Vasiliy Kuncevich

i-Free Ventures is an active manager which finances seed to early growth-stage technology companies. They specialize in developing and implementing innovative projects in areas such as mobile and NFC technologies, e-finances, digital content distribution, electronic payment systems and micropayments, mobile applications for smartphones and new devices and digital publishing projects for B2C and B2B markets. Their geographic focus is on the Russian market and helps expansion into Europe, Asia and the US. The firm invests up to USD 500 thousand in the most promising teams and technologies, selecting projects based on their Internet and mobile technology competencies. They believe that the management team is the key critical success factor and seek to identify smart independent teams that have already built successful businesses as a priority. They construct a diversified portfolio, focusing on synergy between investments which enables effective use of common intellectual and sales resources. i-Free Ventures typically co-invests with industry players and large strategic investors in the later stages.