General information
At ABRT VC, we are taking the venture capital industry to a new level within today's thriving innovation economy. We strive to reduce risks, increase liquidity, and make the venture industry accessible to private investors using our best practices, applications, and tools. ABRT is led by its co-founder and Chief Information Officer Nick Mitushin, along with a team of experienced global leaders in capital markets, information technology, and venture capital. ABRT's general partners own and manage the firm, and Nick brings a wealth of experience from Intel, helping startups bring their products to life. Nick holds a PhD in investment strategy optimization and was educated in entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School. Founded nearly two decades ago by serial entrepreneurs Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov, our firm has a digital foundation at its core that helps innovators and startups on their path to success. Although Ratmir and Andrei are no longer involved in our operations, we continue to build on their legacy and expand our structure of funds and operating companies under the management of the ABRT team.
Stages: seed, early stages, occasionally growth (early-/mid-venture)
Sectors: software, internet, B2B, consumer internet services, gaming, cloud technologies, IT infrastructure.
Portfolio: over 20-30 companies, including past investments such as Veeam Software, Acronis, Firemon, StarWind, KupiVIP, etc.
Geography: companies operating globally
Services provided
Early-stage financing with the possibility of follow-on support.
Assistance with entering global markets — leveraging their experience, connections, and portfolio across different regions.
Operational support / advice at the product and strategy level, especially if a startup aims to scale rapidly. (ABRT refers to a “hands-on-approach” and “operational DNA”).
Digital infrastructure / ecosystem: they have products / platforms to simplify VC operations, portfolio monitoring, deal management, etc.
Exits and liquidity: the fund emphasizes not just investment, but also “exit optimization”.