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

Past deals in Russia

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.