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Pavel Fedorov

Founder

Founder at Salmon

Philippines

Writes $50K – $3M checks · typically $100K

FoundedSalmon

About

Pavel Fedorov is co-founder of Salmon Group Ltd, a BSP-regulated challenger bank in the Philippines that uses AI-powered underwriting to extend credit to underserved populations. He previously served as co-CEO of Tinkoff, a digital bank that grew to over 30 million customers, and spent 13 years at Morgan Stanley, where he rose to managing director leading the firm's European technology, media, and telecommunications franchise. Since Salmon's founding in 2022, the company has raised over $300 million from venture investors including IFC and Abu Dhabi's ADQ.

Founder at Salmon

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Salmon's investors · 5

ADQAbu DhabiAntlerSingapore · $3M – $10M checksFJ LabsNew York · $100K – $3M checks · since 2026International Finance CorporationWashington D.C. · $20M – $500M checksTNBAuraSingapore · $500K – $28M checks

Experience

  1. Salmon Group LtdCo-Foundercurrent2022 — presentManila, National Capital Region, Philippines
  2. TinkoffCo-CEO2021 — 2022United Arab Emirates
  3. TinkoffBoard Member/Advisor2021Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
  4. Norilsk NickelExecutive Director2013 — 2016Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
  5. Morgan StanleyManaging Director2007 — 2010Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
  6. UBSManaging Director2006 — 2007Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
  7. Morgan StanleyExecutive Director1998 — 2006Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Investments12Board of Directors8CEOs7Financial Services7Finance4

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pavel Fedorov?
Pavel Fedorov is co-founder of Salmon Group Ltd, a BSP-regulated challenger bank in the Philippines that uses AI-powered underwriting to extend credit to underserved populations. He previously served as co-CEO of Tinkoff, a digital bank that grew to over 30 million customers, and spent 13 years at Morgan Stanley, where he rose to managing director leading the firm's European technology, media, and telecommunications franchise. Since Salmon's founding in 2022, the company has raised over $300 million from venture investors including IFC and Abu Dhabi's ADQ.
Where does Pavel Fedorov work?
Pavel Fedorov is Founder of Salmon.
What check size does Pavel Fedorov write?
Pavel Fedorov typically writes checks of $50K – $3M.
What companies did Pavel Fedorov found?
Pavel Fedorov founded Salmon.
Where did Pavel Fedorov go to school?
Pavel Fedorov studied at University of Washington (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services); Novosibirsk State University (NSU) (Bachelor of Science - BS, Operations Research).

Founder mafias

University of Washington mafia162

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UBS mafia52

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

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Novosibirsk State University (NSU) mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Mikhail KokorichDepartment of PhysicsFounded Destinus +2Aleksei Beliankin-BauerBachelor's degreeFounded LegionfarmAlina VerbenchukSpecialistFounded Korda

Same school

Also attended University of Washington335

Andrew ChenGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzArvind JainFounder & CEO of GleanJane MooneyCo-founder & VP, Strategy and Finance at Collaborative RoboticsVictoria TreygerGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesAndrewAdvisor at Clear VenturesJoe HorsmanInvestor at Madrona Venture Group

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Also attended Novosibirsk State University (NSU)8

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Shared employers

Also worked at Tinkoff3

Angelina MikheevaHR Director at RaisonDarina KharitonenkoChief Investment Officer and Senior Analyst at Jets CapitalAlex EmeshevFounder at Vivid

Also worked at Morgan Stanley1,181

Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalDavid VélezFounder & CEO of NubankJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis Ventures

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Also worked at UBS754

Vlad YatsenkoCo-founder & CTO of RevolutJen WangDeal Operations Manager at Felicis VenturesPaul KwanInvestment Team at General CatalystMartin MignotInvestor at Index VenturesBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorSauvanne Saint-LégerInvestor at Daphni

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