Zerno Ventures
Overview
Zerno Ventures is a Russian venture capital firm focusing on impact investments with a gender lens. The firm supports projects that have both measurable social or environmental impact and attractive financial returns. It prioritizes supporting female founders and aims to have at least 50% of its portfolio consisting of women-led startups. The firm's investment focus includes sectors such as technology, healthcare, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, e-commerce, consumer goods, digital services, mobility, logistics, waste management, retail, gaming, nonprofit, and media. Zerno Ventures primarily invests at the Seed and Series A stages, with a geographical focus on Russia. The firm evaluates each investment based on its financial attractiveness and its contribution to socially significant changes aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Zerno Ventures has made investments in companies like Ubirator, an ecosystem of digital services for the global secondary raw materials market, and TheCultt, a resale platform. The firm's portfolio also includes Eat Rural, an online aggregator of small producers and farms, and Kinesis, a manufacturer of customized wheelchairs. Zerno Ventures is committed to balancing social responsibility with economic efficiency, seeking scalable business models with strong founders who share the firm's values. The firm was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. It is a privately held company with a team of 2-10 employees.
Investment Focus
- Socially significant business
- Financially oriented business
- Seed/Series A stage
- Female founders
- Scalable business models
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Zerno Ventures invest in?
Zerno Ventures invests in Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media, Retail and Education, and is based in Russia. Zerno Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Zerno Ventures invest at?
Zerno Ventures backs companies at Seed and Series A.
Which regions does Zerno Ventures invest in?
Zerno Ventures invests across Russia.
Who are the partners at Zerno Ventures?
Team members listed for Zerno Ventures include Yana Komarova (CEO) and Ekaterina Charkina (Investment Director).
What companies has Zerno Ventures invested in?
Zerno Ventures's portfolio includes Ubirator, TheCultt, Eat Rural and Kinesis.
How do I contact Zerno Ventures?
Zerno Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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