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Russia's startup scene features a mix of established technology companies and emerging ventures. This landscape includes major players in e-commerce and social media.
For example, classifieds platform Avito has secured $1.3 billion in funding. Similarly, social network VK has attracted $1.1 billion from investors.
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Get the Sheet for $50Avito created a massive online classifieds platform where users can buy and sell everything from cars and real estate to clothing and accessories. The marketplace serves as a central hub for commerce, connecting millions of people across Russia.
Kaspersky Lab creates a suite of endpoint protection solutions designed for consumers, small businesses, and large enterprises. The global cybersecurity company is well-known for its antivirus software and extensive threat intelligence research.
Akeso develops tools that use machine learning to analyze medical data for clinical research. Their platform provides data-driven insights for organizations in the healthcare and insurance sectors.
Voxys provides outsourced contact center and business process outsourcing (BPO) services for a global client base. Their teams manage a full spectrum of customer communication and support functions.
VK runs a comprehensive social media platform that acts as an all-in-one ecosystem for its users. They combine social networking and messaging with integrated services like music streaming, video, and e-commerce.
Mistral brings a wide variety of food products to market, handling everything from production to distribution. The company serves both wholesale and retail clients through its online e-commerce platform.
YooMoney provides an electronic payments service that offers users a safe and straightforward method for paying online. Their system is built around a digital wallet, enabling people to manage funds and complete transactions for a variety of online goods and services.
Yango builds a technology platform for on-demand services, including ride-hailing, e-grocery, and local delivery. Their app operates in countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South America, focusing on everyday urban convenience.
Ivi operates a major video-on-demand service in Russia, offering a library of over 100,000 films, series, and cartoons. The platform streams content from major Hollywood and Russian studios and is available across all popular devices, including Smart TVs and mobile.
NTechLab develops facial recognition software using artificial neural networks and machine learning. Their technology provides solutions for a range of applications, including public security, commercial analytics, and access control systems.
Our top 10 picks are just a small slice of what’s happening right now. We're seeing a lot of new founders building companies in fintech, retail, and education.
Together, these companies have raised hundreds of millions of dollars, though many are still early in their journey. Here’s a look at 90 more startups shaping the country's startup scene.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2015 | $54.9M | Venture Round | |
| Hardware | 2012 | $29.2M | Venture Round | |
| Education | 2019 | RUB841M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $158.5M | Venture Round | |
| Other | — | — | — | |
| Fashion | 2000 | $225M | Corporate Round | |
| Logistics | 2013 | $22.3M | Venture Round | |
| Fashion | 1926 | RUB31.4B | Secondary Market | |
| Infrastructure | 2009 | — | Seed | |
| Retail | 2015 | RUB60M | Series A | |
| Education | 2014 | $50M | Venture Round | |
| Education | 2012 | RUB3.8B | Corporate Round | |
| Media | 2024 | $860k | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $15M | Series A | |
| Cloud | 2011 | $207.6M | Series C | |
| Fashion | 2015 | $10.6M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2019 | RUB12M | Angel | |
| Retail | 2019 | $60M | Undisclosed | |
| Healthcare | 2005 | $37.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2015 | $75M | Private Equity | |
| Manufacturing | 2015 | $5.6M | Series A | |
| Travel | 2011 | $8M | Venture Round | |
| Other | 2019 | RUB12.2B | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2018 | $6M | Venture Round | |
| Data | 2010 | — | — | |
| Logistics | 2014 | $12.5M | Secondary Market | |
| Infrastructure | 2015 | $20.5M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $32.5M | Initial Coin Offering | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $11.3M | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2000 | AED460M | Corporate Round | |
| SaaS | 2020 | $17.8M | Venture Round | |
| Hardware | 2017 | $9.5M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2022 | RUB300M | Undisclosed | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | RUB700M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 1992 | — | — | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $7.7M | Series B | |
| Design | 2020 | $2.5M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2016 | $10.9M | Seed | |
| Media | 2018 | $7.2M | Secondary Market | |
| Retail | 2013 | RUB300M | Venture Round | |
| Logistics | 2012 | $16M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2020 | $6M | Seed | |
| Education | 2014 | RUB650M | Venture Round | |
| SaaS | 2021 | $500k | Seed | |
| Healthcare | 2014 | $9.7M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | $32M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $10M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2017 | $5.3M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2010 | $10M | Series A | |
| Marketplace | 2004 | $40M | Series B | |
| Crypto | 2017 | $43M | Initial Coin Offering | |
| AI | 2022 | RUB102M | Seed | |
| Sports | 2015 | $5M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2002 | $20M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2011 | $1.8M | Seed | |
| Logistics | 2014 | RUB448M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $700k | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2010 | $3.5M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2011 | $1M | Series A | |
| Education | 2016 | RUB118.9M | Series A | |
| Logistics | 2015 | RUB600M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2017 | RUB170M | Series B | |
| Healthcare | 2013 | $1M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2013 | $175k | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2012 | RUB27.5M | Seed | |
| AI | 2022 | $100k | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2012 | $2.5M | Private Equity | |
| Analytics | — | $2.1M | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2022 | RUB20M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2019 | RUB5M | Seed | |
| Education | 2018 | $50k | Pre-Seed | |
| Mobility | 2018 | RUB5M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2018 | $400k | Series A | |
| Energy | 2018 | $440k | Seed | |
| AI | 2019 | $110k | Seed | |
| Energy | 2010 | $2.2M | Series B | |
| Infrastructure | 2019 | $25k | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2013 | $150k | Seed | |
| Food | 2018 | $220k | Pre-Seed | |
| Education | 2014 | RUB30M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2021 | $220k | Pre-Seed | |
| InsurTech | 2019 | $20k | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2015 | $40k | Seed | |
| Education | 2020 | RUB7.8M | Seed | |
| Media | 2015 | RUB12M | Seed | |
| AI | 2018 | $150k | Seed | |
| Healthcare | — | $500k | Angel | |
| SaaS | 2011 | RUB16.4M | Seed | |
| Cloud | 2015 | $222.7k | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $15k | Seed |
