with convenient access to a wide range of grocery products. In 2019, Instamart underwent a rebranding to become SberMarket after forming a joint venture with Sber and Mail.Ru Group. Since then, it has grown to become the leading e-grocery service in Russia, utilizing a proprietary technology platform that connects retailers with consumers. With over 15,000 employees and contractors across 145 cities, SberMarket has successfully delivered more than 5 million orders and continues to enhance its offerings in the competitive online grocery market.

Dynamic Yield

Series D in 2018
Dynamic Yield Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in an AI-powered personalization platform designed to enhance customer engagement by delivering individualized experiences across various touchpoints, including web, mobile, email, kiosks, and IoT devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the company's platform integrates data management capabilities that provide a unified view of the customer, enabling marketers to create highly targeted digital interactions. Dynamic Yield's solutions encompass areas such as segmentation, omnichannel personalization, optimization, behavioral messaging, and product recommendations. The platform allows users to launch personalization campaigns, conduct A/B testing, and utilize machine learning for smartly triggered communications. Serving over 300 brands globally, Dynamic Yield caters to diverse industries, including e-commerce, media, travel, and gaming, as well as B2C and B2B markets. As of March 2019, Dynamic Yield operates as a subsidiary of McDonald's Corporation.

Esperanto Technologies

Series B in 2018
Esperanto Technologies Inc. specializes in developing energy-efficient computing solutions utilizing the open standard RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and Barcelona, Spain, the company focuses on addressing the demands of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning applications. By leveraging the RISC-V ISA, Esperanto aims to provide high-performance solutions that meet the needs of computationally intensive workloads while promoting flexibility and scalability. The founding team, with extensive experience in processor design and architecture, is committed to driving innovation in computing by offering clean-sheet solutions that avoid the limitations of legacy systems.

Spark Neuro

Series A in 2018
SPARK Neuro is a neuroscience company that revolutionizes the of audience engagement in advertising and entertainment. Instead of relying on traditional, biased research methods, SPARK Neuro goes right to the source, measuring brain and nervous system activity. SPARK Neuro quantifies attention and emotional levels with second-by-second precision. Founded in 2016, SPARK’s research is trusted by major brands including GM, Clorox, Toyota, Procter & Gamble, NBC, Universal Pictures, Telemundo, and Netflix.

ThetaRay

Series B in 2018
ThetaRay Ltd. develops advanced big data analytics solutions utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, focusing primarily on financial crime detection. The company offers a range of software solutions for anti-money laundering, fraud detection, and operational monitoring, catering to financial institutions, industrial manufacturers, aviation businesses, and critical infrastructure providers. Its technology enables clients to identify anomalies in real-time, manage risk, and uncover various issues such as money laundering schemes and fraudulent activities. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, ThetaRay has additional offices in New York, London, Mexico City, and Singapore. The company's innovative approach allows for rapid, accurate, and scalable detection of potential threats, helping organizations to not only mitigate risks but also to discover new growth opportunities.

Peek

Series B in 2018
Peek is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that simplifies the process of discovering and booking tours and activities throughout the United States. Founded in 2011, the company provides a technology platform that connects travelers with a variety of experiences, facilitating easy online bookings. Peek's offerings include a comprehensive selection of tours and lessons, curated by handpicked vendors and experts to cater to diverse travel preferences. Through its website and mobile app, Peek generates new customers and enhances the visibility of local operators, empowering them to manage and grow their businesses effectively.

CoverWallet

Convertible Note in 2018
CoverWallet, Inc. is an online platform that simplifies the management of business insurance policies for small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of insurance products, including general liability, workers' compensation, commercial property, professional liability, and cyber liability, among others. CoverWallet enables clients to compare rates, access certificates, receive advice, and obtain claims assistance, all through a user-friendly digital wallet. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, construction, healthcare, finance, and technology, providing businesses with the tools they need to understand, purchase, and manage their insurance needs efficiently. CoverWallet operates as a subsidiary of Aon Plc, enhancing its capabilities in the insurance sector.

Kiavi

Series D in 2018
LendingHome offers fix-and-flip bridge loans and rental loans for real estate investors. Its built-from-scratch technology simplifies every stage of the loan process, ensuring easy financing for both novices and experienced real estate investors. LendingHome was established in 2014 by James Herbert and Matt Humphrey in San Francisco, California.

ThetaRay

Venture Round in 2018
ThetaRay Ltd. develops advanced big data analytics solutions utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, focusing primarily on financial crime detection. The company offers a range of software solutions for anti-money laundering, fraud detection, and operational monitoring, catering to financial institutions, industrial manufacturers, aviation businesses, and critical infrastructure providers. Its technology enables clients to identify anomalies in real-time, manage risk, and uncover various issues such as money laundering schemes and fraudulent activities. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, ThetaRay has additional offices in New York, London, Mexico City, and Singapore. The company's innovative approach allows for rapid, accurate, and scalable detection of potential threats, helping organizations to not only mitigate risks but also to discover new growth opportunities.

Uber

Series G in 2016
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application connecting consumers with independent drivers for ridesharing services, as well as facilitating food delivery through its Eats segment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber has expanded its operations to over 600 cities worldwide, serving customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company has diversified its offerings into five segments: Rides, Eats, Freight, Other Bets, and Advanced Technologies Group. The Rides segment enables users to request rides from a variety of vehicle types, while the Eats segment allows for restaurant discovery and food delivery. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers for logistics services. Uber is also focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology through its Advanced Technologies Group. By leveraging its platform, Uber aims to enhance urban mobility and deliver innovative transportation solutions globally.

GridGain

Series B in 2016
GridGain Systems, Inc. offers multiple GridGain in-memory computing platform editions, support services, consulting services, and management tools for financial services, fintech, software, online business services, telecommunications, logistics and transportation, healthcare, and the Internet of Things industries in the United States and internationally. It offers GridGain Enterprise Edition, a data center replication, enterprise-grade security, and rolling upgrade solution; GridGain Community Edition, an open source in-memory computing platform; and GridGain Ultimate Edition, a solution for users that plan to use GridGain as an in-memory database. GridGain Systems, Inc. has a strategic partnership with Tech Mahindra. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Foster City, California.

Mobeewave

Series A in 2014
Mobeewave Inc. develops a PCI-compliant mobile point of sale platform that enables merchants to accept payments by tapping a contactless payment card on the back of their NFC-enabled mobile device. It serves merchant acquirers, software vendors, and transit authorities. The company has a strategic partnership with Samsung Electronics. Mobeewave Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Montréal, Canada. As of August 3, 2020, Mobeewave Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

IdentityMind

Series B in 2014
IdentityMind, creator of Trusted Digital Identities (TDIs), offers a SaaS platform for online risk management and compliance automation. We help companies reduce client onboarding fraud and transaction fraud, and improve AML, sanctions screening, and KYC. IdentityMind continuously builds, validates and risk scores digital identities through eDNA™ technology to ensure global business safety and compliance from customer on-boarding and throughout the customer lifecycle. We securely track the entities involved in each transaction (e.g. consumers, merchants, cardholders, payment wallets, alternative payment methods) to build payment reputations, and allow companies to identify and reduce potential fraud, evaluate merchant account applications, onboard accounts, enable identity verification services, and identify potential money laundering.

eToro

Series D in 2014
eToro is a social trading investment network that facilitates financial trading by allowing users to observe and replicate the trading activities of others. Established in 2007 and headquartered in London, the platform aims to democratize access to global markets by providing tools for both manual and automated trading across various asset classes, including traditional investments and cryptocurrencies. Its key features include the OpenBook and WebTrader platforms, which enable users to share live trading insights and learn from one another. eToro's model fosters a collaborative environment where investors can leverage the expertise of their peers while making informed trading decisions. The company also maintains registered offices in Cyprus and Israel, operating as a subsidiary of eToro Group Limited.

AMP Credit Technologies

Series A in 2014
AMP is dedicated to serving the needs of small businesses through banks and business service providers. They believe that many small businesses deserve easier access to capital, while banks and business service providers are well positioned to capitalise on this opportunity with their lower cost of capital, extensive distribution networks and established customer relationships. With AMP’s innovative credit scoring and loan servicing platform, refined and proven since its launch in 2010, their partner institutions can make capital easily accessible to small businesses with minimal development effort or investment and on terms that are fair and responsible.

NetGuardians

Series B in 2014
NetGuardians SA is a software company based in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, specializing in mitigation and risk assurance solutions for the banking and financial services sectors. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes big data, user behavior analysis, and transaction analytics to help financial institutions combat various types of fraud, including mobile banking and identity theft. Its key products include FraudGuardian, which addresses specific fraud challenges with predefined controls for continuous auditing, and RiskGuardian, a compliance automation tool that offers templates for regulations, automated controls, and reporting capabilities. Serving CIOs, CISOs, internal auditors, and compliance professionals across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, NetGuardians provides its solutions through resellers, ensuring adaptability for various fields of activity. The company also maintains offices in Nairobi, Warsaw, and Singapore.

Moven

Series A in 2014
Moven focuses on enabling banks and non-bank partners to leverage the Moven platform to acquire, engage, retain, and grow their customer base. Moven's app, debit card, and contactless payment sticker provide real-time spending insights that motivate customers to make smarter decisions and save more. Moven Enterprise was founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Walkbase

Series A in 2014
Walkbase is Europe's leading in-store retail analytics provider. With Walkbase’s solution retailers can measure and improve the impact of marketing on physical stores and personalise the in-store shopping experience. The company’s real-time system combines WiFi and beacon technology. Walkbase was founded in 2009 as a result of a research project at Finland’s Åbo Akademi University, which studied scalable cloud-based indoor positioning. Since 2011 the company has had several successful investment rounds and in 2013 it raised 3€ million A-series venture capital funding. The investors included SBT Venture Capital and Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, former CEO of Nokia. Walkbase is headquartered in Finland with offices in Helsinki and Turku. In 2014 the company opened its first offices in UK and US. For more information visit www.walkbase.com or follow on Twitter @walkbase .

Tufin

Series C in 2013
Tufin is the leader in Network Security Policy Orchestration for enterprise cybersecurity. More than half of the top 50 companies in the Forbes Global 2000 turn to Tufin to simplify management of some of the largest, most complex networks in the world, consisting of thousands of firewall and network devices and emerging hybrid cloud infrastructures. Enterprises select the company’s award-winning Tufin Orchestration Suite™ to increase agility in the face of ever-changing business demands while maintaining a robust security posture. The Suite reduces the attack surface and meets the need for greater visibility into secure and reliable application connectivity. Its network security automation enables enterprises to implement changes in minutes with proactive risk analysis and continuous policy compliance. Tufin serves over 2,000 customers spanning all industries and geographies; its products and technologies are patent-protected in the U.S. and other countries.