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Venture capitalSeed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
ABRT VC aims to advance the venture capital industry within the innovation economy by lowering investment risks, increasing liquidity, and broadening access for private investors via proprietary best practices, applications, and tools. The firm positions itself as having a digital core, supporting innovators and startups along their growth journey. It operates a structure of funds and operating companies managed and owned by its general partners. Originally founded nearly two decades ago by serial entrepreneurs Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov, the firm continues under the control of its current management team, led by co-founder and CIO Nick Mitushin.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 25, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteSerial entrepreneur who co-founded the firm nearly two decades ago, though no longer involved in its activities.
Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of ABRT, with prior experience at Intel helping startups develop their products. Holds a Ph.D. in Investment Strategy Optimization and completed entrepreneurship education at Harvard Business School.
Serial entrepreneur who co-founded the firm nearly two decades ago, though no longer involved in its activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ABRT invest at?
- ABRT invests at the Seed stage.
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