Our Approach

We invest in start-ups with the opportunity to change the world, and bent on revolutionizing the Russian economic and technological landscape. We seek out entrepreneurs who have the energy, discipline, and courage to create something from nothing and the desire to work with investment partners who have the experience to help them get there. We are particularly interested in emerging technologies based on nanotechnological innovation, and will consider any market driven technology opportunity including biotechnology, alternative energy, new materials, software, and information services. We like capable people focused on huge markets with a viable strategy for establishing sustainable leadership.

As an entrepreneur, DFJ-VTB Aurora’s approach is an important part of how we will be able to help you grow your business. Key advantages include:

• Access to other DFJ VTB-Aurora portfolio companies;
  
  
• A strong Fund management team with venture investment and early stage management experience that is unique in Russia;
  
  
• Strategic support of VTB Bank - one of Russia's leading financial institutions;
  
  
• Access and support of the DFJ worldwide network of Funds, with access to global markets, distributions channels and other resources;
  
  
• Deep-rooted connections with Russian high tech universities, research and development organizations, and technology experts;
  
  
• A vast network of professional relationships in and out of Russia, including: banking, industrial, aerospace and energy companies, service providers and others – all major consumers of innovative technologies;
  
  
• Active fund management role to maximize portfolio company success.

We provide much more than just capital. As an active Board Member of your company, the professionals at DFJ-VTB Aurora will help you refine your business plan, recruit and interview key employees, identify and contact potential partners and customers, secure additional funding as the company grows, and successfully manage exit alternatives. We don't expect that your company will be fully formed when we make our investment. We're here to help.