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Over the years, our team has gained significant experience closing high-profile M&A transactions. In addition to facilitating M&A deals, we also assist our clients with equity restructuring and debt issues.
What We Do
Mergers and acquisitions
We excel at both M&A and private equity deals, providing consulting services to both buyers and sellers. Our team also offers guidance on management buyouts, joint ventures, spin-offs, and leveraged buyouts.
Debt capital markets
Our debt capital markets team offers sophisticated and independent solutions for a wide range of operations involving both private and state debt. We provide advice on diverse debt instruments and possess expertise in restructuring bond issues, obtaining bondholder approval, and securing bond redemptions. We also operate in foreign jurisdictions.
Equity Capital Markets
We provide advisory support for IPO and SPO in the equity capital markets. Our services include engaging bookrunners and other advisors, developing marketing strategies, and overall coordination.
Fundraising
Our consulting services in fundraising are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. We provide advice throughout every stage of the process, from defining deal parameters and structure to drawing up a list of potential investors.
Pre-IPO
We provide end-to-endsupport for Pre-IPO placements, helping high-growth companies raise additionalcapital to fuel their momentum ahead of going public. Leveraging AspringCapital’s extensive network, the trust of leading investment funds, familyoffices, and HNWIs, and our deep expertise in structuring complex transactions,we deliver successful Pre-IPO rounds on optimal terms for all stakeholders.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCED DEALS
Since our establishment in 2013, we have successfully facilitated numerous deals, cementing our reputation as top-notch investment bankers. Below you can find the publicly announced deals where our team acted as exclusive financial advisors.
If you would like to learn more about our experience, request an introduction
Sale of "Beri Zaryad!" to Yandex
December
2024
sector
Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT)
Aspring Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the owners of "Beri Zaryad!", Russia's largest power bank rental service, in its sale to Yandex. This landmark transaction marks the country's first major strategic deal following the company’s pre-IPO capital placement.
Beri Zaryad! has emerged as the fastest-growing power bank rental network outside of Asia. With over 70% market share, the company has consistently doubled its revenue in recent years. Its network spans more than 200 cities across Russia and three CIS countries, featuring over 40,000 charging stations and serving 6 million users.
Yandex, one of Russia’s leading technology companies, has been actively expanding its Yandex GO super-app. This app integrates a wide range of lifestyle services, from ride-hailing and scooter sharing to food and grocery delivery.
key publications
“Yandex Acquires Power Bank Rental Service ‘Beri Zaryad!’”
Sale of Ulybka Radugi to Lenta
December
2024
sector
Retail
Aspring Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to Ulybka Radugi, the second-largest player in Russia’s drugstore segment, in its acquisition by Lenta.
The transaction positions Lenta to become a leading player in the drugstore market, expand its presence in the fast-growing beauty and personal care sector, and accelerate its transformation into a multi-format retailer. Ulybka Radugi will retain its brand and continue its geographic expansion across new regions.
Ulybka Radugi is one of Russia’s largest retail chains specializing in personal care and household goods.
Lenta is a leading multi-format grocery and FMCG retailer in Russia, operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores.
Sale of YClients to tech giant VK
Januar
2024
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sector
Technology, media and telecom (TMT)
Aspring Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor for YClients, a market leader in online appointment booking and service business automation, on its sale to tech giant VK. The team at Aspring Capital arranged a highly competitive process and provided comprehensive assistance with the deal.
YClients is a leading Russian platform for booking appointments online for various services as well as developing automation for business processes. YClients serves more than 45,000 representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises.
VK is one of the largest technology companies in Russia. More than 95% of the Russian monthly internet audience use VK services.
key publications
Sale of VimpelCom to local management for RUB 130bn
October
2023
sector
Technology, media and telecom (TMT)
Transaction amount
130 billion rubles / $2.1 billion
Aspring Capital acted as VEON Ltd.’s financial advisor in the sale of PJSC VimpelCom (operating under the Beeline brand) for 130 billion rubles
The sale of VimpelCom was based on the company's valuation of about 370 billion rubles. The completed transaction stands out as one of the largest among other Western firms' exit deals and has become a notable example of a foreign business selling its operations in Russia for a sizeable sum.
It's a first-of-its-kind transaction on the Russian investment banking market structured through Eurobond redemption. Most of the consideration for the sale was satisfied by writing off VEON's debt to the Russian company. For the remaining 130 billion rubles, VimpelCom redeemed over 96% of all VEON Ltd. Eurobonds in Russia.
VEON Ltd. is a global provider of connectivity and internet services listed on NASDAQ and Euronext Amsterdam.
PJSC VimpelCom (operating under the Beeline brand), a Russian telecommunications company, offers communication and internet services to over 240 million subscribers.
key publications
VEON completes Russia exit as Vimpelcom sale closes
PUBLIC ANNOUNCED DEALS
Since our establishment in 2013, we have successfully facilitated numerous deals, cementing our reputation as top-notch investment bankers. Below you can find the publicly announced deals where our team acted as exclusive financial advisors.
If you would like to learn more about our experience, request an introduction.
Sale of YClients to tech giant VK
January
2024
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Sale of VimpelCom to local management for RUB 130bn
October
2023
Restructuring of convertible Eurobonds issue on $400 mln
December
2022
Consent Solicitation of Eurobonds issues on $753 mln
October
2022
