Moscow · Seed–Growth
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Investment thesis
GenerationS is a corporate innovation development platform and accelerator that connects startups with corporate and government customers. It designs and runs corporate accelerators, technology scouting, university acceleration, export acceleration, training programs on entrepreneurial competencies, and international programs. Working with large Russian corporations and state bodies, it helps companies find, pilot and implement innovative solutions and startups, supporting import substitution and technological sovereignty goals. It also runs the GIA award and research on corporate innovation best practices in the Russian market.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 25, 2026.
What they invest in
from 10 of 24 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Hardware ×3Media & Entertainment ×3Consumer ×2Cybersecurity ×2Deep Tech ×2Social ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:Russia×4United Arab Emirates×2
Portfolio companies · 24 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeLeader-ID is a Russian online platform that aggregates and lists events, competitions, accelerators, and olympiads for entrepreneurs, students, and technology teams.
EdTechFuture of WorkMedia & Entertainment
Oz Forensics develops liveness detection and facial biometrics (face-matching) software for identity verification and biometric fraud prevention, sold to organizations across industries.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechSaaSDubai, AE
Artem Gerasimov(Founder)in
Promobot is a Russian robotics company that develops and manufactures service, educational, and industrial robots, including humanoid service robots, robot-doubles (Robo-C), collaborative manipulators, and AI dialog systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRoboticsPerm, RU
Алексей Южаков(Сооснователь, отвечает за стратегическое развитие)Олег Кивокурцев(Сооснователь)Максим Чугунов(Сооснователь, операционное управление)
SIBUR is a petrochemical company that produces chemical products used across sectors including construction, food, medicine and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and automotive.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyNew MaterialsMoscow, RU
KUBET is an online gambling website offering live casino games, slots, sports betting, and online lottery, aimed at players in Thailand.
ConsumerGaming
Telegram is a messaging application that prioritizes simplicity, privacy, and speed, offering encrypted messaging, cross-device synchronization, and support for large group communications.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSector AgnosticSocial
Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)Afford.CapitalAliya Capital PartnersAlphabit FundAmeeteeAngelONE Capital+59 more
VisionLabs develops computer vision solutions for face and object recognition, including liveness detection and deepfake detection, serving industries such as finance, telecommunications, transport, manufacturing, and retail.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDubai, AE
VK operates a social networking platform.
Media & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsIsaac LidskyMoscow Seed FundMoscow Venture Fund (formerly Moscow Seed Fund)Sator Grove HoldingsSPRINT AcceleratorTages Capital SGR S.p.A.
WayRay develops holographic augmented reality head-up displays that project 3D imagery onto transparent surfaces such as car windshields without eyewear, using holographic optical elements.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Vitaly Ponomarev(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlibaba GroupChina Merchants CapitalJapan Investment FundHCVC
Olix develops specialized AI inference chips designed for high-throughput token generation and processing user requests, replacing traditional general-purpose processors.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
James Dacomb(Founder)
Co-investorsARMFundomoMoscow Seed Fund
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AudithonData ContestElementareeFtimMkbreactorMoscow ExportRcmlRzdSimple Invest / Panda MoneyTalkBankTitan Power SolutionsБиоМикроГелиПодробнееПодробнее о программе
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GenerationS made?
- GenerationS has 24 tracked investments.
- What stage does GenerationS invest at?
- GenerationS invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does GenerationS focus on?
- GenerationS focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is GenerationS located?
- GenerationS is headquartered in Moscow, RU.
- Does GenerationS lead rounds?
- GenerationS typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does GenerationS co-invest with?
- GenerationS most often shares deals with Moscow Seed Fund, HCVC, Isaac Lidsky, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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