Phystech Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2013

AUM

$50 M

Location

Moscow, Moscow, Russia

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

Asia Europe North America

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Phystech Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in deeptech investments, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and founded in 2013. The firm was co-founded by Ivan Protopopov and is led by Managing Partners Daniel Shaposhnikov and Ivan Protopopov. With a team of five professionals, Phystech Ventures focuses on leveraging scientific advancements to create disruptive solutions across various industries.

The firm targets early-stage investments in sectors such as AI, ML, energy, mobility, biotechnology, and space exploration. Phystech Ventures typically invests in check sizes ranging from $0-1 million to $1-5 million. They are actively seeking new investments and have a portfolio of 19 companies, with a total of 49 investments and 19 exits to date.

Notable portfolio companies include ZeroAvia - hydrogen aviation, Spitch - business productivity software, AREVO - commercial products, testRigor - software development applications, and HyPoint - aerospace and defense. Phystech Ventures is known for its strategic support and mentorship, helping young founders navigate specialized niches like AI and space exploration.

Industry

Machine Learning (ML) Aerospace Agriculture Biotechnology Digital Edtech Electronics Hardware Industrial Robotics SaaS Software AI Technology Life Sciences Energy Mobility Deeptech Oil and Gas Cybersecurity AgriTech

Phystech Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Phystech Ventures I	Venture Capital (VC)	Oil and Gas AI Energy Cybersecurity Mobility AgriTech Machine Learning (ML)	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$25 M	October 2013

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Vasily Larionov Founding Partner

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Ivan Protopopov Managing Partner and CEO

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FAQs about Phystech Ventures

Is Phystech Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Phystech Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Phystech Ventures located?

Phystech Ventures is located in Moscow, Moscow, Russia.

When was Phystech Ventures founded?

Phystech Ventures was founded in 2013.

What sectors and industries does Phystech Ventures invest in?

Phystech Ventures invests in companies and startups in Machine Learning (ML), Aerospace, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Digital, Edtech, Electronics, Hardware, Industrial, Robotics, SaaS, Software, AI, Technology, Life Sciences, Energy, Mobility, Deeptech, Oil and Gas, Cybersecurity, AgriTech.

What is Phystech Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Phystech Ventures invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Phystech Ventures typically invest in?

Phystech Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Phystech Ventures investment?

Phystech Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Phystech Ventures?

Phystech Ventures has around $50m assets under management.

When was Phystech Ventures last fund created?

Phystech Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2013-10-31

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