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Inventure Partners

Europe, Moscow City, Russian Federation, Moscow

Description

Inventure Partners is a venture capital firm based in Moscow, Russian Federation, specializing in early-stage investments in disruptive technology startups. The firm primarily targets companies within the internet, mobile, and software sectors, seeking out innovative businesses with high growth potential. Their investment strategy is centered on identifying promising ventures that can scale rapidly and achieve significant market impact, often with a focus on companies originating from Russia and the CIS region, but with an eye towards international expansion.

The fund distinguishes itself by providing not only capital but also active support to its portfolio companies. This includes strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to a network of industry contacts, aiming to accelerate the growth and development of the startups they back. Inventure Partners typically engages with companies at the seed and Series A stages, positioning themselves as a crucial early partner for founders.

Regarding their investment scope, Inventure Partners is known to deploy significant capital into their chosen ventures. They typically issue first cheques ranging from $1 million to $10 million per project, demonstrating a commitment to providing substantial initial funding to help startups achieve critical milestones. This range allows them to support a diverse set of early-stage companies, from those requiring initial seed capital to more developed startups ready for Series A funding. Their focus remains on fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of technology leaders from the region.

Investor Profile

Inventure Partners has backed more than 34 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 62% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Russian Federation, United States, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Mobile, Credit Cards.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (47%)
  • Series B (15%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Seed (12%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Secondary Market (3%)

Country Focus

  • Russian Federation (47%)
  • United States (12%)
  • Germany (9%)
  • France (9%)
  • Hong Kong (6%)
  • Austria (6%)
  • Poland (3%)
  • China (3%)
  • Ukraine (3%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Mobile
  • Credit Cards
  • Financial Services
  • Apps
  • Internet
  • Information Technology
  • Education
  • Mobile Payments
  • Saas
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Inventure Partners frequently co-invest with?

NRW.BANK
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Düsseldorf
Co-Investments: 2
AS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
MD
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Bamberg
Co-Investments: 1
Capnamic Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 2
Altus Capital Partners
North America, Connecticut, United States, Wilton
Co-Investments: 1
Partech
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Almaz Capital
North America, California, United States, Portola Valley
Co-Investments: 5
ESN Group
Africa, Greater Accra, Ghana, Accra
Co-Investments: 4
Da Vinci Capital
Europe, NA - Guernsey, Guernsey, St. Peter Port
Co-Investments: 2
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Inventure Partners often collaborate with?

TF
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
KH
Europe, Oberosterreich, Austria, Linz
Shared Deals: 1
RC
Europe, Germany
Shared Deals: 1
ID
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 2
SH
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Shared Deals: 1
RA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
LG
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
OH
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Shared Deals: 1
PS
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
CB
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Inventure Partners?

Squirrel Province

Dalian Shi, Liaoning, China

Squirrel is a service platform that combines "clothing, food, housing, transportation, travel, shopping, and entertainment.

Internet of ThingsLocal BusinessService Industry
Series ADec 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Amwell

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Amwell is a telehealth platform that provides its patients with more affordable, higher quality health care.

Health CareInformation TechnologymHealthTelehealth
Series CMay 20, 2020
Amount Raised: $194,000,000
Refurbed

Vienna, Wien, Austria

Refurbed is an online marketplace for refurbished products.

AppsE-CommerceElectronicsMarketplace
Series AMar 17, 2020
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Lemonade

New York, New York, United States

Lemonade is a digital insurance company that uses artificial intelligence and behavioral economics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesInsuranceInsurTech
Series DApr 11, 2019
Amount Raised: $300,000,000
MILES

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

MILES is an independent carsharing and modern mobility.

AppsAutomotiveCar Sharing
Series AMar 21, 2019
Amount Raised: $5,687,053
Refurbed

Vienna, Wien, Austria

Refurbed is an online marketplace for refurbished products.

AppsE-CommerceElectronicsMarketplace
SeedMar 7, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,239,652
uBank

Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation

uBank develops mobile payment solutions to ensure secured customer transactions.

FinanceMobileMobile PaymentsPayments
Series BApr 9, 2018
Cityscoot

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Cityscoot offers full access to electric scooters throughout Paris, Nice, Milan and Rome through an app.

AutomotiveElectronicsLast Mile TransportationRentalSharing EconomyTransportation
Series BFeb 6, 2018
Amount Raised: $49,522,112
Everoad by sennder

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Europe’s #1 digital road freight-forwarder.

Freight ServiceInformation TechnologyLogisticsShippingTransportation
Series AOct 25, 2017
Amount Raised: $18,910,294
2can

Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation

2can is payment and cash register solutions for small businesses.

Credit CardsFinancial ServicesMobile
Series CJul 28, 2017
Amount Raised: $3,000,000