... this article, we will tell you about the history of the fund, its investment strategies and principles of selecting companies, and also consider examples of successful and unsuccessful deals with such giants as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in the Russian Federation), Spotify, Flipkart and Dropbox. Let's consider how Accel helps startups grow and conquer new markets by providing financing and strategic support. Accel is one of the world's leading venture capital firms, supporting technology startups at all stages of development. Established in 1983, Accel (formerly known as Accel Partners ) has invested in notable companies such as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in Russia), Spotify, Dropbox,...

... with large corporations that help startups grow and enter new markets. I will also share my experience working on the Open Oil Market project as part of the IIDF program and consider examples of successful companies such as TimePad, CarPrice and YouDo. The Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) is a leading Russian accelerator and venture fund dedicated to supporting technology startups at various stages of development. Founded in 2013, IIDF has become the ...

... all stages of development. In this article, we will look at the history of the fund, its investment strategies, the process of selecting companies, as well as successful and unsuccessful deals with giants such as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in the Russian Federation), Airbnb, Coinbase and Slack. We will analyze how a16z helps startups grow and conquer new markets by providing financing and strategic support. Andreessen Horowitz , also known as a16z , is one of the most renowned venture capital firms, significantly influencing the development of startups and technology companies. Established in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, the firm quickly became a leader in venture investments, supporting companies such as Facebook,...

... monitor the use of funds, participate in strategy development, and may enter the company's board of directors or supervisory board. The company invests the received funds in growth: scaling production, marketing, product development, expanding to new markets, or acquiring competitors. Furthermore, Russian investors often participate through collective instruments: closed-end mutual funds (PIFs) and venture funds specializing in late-stage investments. Such funds pool contributions from multiple investors and allocate them to pre-IPO transactions. For retail investors, purchasing fund shares can be a way to indirectly participate in deals, reducing ...

... strategic investors, or an IPO. 5. Dmitry Alymov Known as: Managing partner of the Frontier Ventures fund. Investment projects: IVI is the largest online cinema in Russia. Dmitry... ... Capital Partners fund. Investment projects: Cognitive Technologies is one of the leading Russian companies engaged in artificial intelligence and automation systems. Motorica... ... the startup attracts new investments at a higher valuation. IPO - entering the public market, during which the company's shares become available for free circulation. Sale...