UFG Private Equity
UFG Private Equity is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Moscow that specializes in growth capital, leveraged buyouts, and mezzanine financing for small and medium-sized companies in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Founded in 2005, the firm focuses on sectors such as healthcare, business processes outsourcing, telecommunications, technology, consumer staples, and retail, although it is not restricted to specific industries. UFG Private Equity typically invests between $15 million and $75 million in companies generating total revenues of $20 million to $400 million, seeking to acquire a majority stake of at least 25%. The firm generally aims to exit its investments within three to five years. With total investments and commitments exceeding $712 million across its funds, UFG Private Equity also offers co-investment opportunities for larger deals. It operates as a subsidiary of UFG Asset Management, which provides a broader range of asset management services in the region.
Vezet Group is the largest ride hailing company in Russia. Established after the merger of two leading services, Taxi Saturn and RuTaxi, it operates in 100+ cities in Russia and CIS. Vezet Group operates the omni-channel model, providing riders the opportunity to request a ride both with the app or with a short phone call.
Private Equity Round in 2014
Santens Service Logistics Group is a logistics operator dedicated to the distribution chain of finished pharmaceutical and related products within the Russian market. Founded in 2000 and based in Moscow, the company offers comprehensive services including customs clearance, pre-wholesale handling, and various warehouse functions for storage and quality declaration of pharmaceutical items. Its customs services encompass brokerage, customs warehousing, and temporary storage. Additionally, Santens provides quality compliance confirmation for pharmaceuticals, medical products, cosmetics, and dietary supplements, which involves batch selection, document expertise, testing, and registration of compliance declarations. The company also offers consulting services related to foreign economic activities and customs legislation, as well as transportation services. Its clientele includes manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, parapharmaceuticals, and medical devices.
KARO Film Management OOO is a prominent provider of motion picture exhibition services in Russia, operating a network of 31 modern cinemas with a total of 235 screens. Founded in 1997 and based in Moscow, the company manages multiplexes across several key cities, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Samara, Kazan, Kaliningrad, Yekaterinburg, and Surgut. Through its extensive operations, KARO Film enhances the cinematic experience for audiences in these regions.
Private Equity Round in 2012
KDL Test operates a network of medical laboratories offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Moscow, the company has expanded to include five regional laboratories in Perm, Omsk, Kazan, Krasnodar, and Astrakhan, along with 60 blood collection points. KDL Test provides essential tests for patients, including blood and urine analyses, hormone evaluations, cancer marker diagnostics, and infectious disease screenings. The company serves a diverse clientele, including patients, physicians, corporate clients, and regional partners, such as private medical centers and laboratories. KDL Test has established a strategic partnership with Beckman Coulter, enhancing its diagnostic capabilities. Today, it ranks as the second largest service provider in the retail sector and is the leading provider in the B2B sector.
Private Equity Round in 2012
The company "Russian Towers" is an independent owner of antenna mast structures in the territory of Russia.The company provides services on sharing telecommunication infrastructure, i.e. invests in the own construction of tower structures of different designs in the regions of Russia as well as acquires towers with the purpose of their subsequent high quality maintenance.Sharing infrastructure involves significant financial and operational savings, allowing to avoid performing repeated works and bearing extra costs. This gives sites’ tenants an opportunity to focus on the most profitable areas of business and become more competitive.The company "Russian Towers" was founded by professionals acting in the area of telecommunications with the financial support of UFG Asset Management, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Macquarie Renaissance Infrastructure Fund, ADM Capital and Sumitomo Corporation.The company "Russian Towers" is a reliable and long-term partner for the operators of mobile and fixed radio communication as well as television, providing effective solutions for the networks development.
Delta Private Equity Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in early venture and mid venture investments in small and medium sized companies. The firm does not invest in natural resource industries and privatizations. It seeks to invest in companies in the financial services, consumer goods and services, media, telecommunication, information technology, and consumer-oriented sectors. It invests in companies based in Russia. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $10 million in each company.
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