Deals in the Russian Tech Sector

May 29, 2025 (Thu) 15:30–20:00

Noôdome (Moscow, Romanov Lane 2, Bldg. 1, 7th Floor)

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Aspring Capital Tech Day is the first annual event for shareholders and top executives of technology companies, where industry leaders engage in open and insightful discussions about investment deals.

Last year Tech Day brought together over 100 participants, with speakers including executives from companies such as T-Bank, VK, Sovcombank, Alfa-Bank, the Moscow Exchange, Beri Zaryad, Beeline, and others.

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Welcome Remarks

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STREAM 1:

The recipe for success: case studies of closed M&A deals on the Russian market

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What key transformations or improvements were made in the business prior to starting the sale or investment process?
Which business metrics or indicators are most important for maximizing valuation?
What were the main challenges and difficulties during negotiations with the investor? Did the investor ask you to stay involved in the business for a certain period?
What kind of valuation gap between the investor and the seller can be realistically bridged? What is the role of the investment advisor in this process?
What advice would you give to entrepreneurs who are just starting to consider selling their business?

Moderator:

Alexander Shokurov, CEO of the international platform Kokoc Group, Investor

PARTICIPANTS:

Roman Murazanov, ex-CEO, REG.RU; former co-founder, RELCOMDATA
Pavel Morozov, Head of M&A, Avito
Pavel Glushenkov, Director of Strategy and Finance, Sutochno.ru

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Snacks and beverages

_{16:55–17:10}

STREAM 2:

Path to IPO on the Russian Market

_{17:10–18:00}

Why consider preparing for a pre-IPO or IPO in an environment of high interest rates?
What instruments are currently available for conducting a pre-IPO — institutional and/or retail?
PO alternatives: going public via a merger with a listed company (reverse merger/SPAC-style deals)
Pre-IPO / IPO: the profile of the ideal investor and the image of the ideal company
What other factors can influence the success of a pre-IPO or IPO? Is company valuation the only thing that matters to today’s IPO investors?

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Moderator:

Denis Kutergin, Co-founder of the services marketplace YouDo and the business community Osnovateli

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