RUSNANO

RUSNANO is a principal investment firm based in Moscow, Russia, focused on the commercialization of high-tech projects and nanotechnology investments. Established in 2007, RUSNANO aims to develop the Russian nanotechnology industry through direct investments in private equity and venture capital, as well as fund investments. The firm prioritizes projects in sectors such as scientific research, new materials, biotechnology, energy, and robotics, with a particular interest in initiatives that will establish or modernize manufacturing facilities within Russia. RUSNANO seeks to invest in projects projected to generate significant revenue within five years and often co-invests alongside other partners. It operates through various modes of investment, including equity stakes, loans, and credit guarantees. Additionally, RUSNANO has a subsidiary, RUSNANO USA, Inc., which focuses on middle and late-stage companies in North America that support global technology development in fields such as semiconductors and advanced materials.

Anatoly Chubais

CEO and Founder

Vladimir Kozlov

Managing Director Investment Management

Olga Sadovskaya

Investment Director

90 past transactions

Panacela Labs

Series B in 2015
Panacela Labs, Inc. is a joint venture established in 2011, primarily focused on developing gene therapy drugs for cancer and infectious diseases. The company is a collaboration between Cleveland BioLabs, a clinical-stage biotechnology firm, and RUSNANO, a major Russian investment entity, along with key partnerships with renowned institutions such as Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Children’s Cancer Institute of Australia, and Cleveland Clinic Foundation. With a majority ownership of 54.6% held by Cleveland BioLabs, Panacela Labs operates from the Innovation Center "Skolkovo." The company's therapeutic innovations aim to enhance cancer immunotherapy, improve chemotherapy efficacy, and provide targeted treatments for prostate cancer and other conditions, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Selecta Biosciences

Series E in 2015
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases. The company's proprietary platform utilizes advances in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Selecta's lead product, SEL-212, has successfully completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, the company is advancing gene therapy candidates in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders, including SEL-302 for methylmalonic acidemia and SEL-313 for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences has established collaborations with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to enhance its research and development capabilities.

Motorica

Seed Round in 2015
Motorica is a company dedicated to the research and development of advanced technologies in medicine and robotics, specializing in the production of functional upper limb prostheses for everyday use. The company designs prosthetic devices that enhance hand movements for individuals with disabilities, utilizing innovative technology that reads electrical signals from muscle contractions. These signals are processed by a microprocessor that facilitates movement, allowing users to maneuver their forearms and wrists with ease. Motorica collaborates with both individuals and public and private prosthetic enterprises and is a resident of the Skolkovo Innovation Center, working alongside various international organizations in the prosthetics field.

Crocus Technology

Series E in 2015
Crocus Technology SA specializes in magnetic random access memory products and technologies tailored for the semiconductor and electronic systems industries. The company develops magnetic sensors and embedded memory technology that facilitate efficient sensor data gathering and processing. Its products are designed for diverse applications, including telecommunications, networking, storage, computing, and handheld devices. Crocus Technology's innovative solutions enable fast read and write operations while maintaining a compact footprint, which enhances chip performance and security for devices such as smart cards, mobile phones, and data servers. By focusing on high sensitivity, stable temperature performance, and low power consumption, the company aims to improve productivity for its clients across various sectors.

Kuibyshevazot

Venture Round in 2015
KuibyshevAzot, a Russian chemical company, specializes in the production of caprolactam and polyamide-6, serving the CIS and Eastern Europe. Additionally, it ranks among the top-10 Russian nitrogen producers, manufacturing ammonia and various nitrogen fertilizers, contributing 5% of Russia's total fertilizer output. The company's product portfolio includes urea, ammonium nitrate, and ammonium sulfate, along with technological gases supporting its main business areas. KuibyshevAzot's operations span Russia, Asia, and Europe.

Quantenna Communications

Venture Round in 2014
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Selecta Biosciences

Private Equity Round in 2014
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases. The company's proprietary platform utilizes advances in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Selecta's lead product, SEL-212, has successfully completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, the company is advancing gene therapy candidates in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders, including SEL-302 for methylmalonic acidemia and SEL-313 for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences has established collaborations with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to enhance its research and development capabilities.

SiTime

Series G in 2014
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company that specializes in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, which are designed to replace traditional quartz products. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SiTime operates internationally, with significant market presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States. The company's diverse product offerings include programmable OCXOs, precision super-TCXOs, MHz oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to various industries such as automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and the Internet of Things. With a notable market share, SiTime has shipped over 50 million devices, driving the industry's shift towards fully silicon-based timing solutions. The company's configurable products enable clients to enhance performance while reducing size and increasing reliability, ultimately streamlining their supply chains. SiTime's commitment to using standard semiconductor processes ensures high availability and short lead times, making it a preferred choice for leading manufacturers in the timing market.

Aquantia

Series G in 2014
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits for Ethernet connectivity, targeting data center, enterprise infrastructure, and access markets. The company creates solutions that serve as a crucial link between high-speed analog signals and digital information in computing and networking equipment. By focusing on delivering advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses network bandwidth bottlenecks arising from the rapid increase in Internet Protocol traffic. With a team of experts experienced in technology development and signal processing, Aquantia is well-equipped to innovate in the fast-evolving landscape of Ethernet solutions.

Compass-EOS

Series F in 2013
Compass-EOS radically changes network routing by shifting it into the age of silicon photonics. The Compass-EOS icPhotonics technology is the world’s first commercial silicon for inter-chip optical interconnect, unleashing the next revolution in routing architectures. Its family of carrier-grade routers is a new breed of scale-out routers, enabling SDN-based, simplified architectures in service provider networks. Since 2006 Compass has attracted top-tier investors ranging from leading venture capital funds to service providers and core routing suppliers.

SiTime

Series F in 2013
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company that specializes in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, which are designed to replace traditional quartz products. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SiTime operates internationally, with significant market presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States. The company's diverse product offerings include programmable OCXOs, precision super-TCXOs, MHz oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to various industries such as automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and the Internet of Things. With a notable market share, SiTime has shipped over 50 million devices, driving the industry's shift towards fully silicon-based timing solutions. The company's configurable products enable clients to enhance performance while reducing size and increasing reliability, ultimately streamlining their supply chains. SiTime's commitment to using standard semiconductor processes ensures high availability and short lead times, making it a preferred choice for leading manufacturers in the timing market.

Dauria Aerospace

Series B in 2013
Dauria Aerospace focuses on the development and manufacturing of next-generation, low-cost small satellites, utilizing advanced terrestrial microelectronics and micro-system technologies. The company aims to make satellite constellations financially viable, enabling operational services and new applications across various sectors. Plans include deploying constellations for earth observation and communications, which will support frequent vegetation monitoring for precision farming, traffic management, urban planning, and polar broadband services. Dauria collaborates with national governments for joint financing of these projects, allowing private investments to cover a broader range of services. Additionally, the company is enhancing its offerings through CloudEO, a cloud-based platform that integrates data, software, and processing capabilities to provide affordable geo-services. CloudEO fosters a collaborative ecosystem, enabling various stakeholders, from data providers to service users, to partner effectively and stimulate a growing market for commercial geo-applications. The beta version of CloudEO's Geo-Infrastructure Services, including the CloudEO Workbench and Store, is being released to selected users, with a full launch planned soon.

Evofem Biosciences

Series C in 2013
Evofem Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on addressing unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health. The company has developed Phexxi, the first and only hormone-free prescription vaginal gel approved in the United States for pregnancy prevention. In addition to Phexxi, Evofem is also working on EVO100, a vaginal pH regulator aimed at preventing the urogenital transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in women. Through its innovative products, Evofem Biosciences aims to enhance reproductive health care options for women.

Wireless Technologies Center

Venture Round in 2013
Wireless Technologies Center LLC engages in the manufacture of communications equipment. Wireless Technologies Center was founded in 2011, the LTE vendor is located in Tomsk, Siberia.

Pharmsynthez

Venture Round in 2013
Pharmsynthez is a Russian pharmaceutical company focused on the development, production, and distribution of innovative drugs. It operates in three key areas: laboratory research and development of new medications, preparation of original active pharmaceutical ingredients, and the commercialization of pharmaceutical products. The company specializes in creating technologies for organ-specific drug delivery and employs innovative manufacturing methods. Its comprehensive approach to drug manufacturing distinguishes Pharmsynthez from many other pharmaceutical firms in Russia, enabling it to contribute significantly to the healthcare sector through the introduction of original medicines and active ingredients.

TAE

Venture Round in 2013
TAE Technologies, Inc. is a company focused on developing clean fusion energy through advanced particle accelerator and plasma physics. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, with an additional office in Rancho Santa Margarita, TAE Technologies aims to create a new source of energy derived from natural processes that generates no harmful byproducts. With over two decades of research, the company is dedicated to commercializing safe and cost-effective fusion power solutions. TAE Technologies also contributes to advancements in power management, electric mobility, and life sciences, addressing the global energy demand while promoting sustainable and carbon-free energy alternatives.

SBT

Venture Round in 2013
SBT Management is a prominent Russian manufacturer specializing in the design and production of wireless communication systems. Utilizing advanced 90/40-nanometer processors, the company develops a range of equipment for wireless networks, including low- and medium-speed radio-relay devices, antenna systems, and mobile radio networks. SBT employs state-of-the-art measurement, laboratory, testing, and manufacturing technologies sourced from leading international suppliers. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides tailored development services for various clients, including manufacturing firms, research institutions, design organizations, and telecom network integrators. Through its commitment to innovation, SBT delivers comprehensive wireless solutions for diverse applications, such as transport systems, terminals, processors, chips, and aerial equipment.

DSK Grad

Venture Round in 2013
DSK Grad LLC is a high-tech design and manufacturing company based in Naro-Fominsk, Russia, specializing in prefabricated residential construction units. Established in 2014, it is the first national-scale manufacturer of such units to emerge in the Russian market in three decades. DSK Grad distinguishes itself by integrating advanced international technologies and innovative solutions developed by RUSNANO into its production processes. The company utilizes specialized materials, including paints and concrete plasticizers from established partners, to enhance the quality and efficiency of its products. DSK Grad aims to set new standards in the construction industry by demonstrating that innovative technologies can improve product quality while reducing costs, particularly through savings on transportation and maintenance of prefabricated buildings. Its commitment to employing nanotechnology in construction underscores its role as a pioneer in the sector.

OCSiAl

Venture Round in 2012
OCSiAl, headquartered in Luxembourg, is the world's largest manufacturer of graphene nanotubes, employing over 420 experts across various countries including the United States, China, India, and Europe. The company's primary product, graphene nanotubes, is recognized for its remarkable properties and is becoming an industrial standard in numerous sectors, particularly in the development of silicon-anode batteries for electric vehicles. With 97% of the global production capacity for graphene nanotubes, OCSiAl plays a crucial role in advancing technologies that enhance energy efficiency, durability, and safety in products such as elastomers, composites, and coatings. The company has experienced rapid growth, achieving unicorn status in 2019 and increasing its valuation to approximately $2 billion by 2021, with ongoing growth since then. One of its notable investors is Daikin Industries, a leader in the HVAC sector.

Evofem Biosciences

Series C in 2012
Evofem Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on addressing unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health. The company has developed Phexxi, the first and only hormone-free prescription vaginal gel approved in the United States for pregnancy prevention. In addition to Phexxi, Evofem is also working on EVO100, a vaginal pH regulator aimed at preventing the urogenital transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in women. Through its innovative products, Evofem Biosciences aims to enhance reproductive health care options for women.

Regado Biosciences

Series E in 2012
Regado Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of aptamer-based therapeutics, particularly those that offer antidote-controlled solutions for managing anticoagulation. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company has developed REG1, a treatment for patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention. Regado's innovative approach involves the use of antithrombotic aptamers combined with controlling agents, which target both arterial and venous thrombosis, aiming to enhance patient safety and treatment efficacy.

Lilliputian Systems

Venture Round in 2012
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.

MAPPER Lithography

Venture Round in 2012
MAPPER Lithography B.V. specializes in developing maskless lithography infrastructure for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands, the company designs and manufactures tools that utilize multiple electron-beam technology for semiconductor production. This innovative approach enables the fabrication of chips without the need for traditional masks, streamlining the manufacturing process. MAPPER Lithography also operates a manufacturing facility in Moscow, Russia, further supporting its capabilities in the semiconductor sector.

Aquantia

Series F in 2012
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits for Ethernet connectivity, targeting data center, enterprise infrastructure, and access markets. The company creates solutions that serve as a crucial link between high-speed analog signals and digital information in computing and networking equipment. By focusing on delivering advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses network bandwidth bottlenecks arising from the rapid increase in Internet Protocol traffic. With a team of experts experienced in technology development and signal processing, Aquantia is well-equipped to innovate in the fast-evolving landscape of Ethernet solutions.

NeoPhotonics

Post in 2012
NeoPhotonics is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical components and subsystems used in high-speed digital communications networks. The company offers a comprehensive range of active and passive optical products tailored for various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), data communications, storage area networks, and both metro and long-haul networks. Its product lineup includes transceivers, integrated splitters, multiplexers, and advanced optical modules, all designed to support a wide array of data rates and applications. Notably, NeoPhotonics is recognized for its innovative silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology, which plays a crucial role in modern optical networks. Additionally, the company produces MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of communication systems.

Beneq

Venture Round in 2012
Beneq is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of equipment for thin film atomic layer deposition (ALD) and aerosol coatings. It provides advanced production and research tools designed for nano-scale thin film coatings, primarily targeting the semiconductor industry and other research and development sectors. Beneq's technology aims to enhance product longevity and performance, particularly through its thin film electroluminescent (TFEL) displays. By focusing on innovative ALD technology, Beneq supports various industrial applications, contributing to advancements in the field of nanotechnology.

Quantenna Communications

Private Equity Round in 2012
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

BIND Therapeutics

Series D in 2012
BIND Therapeutics is a clinical-stage nanomedicine platform company focused on developing targeted and programmable therapeutics known as Accurins. These innovative therapeutics are engineered with specific physical and chemical properties to effectively target particular cells or tissues, allowing for the concentration of therapeutic agents at disease sites. This approach aims to enhance treatment efficacy while reducing adverse effects on healthy tissues. BIND Therapeutics primarily concentrates on oncology, with its lead drug candidate, BIND-014, currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. The company also collaborates with biopharmaceutical firms to develop Accurins utilizing therapeutic payloads from their pipelines. Its operations extend to the United States and Russia, focusing on targeting tumors at tissue, cellular, and molecular levels.

Selecta Biosciences

Series D in 2012
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases. The company's proprietary platform utilizes advances in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Selecta's lead product, SEL-212, has successfully completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, the company is advancing gene therapy candidates in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders, including SEL-302 for methylmalonic acidemia and SEL-313 for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences has established collaborations with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to enhance its research and development capabilities.

AQUANOVA

Venture Round in 2012
AQUANOVA is a Russian industrial manufacturer specializing in the production of NovaSOL® solubilizates, which are nanoparticle-based additives. Utilizing advanced technology from Germany, AQUANOVA encapsulates active organic substances within micelles approximately 30 nanometers in diameter. This innovative approach enhances the effectiveness of natural components while optimizing economic performance by significantly reducing the quantity of costly natural substances required in final products, such as food ingredients, by three to five times without compromising functionality. The company's product range includes complex additives for the food industry and active substances for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors, which incorporate antioxidants, vitamin complexes, preservatives, nutrients, natural dyes, and oils. AQUANOVA operates a fully automated and high-tech production facility to ensure the quality and consistency of its offerings.

Akrilan

Private Equity Round in 2012
Akrilan, LLC, founded in 2002 and based in Vladimir, Russia, specializes in the manufacture of acrylic dispersions for the paint and varnish industry. The company offers a diverse range of products designed for the production of decorative water-soluble paints, primers, sealants, putties, and plasters. Among its offerings, Acrilan 101 stands out as a versatile product known for its exceptional film properties and strong adhesive characteristics. Akrilan's water polymeric dispersions are designed to be environmentally efficient, containing no alkylphenol ethoxylates and featuring low levels of volatile organic compounds. This focus on sustainability helps manufacturers reduce costs while enhancing the performance attributes of their products.

ICM Glass Kaluga

Venture Round in 2011
ICM Glass Kaluga specializes in the production of heat-insulating materials using a nanotechnological approach to process unsorted cullet. The company manufactures foam glass, a novel material for the Russian market, which offers unique thermophysical and operational characteristics. Foam glass is recognized for its wide temperature range of application, impermeability to vapor and water, non-flammability, size stability, high strength, and resistance to aggressive substances, including acids, as well as to rodents and insects. This innovative material is essential for construction and industrial engineering projects, serving as a universal particulate for thermal insulation, thus facilitating the creation of heat-insulated homes and chambers.

Novomet

Venture Round in 2011
Novomet is a manufacturer specializing in artificial lift equipment and electrical submersible pumps for the oilfield services and energy industries. The company focuses on producing high-capacity oil production equipment designed to operate in challenging conditions, utilizing advanced nanostructured protective coatings made from materials like tungsten carbide, titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, chrome, and molybdenum. Novomet's submersible pumps are recognized for their reliability and energy efficiency, particularly in difficult oil production environments. The company holds a 25% market share in Russia and a 3% share internationally for submersible extractive equipment. In addition to manufacturing, Novomet is developing a global service network to provide comprehensive maintenance and support for electric centrifugal pumps, including assistance with reservoir pressure maintenance and water injection systems, thus addressing the challenges of decreasing oil recovery factors.

LED Microsensor NT

Venture Round in 2011
LED Microsensor NT specializes in the production of LEDs and photodiodes specifically designed for the mid-infrared spectrum, covering wavelengths from 1,600 to 5,000 nanometers. This unique capability allows the company to offer a comprehensive range of optoelectronic devices that serve as foundational components for sensors capable of detecting a variety of substances in liquids, gases, and solids. The sensors developed using these mid-infrared LEDs can identify over 50 different substances and facilitate the simultaneous analysis of up to 10 components through a multicolored matrix. Their rapid response times make them particularly suitable for dynamic applications, such as monitoring substances on conveyor lines or within liquid flows.

Selecta Biosciences

Series D in 2011
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases. The company's proprietary platform utilizes advances in immunobiology and nanotechnology to create targeted immunomodulatory nanoparticles. Selecta's lead product, SEL-212, has successfully completed Phase II clinical trials for chronic refractory gout. Additionally, the company is advancing gene therapy candidates in preclinical development for rare metabolic disorders, including SEL-302 for methylmalonic acidemia and SEL-313 for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Selecta Biosciences has established collaborations with various organizations, including Spark Therapeutics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to enhance its research and development capabilities.

PET-Technology

Venture Round in 2011
PET-Technology operates a network of medical centers focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as the production of radiopharmaceuticals. The company is establishing facilities for the production of isotope 18O and two cyclotron sites in Lipetsk and Ufa to generate short-lived isotopes essential for medical use. PET technology is pivotal for early cancer diagnosis and is also utilized in cardiology and neurology. The radiopharmaceuticals developed by PET-Technology are specifically absorbed by tumor tissues and metabolically active areas, enhancing diagnostic accuracy. By integrating positron emission tomography (PET) with computed tomography (CT), the technology provides detailed three-dimensional images that reveal functional changes in tissues alongside high-resolution anatomical details. This advanced diagnostic capability allows for the identification of 18 percent more tumors at early stages, significantly improving patient prognoses and reducing mortality rates.

Galen

Venture Round in 2011
Galen" is a domestic manufacturer of modern composite materials for industrial civil engineering, electric power industry and the road industry. As a developer and pioneer in the implementation of basalt plastic technologies in Russia, Western and Eastern Europe, today Galen is the leader of the domestic market in basalt plastic construction materials. The company occupies more than 50% of the composite communications market in Russia and the CIS. The plant is a successful manufacturer of flexible connections, facade dowels, fittings and mesh. Products made of composite material - basalt plastic, developed and patented by Galen, are know-how. The use of these high-strength corrosion-resistant products instead of metal analogs allows improving the quality of the facilities under construction and at the same time reducing the cost of construction. The plant’s products have been praised abroad, more than 20% of the products are shipped to foreign countries, and thousands of “passive” houses have been built in the UK using flexible Galen links.

Fiber Optic Systems

Venture Round in 2011
Optic Fiber Systems is a Russian company focused on the production of optical fibers for communication cables used by telecommunication companies. Established in 2015, its manufacturing facility is located in Saransk, the capital of Mordovia. The company commenced commercial production in late 2016 and has since achieved significant output, reaching 2,000 kilometers of fiber by March 2018. Specializing in single-mode optical fibers, the company utilizes glass alloyed with germanium, encased in a thicker layer of pure glass, to ensure the reliability and durability of its products. This focus on quality enables clients in the communication industry to effectively prepare trunk cables for data transfer.

Nearmedic

Venture Round in 2011
Nearmedic is a pharmaceutical company focused on the production and development of antiviral medications, particularly emphasizing its flagship product, Kagocel. This antiviral drug, available over the counter, leverages a unique formulation that combines a plant-based molecule with a nanosized polymer carrier, enhancing its pharmacological activity while minimizing toxicity. Nearmedic is in the process of establishing a new GMP-compliant manufacturing facility, which will allow it to transition away from rented production spaces and significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities. This expansion aims to strengthen its market position in Russia and the CIS. In addition to Kagocel, Nearmedic is involved in the full-cycle production of nanomedicines, as well as the development of diagnostic kits and laboratory equipment, contributing to advancements in patient health and treatment options for various viral infections, including flu and herpes.

Panacela Labs

Series A in 2011
Panacela Labs, Inc. is a joint venture established in 2011, primarily focused on developing gene therapy drugs for cancer and infectious diseases. The company is a collaboration between Cleveland BioLabs, a clinical-stage biotechnology firm, and RUSNANO, a major Russian investment entity, along with key partnerships with renowned institutions such as Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Children’s Cancer Institute of Australia, and Cleveland Clinic Foundation. With a majority ownership of 54.6% held by Cleveland BioLabs, Panacela Labs operates from the Innovation Center "Skolkovo." The company's therapeutic innovations aim to enhance cancer immunotherapy, improve chemotherapy efficacy, and provide targeted treatments for prostate cancer and other conditions, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Nesscap Energy

Post in 2011
Nesscap Energy specializes in the development and manufacturing of ultracapacitors, which are advanced energy storage devices known for their high energy density and extended cycle life. These products, also referred to as supercapacitors or electric double layer capacitors (EDLC), offer significantly greater power capabilities compared to conventional capacitors, achieving more than ten times the power and over a thousand times the cycle life. Nesscap's ultracapacitors are utilized in various sectors, including the hybrid vehicle and alternative energy markets, as well as in industrial applications, where reliable and efficient power solutions are essential.

Joule Unlimited

Venture Round in 2011
Joule Unlimited, Inc., established in 2007, specializes in developing technology to produce low-carbon transportation fuels. The company's core process involves using solar energy to convert waste CO2 into renewable fuels, such as ethanol and hydrocarbons suitable for diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline. Joule Unlimited serves a global customer base, with operations in the United States, Europe, Australia, Mexico, and China. Notably, it has a strategic partnership with Audi. The company's products include Sunflow-E, a solar ethanol, and Sunflow-D, a solar diesel. Joule Unlimited is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and The Hague, the Netherlands, and production facilities in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Thermointech

Venture Round in 2011
Thermointech specializes in thermoelectric products and solutions, focusing on both ready-made and custom-developed systems. The company operates a technology platform dedicated to the synthesis of thermoelectric materials and the full automation of their production processes. By leveraging innovative technologies, Thermointech provides clients with high-quality products and services in the field of nanotechnology, specifically related to thermoelectric materials and coatings. Their offerings aim to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions tailored to meet various client needs.

NEVZ-CERAMICS

Venture Round in 2011
Close Joint-Stock Company NEVZ-CERAMICS specializes in the development and production of nanostructured ceramics for various industries, including power, radio electronics, machine engineering, and petrochemicals. The company offers a range of products, such as ceramic substrates, metalized alumina oxide and alumina nitride ceramics, insulators, and bioceramics tailored for medical applications like endoprostheses and implants. NEVZ-CERAMICS aims to expand the applications of ceramics, particularly in the medical field, through the creation of biocompatible nanoceramics for traumatology and orthopedics. The company is equipped with advanced production facilities, research laboratories, and transportation infrastructure to support its operations. Founded in 2011 and based in Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, NEVZ-CERAMICS serves a diverse clientele across several sectors, including atomic power and chemical industries.

Monocrystal

Venture Round in 2011
Monocrystal, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of synthetic monocrystalline sapphire and composite materials, serving high-tech applications in electronics and optical devices. The company specializes in producing sapphire wafers utilized in light-emitting diodes (LEDs), smartphones, tablet PCs, and smartwatches, as well as for various optical components and high-precision instruments. Monocrystal holds a dominant position in the global sapphire market, supplying approximately 50% of the world's sapphires used in LEDs, with 95% of its products exported to 25 countries. Its offerings include sapphire wafers for radiofrequency switches, optical parts for industrial applications, and metallization pastes for solar cells. The company also provides a range of other products, including automotive pastes, LED phosphors, polishing slurries, and precious metal powders. Founded in 1999 and based in Stavropol, Russian Federation, Monocrystal operates as a subsidiary of Concern Energomera JSC, catering to manufacturers of LEDs, integrated circuits, and solar cells both domestically and internationally.

SiTime

Series E in 2011
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company that specializes in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, which are designed to replace traditional quartz products. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SiTime operates internationally, with significant market presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States. The company's diverse product offerings include programmable OCXOs, precision super-TCXOs, MHz oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to various industries such as automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and the Internet of Things. With a notable market share, SiTime has shipped over 50 million devices, driving the industry's shift towards fully silicon-based timing solutions. The company's configurable products enable clients to enhance performance while reducing size and increasing reliability, ultimately streamlining their supply chains. SiTime's commitment to using standard semiconductor processes ensures high availability and short lead times, making it a preferred choice for leading manufacturers in the timing market.

RU-VEM

Venture Round in 2011
RU-VEM LLC is a Russian company specializing in the development and manufacturing of vacuum equipment and technologies, as well as energy-saving solutions based on variable frequency drives. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including production, design, and maintenance. RU-VEM's equipment is built on a unified technology platform, with each unit featuring an integrated modem that allows for remote monitoring and online adjustments to address malfunctions. The firm also produces vacuum units designed for applying various modified coatings, such as anticorrosive and wear-resistant layers. Looking ahead, RU-VEM plans to establish a center dedicated to upgrading existing vacuum equipment, developing new technologies, and creating innovative deposition methods tailored to client specifications.

Nanolek

Venture Round in 2011
Nanolek is a Russian biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and production of high-quality medicines and vaccines that adhere to GMP standards. The company focuses on creating import-substituting drugs aimed at addressing socially significant diseases, particularly in the Russian healthcare market. Its product portfolio includes vaccines and medications for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases such as whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, and illnesses caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b. Additionally, Nanolek is involved in the localization of drugs produced by global pharmaceutical companies, further contributing to the country's healthcare needs.

Advenira

Venture Round in 2011
Advenira Enterprises is a startup focused on thin film deposition technology, specializing in innovative hardware, precursors, and processing techniques. The company has developed a novel Solution Derived Nanocomposite (SDN) technology that enables low-cost, high-throughput deposition of multifunctional coatings. This technology has a wide range of applications, including the production of energy-efficient architectural glass, solar cells, flat panel displays, and advanced equipment for the semiconductor industry. Advenira's nanocomposite coating materials are designed to be durable and environmentally friendly, contributing to the longevity of products in various sectors such as energy-efficient windows and food packaging. By providing effective coating solutions, Advenira aims to reduce costs and minimize environmental impact across multiple industries.

Plastic Logic

Venture Round in 2011
Plastic Logic Ltd specializes in the development and manufacturing of plastic electronics, particularly flexible displays. The company produces both color and monochrome electrophoretic displays, which are utilized in a variety of applications including smartphones, e-readers, tablets, signage, wristwatches, and automotive displays. With a focus on lightweight, shatterproof, and energy-efficient technology, Plastic Logic's products offer significant advantages over traditional screens. The company's manufacturing capabilities are centered in Dresden, Germany, where it operates a pioneering facility dedicated to organic electronics. It serves a diverse clientele, including OEMs, system integrators, and device manufacturers in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia. Additionally, Plastic Logic collaborates with third-party companies through an open pilot line, providing expertise in the industrialization of flexible electronics. Founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge, Plastic Logic continues to innovate in the field of flexible display technology.

Plastic Logic

Debt Financing in 2011
Plastic Logic Ltd specializes in the development and manufacturing of plastic electronics, particularly flexible displays. The company produces both color and monochrome electrophoretic displays, which are utilized in a variety of applications including smartphones, e-readers, tablets, signage, wristwatches, and automotive displays. With a focus on lightweight, shatterproof, and energy-efficient technology, Plastic Logic's products offer significant advantages over traditional screens. The company's manufacturing capabilities are centered in Dresden, Germany, where it operates a pioneering facility dedicated to organic electronics. It serves a diverse clientele, including OEMs, system integrators, and device manufacturers in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia. Additionally, Plastic Logic collaborates with third-party companies through an open pilot line, providing expertise in the industrialization of flexible electronics. Founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge, Plastic Logic continues to innovate in the field of flexible display technology.

Nanoelectro

Venture Round in 2011
Nanoelectro specializes in the manufacturing of advanced nanostructured electrical cables designed for electrotechnical applications. The company produces up to 50 tons of ultradurable cable annually, utilizing a unique production process that involves melting and serially assembling bimetallic rough-forged materials. These materials undergo deformation to incorporate niobic fibers ranging from 6 nm to 10 nm in thickness into a copper matrix, resulting in composite wires that can contain up to 400 million fibers in a 2×3 mm cross section. This innovative structure provides exceptional mechanical durability, with tensile strength between 1,000 MPa and 1,200 MPa, while maintaining electrical conductivity levels of 65 percent to 85 percent of ultrapure copper. Nanoelectro has attracted significant interest from both Russian and international companies seeking to purchase its advanced superwire products.

RST Invent

Venture Round in 2011
RST Invent uses 90-nanometer technology in the manufacturing an ultra high frequency RFID chips. The company develops and supplies RFID tags, equipment, and software intended for production, trade, logistics, inventory, and combating counterfeiting.

RUSALOX

Venture Round in 2010
RUSALOX is a high-tech company based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in the development and manufacturing of circuit plates and substrates with high thermal conductivity. Founded in 2010, RUSALOX utilizes a unique aluminum oxide technology that enhances cooling efficiency for heat-dissipating electronic components. Their product offerings include multilayer and one-layer plates, as well as heat-conducting substrates designed for various applications, such as Chip-On-Board technologies, microwave electronics, and advanced packaging systems. The company's innovative substrates feature a patented design that combines an insulating layer on a metal core with a circuit layer, resulting in superior heat dissipation compared to traditional organic PCBs. This allows for high-density integration of electronic components on a single substrate, addressing the increasing challenges of heat generation in multifunctional electronics. RUSALOX's products are noted for their competitive pricing and performance, comparable to standard ceramics.

Neutron Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Neutron Technologies commercialize pioneering work by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Explosives and Narcotics Detectors, both of Dubna, Russia, in the use of labeled neutrons for identifying explosives and narcotics. Several leading research centers and governmental agencies—the All-Russia Research Institute of Automatics, the Bochvar All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Inorganic Materials, the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, and others—contributed to product development and will continue to play a role as need for new products evolves.

RMT

Venture Round in 2010
RMT Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in the development and production of thermoelectric cooling (TEC) modules and devices for optoelectronic applications. The company offers a broad range of over 2,000 miniature thermoelectric coolers designed for various sectors, including telecommunications, industrial, medical, and aerospace. RMT's product lineup includes TEC modules, micro cooling sub-mounts, TEC controllers, diagnostic devices, and optical gas analyzers, as well as software for optimizing cooling solutions. RMT is noted for its commitment to quality, holding ISO 9001 certification, and is the only Russian company certified by the Russian State Space Agency to provide thermoelectric coolers for aerospace applications. With additional sales operations in Berlin and China, RMT aims to deliver high-quality standard and customized cooling solutions while ensuring superior customer service.

Mipex

Venture Round in 2010
Mipex Technology specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced infrared gas sensors for industrial safety applications, focusing on the detection of combustible gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbons. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Mipex has developed a range of sensors that utilize patented technology involving light emitters and photodiodes made from solid-state alloys. These innovations not only enhance detection accuracy but also contribute to lower power consumption, thereby improving safety standards in various industrial settings. The company's MIPEX infrared gas sensors have significantly impacted the combustible gas detection market, solidifying Mipex's reputation as a leader in this field.

Profotech

Venture Round in 2010
Profotech specializes in the production of advanced fiber-optic systems designed for measuring energy consumption and enhancing power grid protection. The company integrates nanofibers into its fiber-optic current and voltage sensors, which allows for innovative solutions tailored to the power sector and other energy-intensive industries. By utilizing nanosized quartz ribs within a load-bearing quartz sheath, Profotech's technology offers superior performance characteristics compared to traditional products. This focus on domestic production aims to replace imported equipment with locally manufactured alternatives that provide better consumer properties, ultimately enhancing efficiency in energy management.

Liotech

Venture Round in 2010
Liotech operates a large-scale production facility in Russia that specializes in manufacturing next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on supplying batteries for urban electric transport, notably providing products for the Trolza Trolleybus Plant, which utilizes Liotech's batteries for trolleybuses that can operate autonomously. Additionally, Liotech plays a significant role in the energy market, having supplied accumulator cells for a hybrid electric power plant developed by Hevel Company in Menza Village, Zabaikalye Territory. These cells are part of a 300 kWh energy storage system, and there are plans for Hevel to construct two more hybrid electric power plants in the region, where Liotech's products may also be implemented. Liotech's batteries are designed to enhance resource conservation and improve living standards, finding applications in vehicles, energy storage systems, and emergency power supplies.

Plastic Logic

Venture Round in 2010
Plastic Logic Ltd specializes in the development and manufacturing of plastic electronics, particularly flexible displays. The company produces both color and monochrome electrophoretic displays, which are utilized in a variety of applications including smartphones, e-readers, tablets, signage, wristwatches, and automotive displays. With a focus on lightweight, shatterproof, and energy-efficient technology, Plastic Logic's products offer significant advantages over traditional screens. The company's manufacturing capabilities are centered in Dresden, Germany, where it operates a pioneering facility dedicated to organic electronics. It serves a diverse clientele, including OEMs, system integrators, and device manufacturers in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia. Additionally, Plastic Logic collaborates with third-party companies through an open pilot line, providing expertise in the industrialization of flexible electronics. Founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge, Plastic Logic continues to innovate in the field of flexible display technology.

IRE-Polus

Venture Round in 2010
IRE-Polus is a manufacturer of fiber laser and telecommunication equipment. It begins more than two decades ago with Russian company IRE-Polus. Its story of creating a scientific and manufacturing corporation of global magnitude is unique in the history of Russian high technology. Established by Russian physicist and fiber laser pioneer Valentin Gapontsev, IPG Photonics has become over the past six years the world leader in fiber lasers, related instruments, and systems derived from the lasers. The corporation holds 75 percent of the global fiber laser market. Its shares are traded on the NASDAQ. And Russia’s IRE-Polus, the starting point for these advances, will soon become one of three manufacturing locations for the US-based company and project initiator; the others are in Germany and the United States.

BiOptix Diagnostics

Series B in 2010
BiOptix LLC is an analytical instrumentation company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development of array-based biomolecule detection systems and molecular interaction analysis instruments. The company’s product offerings include cell array biodetector systems, biochip and optical cartridges, as well as pre-production small footprint and single cell biodetector systems. These products are designed to detect a diverse range of molecules and microorganisms, such as micro RNA, nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies, bacteria, viruses, carbohydrates, lipids, and low molecular weight drugs. BiOptix serves various sectors, including clinical biomarkers and diagnostics, personalized medicine, infectious disease, drug discovery, and academic research, among others. Founded in 2003 and originally named AlphaSniffer, LLC, the company rebranded to BiOptix in May 2008 and operates as a subsidiary of Bioptix, Inc.

HemaCore

Venture Round in 2010
HemaCore, founded in 2010, is a biotech company dedicated to the development and implementation of innovative in vitro diagnostic technologies for hemostasis, specifically through its thrombodynamics assay. This advanced coagulation test provides clinicians with clear and reliable assessments of patients' coagulation states, enabling the effective management of bleeding and thrombosis risk. By creating instant-diagnostic devices, HemaCore addresses blood-clotting disorders that can lead to serious health complications such as heart attacks and strokes. The company's focus on developing efficient diagnostic tools enhances the capabilities of healthcare practitioners in delivering timely and effective patient care.

Zao Nir

Venture Round in 2010
Zao Nir is a full-cycle production of instruments with nanostructured PVD coating using a deposition technology developed at Kurchatov Institute Researchers at the Kurchatov Institute developed the technology used in this project—application of nanostructured coatings to metal-cutting instruments. The coatings increase wear resistance of the tools by 2.5 times, decreasing the frequency of replacement and lowering overall tool costs.

New Technologies of Construction

Venture Round in 2010
New Technologies of Construction” (NTC LLC) is an active industrial manufacturer of the innovative material—the UNIREM paving asphalt modifier. The manufacture of the UNIREM composite material is based on active rubber powder and makes use of the Russian technology made by the Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences: high temperature shear grinding of polymeric materials and high-dispersity materials with elements of micro and nanostructures produced on the basis of this technology. The use of the UNIREM modifier in the construction/reconstruction/repair of road facilities allows for up to a twofold reduction in grooves on the road surface, a reduction in the formation of thermal cracks and coating defects, a reduction in the formation of fatigue cracks, and an increase in the period between repair work on the asphalt concrete pavement by 20-25%. Effective use of the UNIREM modifier has been verified on more than 20 million sq m of road surface laid on various public road facilities including federal highways with high traffic flow. NTC’ products have been applied in 28 regions of the Russian Federation. The effectiveness of the use of the UNIREM modifier has been proven by the results of 10-year monitoring studies of public road facilities. The most recent monitoring studies were conducted by an independent laboratory at the end of 2017.

Microbor

Venture Round in 2010
Microbor Composite Co. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced composite materials, specifically Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) and Nano Cubic Boron Nitride (NCBN). As the first global producer of commercial tools made from NCBN, the company offers products that exceed the strength of synthetic diamond while maintaining excellent temperature and wear resistance. Microbor's cutting tools are designed for precision and quality, catering to various geometries and sizes of interchangeable soldered and monolithic plates for turning and milling applications. This innovation enables businesses to enhance accuracy in their machining processes.

Russian Quartz

Venture Round in 2010
Russian Quartz is a modernization and expansion of high purity quartz production at the Kyshtym Mining production facility and quartz deposit Portfolio company Russian Quartz will produce quartz concentrates at the Kyshtym Mining facility in Chelyabinsk Oblast. Under the project, the field-based complex, which is currently mining and processing quartz and preparing high-purity concentrates, will be technically upgraded. The quartz concentrates are feedstock for obtaining high purity quartz with many high-technology applications: microelectronics, heavy-duty and ultraviolet lighting, special-purpose optics, and quartz ceramics, to name a few. The project to upgrade the complex will be implemented over three years in two phases. When phase two is finished, the company’s annual production capacity will have grown nearly sevenfold: from 1,500 tons to 10,000 tons of quartz concentrate with purity ranging from IOTA Standard to IOTA 6 grade.

Mikron

Venture Round in 2010
Micron" is the largest manufacturer and exporter of microelectronics in Russia, the center of expertise and the technological leader of the Russian semiconductor industry. Micron produces more than 700 product types, including integrated circuits for secured data carriers, identification, payment and transport documents, power management and RFID marking for various sectors of the digital economy.

MetaClay

Venture Round in 2010
MetaClay specializes in the production of advanced modified layered nanosilicates, masterbatches, and polymer nanocomposites. The technology behind their products is rooted in the innovations of prominent Russian scientific institutions. MetaClay's coatings significantly enhance the lifespan of metal pipes, extending it to 60-80 years, while also improving durability under extreme temperature conditions and reducing gas permeability. These coatings have been validated by Gazprom VNIIGAZ for use in large-diameter pipes for major gas pipeline projects, including the Power of Siberia Gas Pipeline. MetaClay aims to certify its nano-coated pipes for additional projects with Transneft and Rosneft. With its technological advantages and cost-effective solutions, MetaClay is positioned to challenge foreign competitors in the Russian market, particularly Borealis, by offering more efficient one-layer coatings that maintain protective properties while reducing application costs.

Manel

Venture Round in 2010
Manel specializes in developing advanced process lines for applying porous, inorganic, and non-metallic nanostructured coatings to metal surfaces, particularly aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and zirconium. The company's core technology, micro-arc oxidation, significantly enhances the durability of these metals by providing increased resistance to wear, corrosion, and heat, while also improving their aesthetic qualities. This innovative approach not only opens up new applications for these metals but also helps reduce production costs. Additionally, Manel's technology is environmentally friendly, minimizing safety risks associated with explosions and eliminating the generation of hazardous waste such as cyanide or nickel and chrome byproducts. The development team, led by Professor Anatoly Mamaev, has focused on creating high-technological equipment that supports organizations in implementing these advanced coating technologies.

Nanotech-Dubna

Venture Round in 2010
Nanotech-Dubna specializes in the development of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on colloidal quantum dots. These semiconductor crystals, typically measuring below 10 nanometers, exhibit exceptional photostability and a broad spectrum of fluorescence, allowing them to emit different colors based on their size. The company's products cater to a wide array of industrial markets, including security applications, next-generation LED lighting, biomedical markers, and electronics. The unique properties of quantum dots enable advancements in various fields such as biomedicine, telecommunications, and optoelectronics, positioning Nanotech-Dubna at the forefront of nanotechnology innovation.

Membranium

Venture Round in 2010
Membranium is a Russian company specializing in the production of nanostructured membrane flat-sheets and elements used in various water purification technologies, including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and ultrafiltration. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of pure water production through advanced membrane technologies. Its products feature specialized pores that facilitate the provision of clean and safe drinking water while reducing costs associated with water purification. By prioritizing quality and innovation, Membranium aims to elevate national membrane science and technology on the global stage, ensuring access to ultraclean, salt-free water that is free from harmful microbes.

Advanced Technologies Center

Venture Round in 2010
Advanced Technologies Center manufactures analytical instruments for research in materials science, biology, and medicine. Production of high-precision sensors for analyses of chemical and biological substances. dvanced Technologies Center manufactures the FemtoScan series of scanning probe microscopes—precision instruments that use the mechanical movement of a probe (cantilever) to study the surface of an object. The microscopes are precise to about one nanometer. ATC also produces atomic scales that can register the presence of particles of various substances at the level of individual atoms. One promising application of these scales is as quick-response biosensors. The company has established an R&D center where it will conduct research to perfect technology, carry out engineering development, and test prototypes and models. The center will supply software to work in instrument-managing and image-processing modes. The scanning probe microscopes that ATC produces are capable of more than 50 sophisticated research regimes—contact atomic force microscopy, resonance atomic force microscopy, scanning frictional microscopy, scanning resistance microscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy, electrostatic microscopy, magnetic force microscopy, force curve analysis, and nanolithography among them. Combining compact size with powerful software packages, ATC instruments can be accessed through the Internet with open architecture.

Rosana

Venture Round in 2010
Rosana specializes in the production of natural proteins and peptides for use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and biotechnology products. The company operates modern processing plants that are equipped with advanced technology, ensuring high-performance deep processing of animal raw materials. Rosana's offerings include specialized food products and fodders, such as functional meat proteins and functional feather keratins, aimed at providing customers with premium products at competitive prices.

NikoMag

Venture Round in 2010
The NIKOMAG company specializes in the production of high-purity magnesia products - chloride, oxide and magnesium hydroxide. The company has a modern production technology, a source of the main raw material - mineral bischofite, located in close proximity, and its own scientific center with modern equipment. A developed sales system in all regions of the world allows the company to cooperate with various industries: oil production, metallurgy, food industry, energy, chemistry, etc.

Plakart

Venture Round in 2010
Plakart provides industrial customers with services and ready-made solutions for applying multipurpose nanostructured coatings that are thermal-barrier, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant. Through a network of centers, the company specializes in anticorrosive and wear-proof coatings using materials like metal, ceramics, and metal ceramics. These coatings are designed to protect various structures and equipment, including drilling platforms, bridges, and steel structures, from corrosion and wear. Plakart also offers equipment for thermal spraying, cladding, and spare parts and accessories. The use of robotized equipment and metallurgical labs ensures strict quality control, enabling the production of coatings with specific properties such as hardness, porosity, and adhesion.

SemiTEq

Venture Round in 2009
SemiTEq JSC designs and manufactures wide range of HV & UHV equipment which meets all modern semiconductor tech­nology requirements. The core Company competences are de­velopment & production of MBE Systems for wide range of А3В5, wide band gap А2В6 and А3N compound semiconductors growth. Key Systems components have patented design and include SemiTEq’s technology know­-how. MBE Systems and Wafer Processing Equipment product lines ensure high quality of epiwafer growth and its further pro­cessing under R&D as well as pilot production. The Company’s leading specialists have more than 20 years’ experience in sem­iconductor technologies and special equipment design. It helps SemiTEq to provide unique solutions based on its own scientific research for Customer’s specific goals.

CJSC Uralplastic-N

Venture Round in 2009
Uralplastic-N is using know-how in three related areas: production of nanocomposites from clay and ceramics, introduction of nanocomposite additives to polymer packaging material, and manufacturing of modified flexible films with improved qualities.

Danaflex-Nano

Venture Round in 2009
Danaflex-Nano is a manufacturer of high-barrier polymer films and flexible packaging materials. The material is designed mainly for packaging of food, household cleaning products, cosmetics, and pet food. High-barrier flexible film is heat resistant, making it possible to process contents in hot or cold temperature regimes and to heat products in microwave ovens without unwrapping them. Barrier properties of the film prevent penetration of moisture, oil, fat, petroleum products, most household chemicals, gases, microbes, and UV radiation, maintaining the quality of the product. That and the fact that preservatives can be greatly reduced and shelf life is extended are significant competitive advantages for Danaflex-Nano’s film.

RUSCHEMBIO

Venture Round in 2009
RUSCHEMBIO is a provider of laboratory warehousing and delivery services focused on the needs of the Russian nanoindustry. The company offers a wide range of products, including biochemical reagents, medical and veterinary equipment, diagnostic kits, and nanomaterials. Through an extensive system of express deliveries, RUSCHEMBIO ensures that scientists and professionals have timely access to essential supplies. The company has established a diverse assortment of reagents and has become one of the first in its sector to achieve profitability. RUSCHEMBIO plans to expand its operations by opening new branches and warehouses in Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod, and Stavropol. Additionally, it aims to develop its own brand and catalog to promote products from Russian manufacturers, while also including offerings from independent nanoproducers to enhance its product assortment.

NTpharma

Venture Round in 2009
NTpharma provides GMP production of nanovaccines and biopharmaceuticals containing carbohydrate binders. The project provides for building a facility for production of vaccines and pharmaceuticals in the municipal area of Pereslavl’-Zalessky, 150 kilometers (85 miles) northeast of Moscow. The project aims at production of new generation vaccines, including a polyvalent human flu vaccine, and pharmaceuticals for detoxification in oncological therapy and for treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease). NTpharma’s technology allows to reduce by half the time required for culturing and production of the vaccine. This advantage is vital when dealing with vaccines for pandemic flu strains spreading rapidly all over the world.

BiOptix Diagnostics

Series A in 2009
BiOptix LLC is an analytical instrumentation company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the development of array-based biomolecule detection systems and molecular interaction analysis instruments. The company’s product offerings include cell array biodetector systems, biochip and optical cartridges, as well as pre-production small footprint and single cell biodetector systems. These products are designed to detect a diverse range of molecules and microorganisms, such as micro RNA, nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies, bacteria, viruses, carbohydrates, lipids, and low molecular weight drugs. BiOptix serves various sectors, including clinical biomarkers and diagnostics, personalized medicine, infectious disease, drug discovery, and academic research, among others. Founded in 2003 and originally named AlphaSniffer, LLC, the company rebranded to BiOptix in May 2008 and operates as a subsidiary of Bioptix, Inc.

Indec

Venture Round in 2009
Indec is a manufacturer specializing in high-tech electrochemical machines used for precision machining of metal and alloy parts. The company designs machines that utilize a one-component electrolyte, facilitating the processing and manufacturing of components from a diverse array of materials, including metals, alloys, metal-ceramics, and nanostructured substances. This technology enables clients to achieve optimal precision in electrochemical machining, supporting a variety of applications in the manufacturing sector.

NPC Springs

Venture Round in 2009
NPC Spring is a design and manufacturing company specializing in the production of heavy-duty nanostructured springs that offer enhanced strength, durability, and geometric accuracy. Operating under the State Corporation Rosnanotekhnologii, NPC Spring leverages advanced technology that controls the pattering of the material nanosubstructure to create high-strength industrial springs. The company also maintains a unified environment for automatic accounting, analysis, and business process management, ensuring efficiency in its operations. Through its innovative approach, NPC Spring aims to meet the growing demands of various industries requiring robust and reliable spring solutions.

Bebig

Venture Round in 2009
Bebig is a Moscow-based company established in 2004 that specializes in the development and production of treatment methods for oncological diseases, particularly through brachytherapy. This advanced form of radiotherapy involves placing a radiation source directly within or near a tumor, allowing for targeted treatment while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. Bebig focuses on creating microsources, which are titanium capsules containing gold wire and iodine-125, as well as nanostructured microspheres that incorporate radioactive isotopes. These innovations aim to enhance treatment options for prostate, liver, and pancreatic cancers, which are prevalent in Russia, where over 2.5 million individuals are diagnosed with cancer. By establishing domestic production of these medical technologies, Bebig addresses a critical need for effective cancer treatment in the region.

Germanium and Applications

Venture Round in 2009
Germanium and Applications Ltd. specializes in the production and export of germanium and germanium-based products for high-technology sectors, including optics, electronics, chemistry, aerospace, telecommunications, and solar power engineering. The company offers a range of products such as germanium blanks, concentrates, dioxide, tetrachloride, metallic germanium, and various germanium-containing compounds. It operates a vertically integrated production system that manufactures specialized germanium components, including disks, bars, plates, and spherical blanks for lenses, utilizing advanced equipment for precision in production. The company has also launched a new facility for electro-optical component production in Novomoskovsk, equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Germanium-rich coal is sourced from its mines in Primorsky Krai, where a unique process for producing germanium concentrate has been developed. Germanium and Applications serves a diverse international customer base across Europe, North America, and Asia, contributing to the global supply of reliable germanium products. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Moscow, the company continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities in collaboration with RUSNANO.

Trackpore Technology

Seed Round in 2009
Trackpore Technology engages in the market of medical equipment for membrane plasmapheresis and cascade plasma filtration.

OptoGaN

Venture Round in 2008
OptoGaN Oy is a company based in Espoo, Finland, specializing in the development and production of high brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs) for solid state lighting applications worldwide. Established in 2004, OptoGaN focuses on various sectors, including indoor and outdoor lighting, automotive lighting, and white LED lamps. The company's flagship product is the OptoGaN f-Power I, a blue-color InGaN LED chip designed for diverse uses. OptoGaN operates a pilot manufacturing line in Dortmund, Germany, and has research and development operations in Helsinki. Additionally, the company has production facilities in Landshut, Germany, and St. Petersburg, Russia, supporting its growth and technological advancements in the global LED market.
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