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VC Sila
VC SILA invests in Seed, series A, series B, Pre-IPO, and IPO-stage IT businesses. They have made 8 investments to date. Their most recent investment was in...
VC Sila
VC SILA invests in Seed, series A, series B, Pre-IPO, and IPO-stage IT businesses. They have made 8 investments to date. Their most recent investment was in CAI Concierge AI in February 2024.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2018
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Russia
City
Moscow
Corporate office
Moscow, Russia
Principals
Ruslan Sharov
Partner
Timur Kudratov
Board Member and Limited Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at VC Sila?
Ruslan Sharov, a Partner at VC Sila since 2017, appears to drive investment activity alongside Timur Kudratov, who serves as Board Member and Limited Partner. Sharov's concurrent role as CEO of portfolio company Cheelee means he operates on both sides of the investment and operating divide. Kudratov brings additional connectivity through his Managing Partner role at Enlightened Minds and his positions within the Diplomat Business Club and BCAGC.
What is the relationship between VC Sila and Cheelee?
VC Sila invested in Cheelee and its Partner Ruslan Sharov became the portfolio company's CEO. The firm holds positions in the CHEEL token, the LEE token, and Cheelee NFT assets. This makes VC Sila's financial performance closely linked to Cheelee's token economy and user growth, creating a structure where the GP and the largest portfolio company share key management.
Does VC Sila invest only in equity or also in tokens?
VC Sila deploys across both equity and token instruments. Its known positions include equity in the operating company Cheelee, as well as on-chain holdings in the CHEEL and LEE tokens and related NFT assets. The token positions function as both liquid treasury and a direct link to user engagement on the Cheelee platform.
What investment stages does VC Sila target?
The firm's stated focus covers early-stage seed, start-up, and pre-IPO rounds. This range allows participation from initial formation through to late-stage pre-public rounds. Deal flow appears concentrated in Russia and the Gulf region, with partnerships extending into Asian markets.
Who co-invests alongside VC Sila?
Sheikh Awahd Mohd Sheikh Majrin Bin Sultan, Head of the Infinity Technologies Fund, is identified as a co-investor. Separately, Timur Kudratov's Enlightened Minds firm collaborates with actor Vivek Oberoi on real estate funds, though this sits adjacent to VC Sila's direct venture activities.
How does VC Sila source its deals?
Deal sourcing runs through a concentrated network of personal and institutional relationships. Kudratov's roles at the Diplomat Business Club and BCAGC provide access to business networks in Russia, Asia, and the Gulf. Oberoi and the Infinity Technologies Fund connection add further co-investor and origination channels.
Does VC Sila maintain any philanthropic structures?
The firm is linked to Gift to an Angel (Podarok Angelu), a philanthropic foundation. Details on governance separation between the foundation and the firm's investment activities are not publicly documented.
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