Moscow · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Skolkovo Foundation is a Russian state-backed innovation ecosystem that supports technology startups from idea to market. It provides non-dilutive support such as micro-grants, mini-grants, convertible grants, and reimbursement of angel investments, alongside tax benefits, discounted services, acceleration programs, and patent protection. The foundation operates a technopark with offices, labs, and apartments, runs numerous sector-focused technology competitions (polymers, agrotech, energy, construction) and pre-acceleration programs, and partners with industrial corporations to scout and integrate innovative technologies. In 2024 its resident companies reported revenue of 704.3 billion rubles and attracted 42.6 billion rubles into startups across 150+ deals.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 26, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Healthtech ×1Marketing Tech ×1SaaS ×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathElpida provides automated regulatory compliance monitoring for healthcare brands' digital communications.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsfresh.fundTorrey Pines Investment
Viriom Inc. develops a pipeline of treatments for infectious diseases (blood-borne and respiratory viral diseases) and malignant diseases (solid tumors) through a global drug development platform built with partner networks.
Biotech
Co-investorsTorrey Pines Investment
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Skolkovo Foundation invest at?
- Skolkovo Foundation invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Skolkovo Foundation focus on?
- Skolkovo Foundation focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Cloud Computing, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, IoT, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
- Where is Skolkovo Foundation located?
- Skolkovo Foundation is headquartered in Moscow, RU.
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