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.

Arthur Akopyan

Partner

Florian Fenner

Partner

Paulina Gerasimenko

Managing Partner and Head of Investor Relations

Oksana Kuchura

Partner, Wealth Management

Alexander Ladygin

Investment Director

Ivan Litvintsev Ph.D

Partner, Private Equity

Yulia Lukianova

Investment Director

Ilya O’Guy

Investment Director

Adrian Parkinson

Chief Financial Officer

Dominic Reed

Partner, Private Equity

Charles E. Ryan

Chairman

Robert Sasson

Partner, Private Equity

Martin Skelly

Partner

Maria Solovieva

Investment Director

Mikhail Tarasov

Managing Director, Real Estate

Olga Yakobson

Investment Director

Past deals in Russia

Vezet Group

Venture Round in 2017
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.

Santens Service Logistics Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
Santens Service Logistics Group is a specialized logistics operator that exclusively focuses on supporting the distribution chain for finished pharmaceutical and accompanying products in the Russian market. It provides a range of services for customs clearance and pre-wholesale handling of pharmaceutical products.

KARO Film

Venture Round in 2012
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.

KDL Test

Private Equity Round in 2012
KDL Test, LLC provides laboratory diagnostic services. The company operates five regional labs in Perm, Omsk, Kazan, Krasnodar, Astrakhan, and 60 blood collection points. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Moscow, Russian Federation.

Russian Towers

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

Acquisition in 2009
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.