The Hulu Of Russia, Ivi.ru, Raises $40M

TechCrunch 11 September 2012 Ivi.ru, the “Hulu of Russia” that offers streamed premium TV and films from international and local big-name content holders, has raised another $40 million round of funding. The investment was led by Baring Vostok, a private equity firm,...

Tasting the Eastern promise: Top 10 VC companies investing in Russia

Venture Village 8 August 2012 The growth of the internet in Russia to its current 60 million users, the strong technical background of Russian software engineers and the sound entrepreneurial skills of local managers have attracted major money to the market. According...