East-West Digital News (EWDN) is a publication of International Digital News (IDN), a technology news and research agency covering the emerging innovation markets of Central and Eastern Europe. The agency has offices or representatives in Moscow, Kiev, and Sarajevo as well as in Paris, Brussels and Silicon Valley. IDN publishes news sites: East-West Digital News (Russia) and Ukraine Digital News (Ukraine) as well as industry reports. The agency also offers PR, research and other business services for international companies interested in Central and Eastern European markets as well as for local companies seeking to expand internationally. IDN enjoys fully transparent relations with partnering media, contributors and companies. The editorial independence of its publications is a non-negotiable condition in all matters pertaining to editorial or business relations.

Egon Zehnder

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Finam FM

Finansovaya

Frederique Constant

Marchmont Capital Partners

Microsoft Corp

Morgan Lewis

Orrick is a tech-focused, full-service law firm passionate about entrepreneurship and guiding the success of early ventures. We provide advice on tactical approaches to companies and investors, from incubation to strategic exit and future growth opportunities. Leveraging our global resources, as well as deep-rooted relationships in Silicon Valley, we provide critical insight into this rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive marketplace. Our global footprint enables us to scale with our local emerging technology clients and offer seamless service as they grow and expand. We put our network to work for our clients - wherever they are in the world. Our lawyers work intimately with over 2,700 technology company clients and over 100 venture capital firms. Over the past 12 months, Orrick has helped raise over $14.6 billion in venture capital financings globally through over 860 transactions in 35 countries.

Founded in 1805 in Geneva, the Pictet Group is today one of Europe’s largest privately held banks and the leading independent asset management specialist in Europe, with CHF 528 billion in assets under management and custody. Pictet has 4,300 employees with a global presence of 27 offices. Pictet has been our partner for the last 8 years and we have together organised +30 events in 4 different tracks and 6 Tech Tour Growth Summits.

Pro Business

Pulsar Venture

RusBase

Skolkovo Foundation is the principal agency responsible for the Russian Skolkovo Innovation Center, a scientific and technological centre for the development and commercialisation of advanced technologies. It is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 and charged by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev with creating a new science and technology development centre in the Moscow suburb of Skolkovo. The Skolkovo innovation system comprises the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (SkolTech) established in partnership with MIT, corporate R&D centres, business incubators, private seed and venture funds, and start-up companies, as well as residential space and social infrastructure. It is a city with over 30,000 residents and employees.

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b RVC

c Moscow Innovation Development Centre

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e Rusnano