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RVC Biofund Sells Its Stake in Genetico

26.11.2020

The RVC Biofund closed the deal to sell its 17.79% stake in the Genetico portfolio company Center for Genetics and Reproductive Medicine (hereinafter — Genetico).

RVC Achieves a Positive Return on Capital

24.11.2020

According to the results of the assessment of the investment portfolio of RVC as of the end of the third quarter of 2020, the return on capital indicator (TVPI) exceeded the figure of one.

Experts of the Strategic Session of the Russian Central Bank Discuss the Formation of an Ecosystem for Support of Start-ups in Russia

11.11.2020

On November 10, Deputy General Director — the Investment Director of RVC, Alexey Basov, spoke at the Bank of Russia's next strategic session to discuss the Consultative Report “Development of Alternative Investment Mechanisms: Direct Investment and Crowdfunding”.

RVC and Chinese DeepBlue Technology Corporation To Develop Projects For Smart Cities

02.11.2020

RVC and Chinese DeepBlue Technology Corporation signed the Memorandum of Understanding. The parties will develop cooperation in innovation and technology transfer to implement complex technology projects, including smart cities and Industry 4.0.

Alexey Basov Takes Part in the 14th Siberian Venture Fair.

02.11.2020

On October 30, Deputy General Director — Investment Director of RVC Alexey Basov spoke at the plenary session of the 14th Siberian Venture Fair “Venture Industry — Who and In Which Way Invests in Biotech and Pharma?”.

Funds with RVC Capital Participation Become Winners of Venture Investor National Award

28.10.2020

Within the Open Innovations Forum framework, the winners of the annual national award Venture Investor — 2020 were announced.

Whose Time Has Come: the Open Innovations Forum Discussed the Impact of the Pandemic on the Venture Capital Market

21.10.2020

On the second day of the Open Innovations Forum, RVC organized a discussion "Whose Time Has Come? New Venture Landscape"... Experts discussed how the coronavirus pandemic had affected the venture capital market and the operation of funds, what investors are betting on and what, first of all, companies that want to attract funding need to consider.

Pinewood Raises $5 Million Through Innovative Factoring For Future Sales

20.10.2020

GamesBoost42, a global start-up finance company, has opened a $5 million credit line for the portable mini projector manufacturer Cinemood. Pinewood (on the Russian market — “Multikubik”) is part of the Russian-Belarusian Venture Investment Fund portfolio and the Far East High-Tech Fund, created with RVC capital participation.

Experts Discuss the Competitiveness of the Russian Jurisdiction for Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments

16.10.2020

On October 14, a strategic session of the Bank of Russia was held to discuss the Consultative Report "Development of Alternative Investment Mechanisms: Direct Investments and Crowdfunding," during which the issues of competitiveness of the Russian jurisdiction for direct and venture investments were discussed.

S-Group Ventures Fund Closes a Deal to Exit from RMT Company

16.10.2020

The management company S-Group Capital Management, managing the property of the closed-end investment fund of incredibly risky (venture) investments — S-Group Ventures, made a deal to exit the Russian manufacturer of thermoelectric micromodules (TEMM) RMT, LLC.

The Strategic Session of the Bank of Russia Discuss the Issues of “Exiting” of Venture Capital Investors from Technology Projects

16.10.2020

On October 15, Deputy General Director — the Investment Director of RVC, Alexey Basov, spoke at the Bank of Russia's second strategic session to discuss the Consultative Report "Development of Alternative Investment Mechanisms: Direct Investment and Crowdfunding." The event was dedicated to the issues of venture investors' exit from technology projects.

First Russian Borehole Tractor To Be Created With the Support of the New Industry Foundation

02.10.2020

New Industry Ventures (a joint venture fund of Gazprom Neft, Gazprombank, RVC, and VEB Ventures) is implementing an investment project to create the first serial complex of Russia equipment for maintenance geophysical studies of horizontal wells.

Raising Funds from Private Pension Funds To Solve the Problem of Capital Sources in the Venture Capital Market

24.09.2020

On September 23, the 12th Russian Private Equity Congress and the 8th Venture Investors Forum took place in Moscow. RVC supported the event as an official partner. Representatives of development institutions, venture funds, and the regulator discussed the necessary steps for the growth of the private equity and venture capital industry in Russia, including removing barriers to entering a new class of institutional investors into the market.

Venture Investors Prepare for the Crisis in Advance: the Strength of Projects Designed for at Least Two Crisis Scenarios

23.09.2020

On September 22, Kazan hosted the international digital forum Kazan Digital Week — 2020. Deputy General Director — Investment Director of RVC Alexey Basov spoke at the session “Venture Market: Evolution or Revolution,” during which he spoke about the Russian venture capital market trends and prospects.

Genetic Center Develops a Test for Genetic Research of Tumors

17.09.2020

The Center for Genetics and Reproductive Medicine Genetics, a resident of Skolkovo and a portfolio company of the RVC Bio fund, has developed the test named Onconetix to search for mutations in a tumor and began its implementation into practice with partner clinics.

iVideon Becomes One of the Leaders of the VSaaS Market in Russia

28.08.2020

The portfolio company of the Skolkovo Ventures fund, created with the participation of RVC capital, took second place in the list of the largest VSaaS companies after Rostelecom. The analytical company Smart Ranking compiled the rating.

Consolidation of Participants in the Venture Capital Market Tends to Continue

02.07.2020

On June 30, the 11th annual forum of innovative InfoSpace technologies, organized by the Initiative Center for Business Support and Development, took place. Deputy General Director - Investment Director of RVC Aleksei Basov spoke at the plenary session “Digital Leadership. Strategies, Human Resources, Technologies” with a report on the current situation in the venture capital market and on measures to support RVC for technology companies.

The RVC's 2019 Annual Report Is Now Published

02.07.2020

RVC has provided its annual report for 2019. It reveals the main results of the company's activities in developing the venture capital market, supporting the National Technology Initiative, and implementing the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation”.

The ChelPipe Group and GenerationS Select Fourteen Projects for the Accelerator

25.06.2020

More than 50 Russian and international start-up teams presented innovative solutions for the pipe industry at the online boot camp. The ChelPipe Group experts and GenerationS have selected fourteen projects that will go through the industrial acceleration stage.

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