Mr Yuri Borisovitch Milner
Registration country
VCID: 33061
Profile
Bio
Founded Digital Sky Technologies Ltd (now Mail.ru Group) in 2005 to focus on Internet investments in the Russian language world. In mid-2009, launched DST Global as the primary vehicle for international Internet investments. Graduated from Moscow State University in 1985 with an advanced degree in theoretical physics and subsequently conducted research at the Institute of Physics in the Russian Academy of Sciences between 1985 and 1989. Attended the Wharton Business School MBA program between 1990 and 1992.
Career
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Digital Sky Technologies Ltd - founderVenture capital and private equity firm that primarily invests in late-stage internet companies. |
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DST GlobalThe investment vehicle of Silicon Valley-based Russian Internet financier Yuri Milner. |
Education
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Wharton School of BusinessGraduate business school.MBA in Business Administration |
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Moscow State University |
Investments
Selected investments
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Second Home Ltd Provider of workspace and cultural venues. |
United Kingdom | 28 Nov 2018 | Venture Round participant. Active |
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Brex Inc Corporate credit card company focused on startups. |
United States | 19 Jun 2018 | Series B Round participant. Active |
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Flexport Inc Platform for global logistics. |
United States | 27 Sep 2016 | Series B Follow-on investment. Round participant. Active |
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LendUp Global Inc Direct lender focused on non-prime borrowers. |
United States | 20 Jan 2016 | Series B Initial investment. Round participant. Active |
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Carbon3D Inc 3D printing company. |
United States | 20 Aug 2015 | Series C Active |
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WeLab Ltd Instant mobile lending for individuals. |
Hong Kong SAR China | 8 Jan 2015 | Series A Active |
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Wefunder Inc |
United States | 30 Jun 2014 | Convertible Note Active |
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GenapSys Inc Developer of genomic testing systems. |
United States | 14 Nov 2013 | Series B Initial investment. Round participant. Active |
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23andMe Inc DNA testing and genome sequencing firm. |
United States | 11 Dec 2012 | Series D Initial investment. Round participant. Active |
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Woven Inc Developer of a personalised social news discovery engine. |
United States | 5 Dec 2012 | Series A Initial investment. Round participant. Active |
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Ryzac Inc Online learning platform for technical skills. |
United States | 18 Jun 2012 | Series B Initial investment. Round participant. Active |
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Path Inc Social networking site |
United States | 16 Apr 2012 | Series B Round participant. Active |
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ClassDojo Communication app that connects teachers, students, and parents. |
United States | 31 Jan 2012 | Seed Initial investment. Round participant. Active |
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Aisle50 Inc |
1 Jan 2012 | Venture Active |
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drchrono Inc |
1 Jan 2012 | Venture Active |
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Flotype Inc Third generation of web apps. |
United States | 1 Jan 2012 | Seed Initial investment. Round participant. Active |
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Wheely Ltd Luxury ride-hailing app allowing passengers to book a chauffeur-driven car both on-demand and in advance. |
28 Dec 2011 | Grant Active |
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Science Exchange Inc Online marketplace for scientific collaboration where researchers can order experiments from the world's best laboratories. |
United States | 1 Dec 2011 | Seed Initial investment. Round participant. Active |
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Comprehend Systems Inc |
United States | 1 Nov 2011 | Seed |
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Ark.com Inc People search engine. |
United States | 1 Nov 2011 | Seed Active |