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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.