Iskra Ventures is a Moscow-based venture capital partnership that invests in early-stage startups to help them accelerate growth and expand geographically. They believe that time is the most valuable asset for high-potential projects, not money. Iskra Ventures identifies the right moment to inject funds and press the accelerator for startups that have tested their ideas locally and are ready to present their products to the world.

Iskra Ventures maintains a small portfolio of investments, allowing them to stay engaged with startups and focus on creating value for both founders and investors. Their investment focus includes video and content services, e-commerce and offline-to-online startups, and mobility and ultralocal projects that create new customer experiences and on-demand services. The team at Iskra Ventures has years of experience in managing early-stage investments.

Led by General Partner Ivan Sezonov, who has transitioned from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, they provide the support and capital needed for startups to succeed. With a network of limited partners, partner funds, and an international advisory board, Iskra Ventures evaluates projects and helps grow portfolio companies