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Gagarin Capital is a venture capital firm based in Russia, although its exact location is not provided on the website. It specializes in investing in early-stage artificial intelligence companies globally, including in the industrial sector. The firm is led by Mikhail Taver, who has a strong background in M&A and private equity with over 20 years of experience. He has held executive roles in prominent Russian financial groups and holds CFA, ACMA, and CGMA designations.
Gagarin Capital focuses on the AI sector, investing worldwide by leveraging a network of local experts and insights. The firm aims for a competitive advantage in various locales and sources deals through a global network of entrepreneurs and scientists. While specific check sizes are not listed, typical investment sizes and stages are early-stage, which implies an investment size of $0-1 million.
Some notable portfolio companies include Prisma, an AI-based mobile photo technology company, and Wallarm, an AI-powered app security platform. Other investments include Cherry Labs for video analytics, Spect for AI-driven diagnostics, and Cureskin, an AI-derma care app in India.
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