The Funds’ first investment in telecommunications was made in 1994 in FGI Wireless (which eventually became today’s Vimpelcom, one of Russia’s largest mobile telephony operators). The company was a pioneer in cellular network development in Russia. Since 1994, Baring Vostok funds have invested over $850 million in 30 companies in the internet, software, media, and telecommunications sector.
Revo Technologies

Revo Technologies

Location:
Moscow, Russia
Year of initial investments:
2017
Shareholding:
Minority stake

Revo was founded in 2012. The Company is a leading fintech company in Russia. Leveraging the latest cloud, data, and mobile technology, Revo is able to deliver instant and paperless sales financing solutions for on- and off-line retailers in Russia. Revo has successfully partnered with leading national merchants in apparel, footwear, children’s, sporting goods, travel, and health and beauty categories to provide accessible sales financing for consumers. Kari, Detsky Mir, Melon Fashion Group, INCITY, Utkonos, Ile de Beute, Thomas Cook are some of Revo’s major partners.

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