Russian Direct Investment Fund

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), established in 2011 and headquartered in Moscow, is a sovereign wealth fund designed to facilitate direct investment in Russia. With a reserved capital of $10 billion, RDIF collaborates with leading global investors to make strategic investments in both established and emerging Russian companies. The fund aims to attract foreign capital to the Russian economy, having successfully garnered over $40 billion through long-term partnerships. RDIF primarily focuses on sectors such as information technology, communications, networking, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). Through its investment strategy, RDIF acts as a catalyst for economic growth and development within Russia.

Ilya Bakhturin

Director, Special Investment Situations

Kirill Dmitriev

CEO

36 past transactions

IXcellerate

Series C in 2022
IXcellerate operates a leading carrier-neutral data center in Moscow, providing high-quality co-location services comparable to those in America and Western Europe. The facility caters to the needs of financial institutions, multinational corporations, international carriers, and major content providers by offering tailored solutions that address specific requirements. Located within the MKAD of Central Moscow, IXcellerate offers a range of options, from basic co-location to private and secure cages. Its data center ecosystem includes systems monitoring services and cross-connections, ensuring clients benefit from secure, low-latency connectivity both locally and globally.

Borzo

Series C in 2021
Borzo is a global delivery service specializing in same-day intracity delivery. It employs advanced algorithms to optimize multiple concurrent deliveries by considering factors such as geographical routes, package contents, and couriers. This technology ensures efficient and timely delivery for a diverse clientele, including small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger businesses. Borzo operates in several countries, including Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Turkey, and serves millions of customers by providing reliable delivery solutions tailored to their specific needs.

ivi

Series D in 2021
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

Didi Woya

Series A in 2021
Didi Woya is a pioneering startup focused on creating autonomous vehicles for rideshares. Their goal is to revolutionize transportation services by providing efficient, affordable, and comfortable rides with rapid response times and budget-friendly fares. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, the Internet of Things, and comprehensive 360-degree monitoring, DiDi Woya is dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions in the field.

Motorica

Series B in 2021
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.

Motorika

Venture Round in 2021
Motorika specializes in creating robotic-assisted rehabilitation solutions aimed at addressing the therapeutic needs of patients with various neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries, as well as orthopedic and post-surgery dysfunctions. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the development and marketing of advanced robotic rehabilitation products designed for both upper and lower extremities. By offering personalized treatments through its innovative systems, Motorika enables patients to effectively manage their rehabilitation and improve their recovery outcomes.

NtechLab

Venture Round in 2020
NTechLab develops and implements artificial intelligence algorithms. The company is composed of experts in machine and deep learning, focused on building software that makes the world a safer and more comfortable place. NTechLab was founded in 2015 by Artem Kuharenko to create algorithms as intelligent as humans and as efficient as machines. NTechLab uses advanced techniques in the field of artificial neural networks and machine learning to develop innovative software products.

Elementaree

Series A in 2020
Elementaree, founded in 2014 and based in Moscow, Russia, specializes in delivering personalized food programs and ingredients directly to consumers' doorsteps on a subscription basis. The company focuses on creating tailored meal plans that cater to individual dietary needs and goals, such as weight loss or muscle gain, while also providing a variety of everyday menus. By leveraging its expertise in building value chains, Elementaree is able to offer customized meal solutions at the cost of standard grocery shopping. In addition to delivering ingredients, the company supplies recipe books to guide users in preparing diverse and tasty meals at home, enhancing the cooking experience for individuals and families alike.

CarPrice.ru

Venture Round in 2020
CarPrice Ltd Moscow-based technological start-up launched in 2014. CarPrice develops technology, infrastructure and services for used cars transactions between private sellers and professional buyers. The major part of the business is an online auction. For private sellers CarPrice is a transparent, convenient and safe way to sell the car. For professional buyers CarPrice is a stable and reliable buying channel. To sell his car, the seller comes to a CarPrice representative, the car goes through legal check and standardized technical inspection. Technical report and legal data are then uploaded to CarPrice online auction platform available for authorized buyers only. Buyers bid for the cars, maximum bid wins. The winning bid is offered to the seller as purchasing price. The seller can accept or reject the offer. All the services are free for the seller. Buyers pay for the access to the platform and CarPrice fees for each transaction. CarPrice also offers logistics, warehousing, corporate services and financial solutions for used cars market players in Russia. In 2013 Oskar Hartmann approached a group of investors with an idea to adopt for Russia a business model which successfully deployed in UK and Germany. In 2014 CarPrice online auction was launched. The company's Round B was adjudged as "Deal of the Year" by Venture Awards Russia 2015 (investors included Baring Vostok Capital Partners & Almaz Capital). In 2015 CarPrice was named one of the 100 most talked-about startups in Europe by the American magazine Wired. In 2016 CarPrice Japan opens. In June 2017 Mitsui acquired a 25% stake in CarPrice Japan. March 2018, Tech Tour Growth 50 experts ranked CarPrice among the most promising European growth companies. In 2020 CarPrice was one of the first in the market who launched distant buying. In 2022 CarPrice entered Forbes' top 30 digital companies in Russia as #22. In 2023 CarPrice gets #13 position in the rating. As of the end of 2023 CarPrice operates more than 100 buying offices in 55 cities in Russia and 5 logistic hubs.

Travelata

Series C in 2020
Travelata is an online travel agency catering specifically to Russian consumers, primarily focusing on tour packages. The platform offers a comprehensive online shopping experience, allowing users to gather information, compare prices, and book trips conveniently. By providing access to a variety of tour options, Travelata enables customers to select trips that align with their preferences and budgets. Additionally, the agency ensures that all travel documents are delivered electronically, facilitating a seamless booking process. With 24/7 support available, Travelata aims to enhance customer satisfaction before and after the purchase, making vacation planning straightforward and efficient.
American Surgical Technologies is a professional organization for surgical technologists.The Association of Surgical Technologists was established in 1969 by members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).

Fasol

Series C in 2019
Fasol is a chain of grocery stores in the "at home" format. Shops of a modern format, located within walking distance from home, are a franchise project of Metro Cash & Carry, which currently unites more than 1,500 independent business stores across Russia under a single brand. We value our customers, so we save not only your money but also time. The convenient location of product categories will save you time for the main thing. Everything is fast, simple, and most importantly near the house.

ivi

Series C in 2019
ivi.ru Media Ltd. operates an online video and cinema platform in Russia, providing a wide range of content that includes movies, television series, shows, cartoons, and music videos. Founded in 2007 and based in Moscow, the platform offers a video-on-demand service that enhances the traditional television experience by allowing users to access content through a secure, scalable, and portable online player. ivi creates opportunities for both independent content producers and mainstream broadcasters by enabling live streaming channels and expanding audience reach. The company focuses on delivering licensed professional content, allowing users to enjoy premium video offerings at no cost.

Motorica

Series A in 2019
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.

Deliver

Series B in 2018
Deliver is a Moscow-based company founded in 2014 that offers a web-based platform designed to streamline the transportation of goods across various modes. The platform caters to logistics businesses and provides a fully automated process, enhancing flexibility and convenience in transportation requests. Deliver focuses on improving efficiency in truck utilization while ensuring comprehensive financial and legal responsibility for cargo safety. By prioritizing comfortable and secure transportation services, the company enables timely payments for carriers, thereby supporting the broader e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Dakaitaowa

Seed Round in 2018
Dakaitaowa is an exporting company.

Healbe

Venture Round in 2018
Healbe Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, develops and manufactures a unique wearable device known as GoBe. This smart band is designed to automatically track calorie intake, body hydration, and stress levels using a combination of advanced sensors and patented technologies. It continuously monitors over 30 health indicators, including calorie burn, metabolic rate, blood glucose concentrations, and sleep quality, delivering real-time results to the user. The GoBe device integrates data from multiple sensors and employs an advanced algorithm to provide comprehensive health insights, enabling users to manage their health effectively. Healbe also offers a mobile application that connects with the GoBe device to further enhance the user experience and data monitoring.

Russian surgical robots

Series A in 2018
Russian surgical robots develops surgery robotic for health care.

Doctis

Venture Round in 2018
Doctis is a multifunctional healthcare online platform. It operates an online medical centre that allows patients to comprehensively evaluate and track their health. It partners with the state and private clinics and experts to provide services based on user's personal medical data, utilising a single online medical data storage system, which includes medical records of all family members.

Virgin Hyperloop

Venture Round in 2017
Virgin Hyperloop is a developer of a transportation technology used to deliver fast, direct, and sustainable transportation at scale. Its technology is a first-generation vehicle system that makes trains go as fast as 760 miles per hour and utilizes a vacuum tube designed for transportation of people and cargo that enables companies to have direct movement of freight and people to travel quicker from origin to destination. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Globaltruck

Post in 2017
Globaltruck is a freight transportation company that operates on both Russian and international routes, specializing in long-haul trucking services. The company provides a range of services, including standard and refrigerated cargo transportation, as well as freight forwarding and supply chain management. With a fleet known as Globaltruck Park, which comprises 1,259 modern haulers, the company boasts an average vehicle age of just 2.6 years, positioning itself as one of the youngest fleets in the industry.

Zhaogang.com

Series F in 2017
Zhaogang.com is a website that is specialized in steel trading information services for buyers and suppliers. Zhaogang.com obtained ten millions of dollars in angel funding at the end of 2011. It was launched in 2012.

InfoWatch

Venture Round in 2017
InfoWatch is an software company developing technologies for protection of sensitive and regulated information against a wide range of data loss risks and other major internal threats.

Geropharm

Venture Round in 2016
Geropharm LLC is a biotechnology company based in St. Petersburg, Russia, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical products. Founded in 2001, the company offers a diverse range of medicines targeting psychoneurology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, and gynecology. Notably, Geropharm is recognized for its production of recombinant human insulin and other biotechnological products. In addition to its pharmaceutical offerings, the company provides drug development services, including discovery, clinical programs, and marketing authorization, through its in-house research center. Geropharm aims to contribute to the advancement of modern pharmaceutical infrastructure and improve healthcare outcomes by delivering innovative medicinal solutions.

Voltyre-Prom

Private Equity Round in 2013
Voltyre-Prom is a Russian manufacturer specializing in the production and sale of pneumatic tires and wheels. The company offers a diverse range of tire products, including those designed for agricultural, passenger, industrial, and light truck applications. Utilizing advanced tubeless technology, Voltyre-Prom's tires feature continuous ribs molded integrally into the bead, enhancing their performance and durability. This innovation allows the company to serve various sectors, including agriculture, construction, mining, and forestry, thereby enabling customers to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their vehicles.

Enel OGK-5

Private Equity Round in 2012
Enel OGK-5 is one of the leading Russian wholesale producers of power and heat. The company was established in 2004 within the framework of the reforms in the Russian power industry aimed at creation of an effective competitive market and attraction of private investment into the sector. Enel OGK-5 was the first of the six wholesale power generation companies to be registered and access equity capital markets. Today, Enel OGK-5 is a dynamically developing company which is headquartered in Moscow and has four production branches around Russia: in the Ural region - Reftinskaya GRES, Sredneuralskaya GRES, in the northern Caucasus - Nevinnomysskaya GRES, and in Central Russia - Konakovskaya GRES. The aggregate installed capacity of the company is 9 677 MW for power and 2 382 GCal/h for heat. The company provides power and heat to both industrial enterprises and household consumers via local power distribution networks.
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