Russian Venture Company (OJSC)
Russian Venture Company (OJSC) (RVC or Russian Venture Company) is a government fund of funds and a development institute of the Russian Federation, one of Russia's key tools in building its own national innovation system.

Russian Venture Company was established by Russian Government on June 7, 2006 (Order No. 838-r). Its mission is to encourage Russia’s own VC industry and boost capital of VC funds. RVC’s role is that of a government fund of venture capital funds channeling public incentives to venture capital and financial support to the hi-tech sector, and of a Russian VC industry development institute.

RVC’s authorized capital — RUB 30 011 320 700 (about US$ 1022 mln.) — is 100% owned by the Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimuschestvo). The Board is composed of seven directors, including Elvira Nabiullina (Russian Minister of Economic Development), Andrey Fursenko (Russian Minister of Education), Igor Artemyev (Head of Antitrust Committee), Sergey Guriev (Rector of Russian Economic School), Yigal Erlich (founder and Managing Partner of Yozma Group), Esko Aho (Prime Minister of Finland in 1991-1995, current member of the Executive Committee of Nokia Group), and Igor Agamirzian, CEO of RVC.

RVC operates through private-public partnerships that take form of private VC funds: 49% of their capital is contributed by RVC—to be matched by 51% from private investors.

RVC backed VC funds’ investment priorities focus on technologies from the Critical Technologies List approved by Russian President.

So far, these funds include: VTB Venture Fund (RUB 3,061 mln i.e. about US$ 104 mln.), Bioprocess Capital Ventures (RUB 3,000 mln i.e. about US$ 102 mln.), Maxwell Bio-Tech (RUB 3,061 mln i.e. about US$ 104 mln.),), Leader Innovations (RUB 3,000 mln i.e. about US$ 102 mln.), Tamir Fishman CiG Russian Fund (RUB 2,000 mln i.e. about US$ 68 mln.), S-Group Ventures (RUB 1,800 mln i.e. about US$ 61 mln.), New Technologies (RUB 3,061 mln i.e. about US$ 104 mln.), Seed Fund (RUB 2,000 mln), RVC Biopharmaceutical Investment Fund (RUB 500 mln, to be increased to RUB 1.5 mln), RVC Infrastructure Investment Fund (RUB 500 mln, to be increased to RUB 2 bln), RUSSIAN VENTURE CAPITAL I LP (RUB 300 mln), RUSSIAN VENTURE CAPITAL II LP (RUB 600 mln).

As on early March 2010, 12 RVC backed funds run a portfolio of 60 companies, invested capital totaling more than RUB 6 bln i.e. about US$ 200 mln. more...

Novosibirsk Technopark
Russian Federation Government has launched the "Development of the high-tech oriented Technoparks" program. This program was developed according to the President's decree.

Novosibirsk Technopark is one of the largest construction development projects in the East part of Russian Federation. This development is powered by the partnership between the government and the private sector.

The goal is to support and grow the research institutes by commercializing its technological and research potential. Another goal is to increase the volume of the orders processed and, consequently, the profitability.

OJSC Innovation Management Company (IMC) “FiBr”
Since 2006 “FiBr” has been working on development of a system of venture investment in high-tech business projects. In addition, the company exercises administration over the private fund and invests internal funds and funds of private investors in the innovation projects it selected, the projects which are based on breakthrough high technologies and products in the areas of water treatment, advanced materials, biotechnology and IT.

Institute for the Development of Financial Markets
The Institute's main activities include:
*Organizing and holding public events, such as: conferences, seminars, round tables, forums, and presentations;
*Training students to successfully pass qualifications exams, upgrading qualifications of working securities market experts, and conducting professional seminars;
*Organizing corporate courses and consultation seminars both in Moscow and in Russia's regions.

Utilizing highly skilled tutors - who are actively engaged in financial markets - in the training process facilitates effective qualitative training of market participants.

Institute employees are a stable and experienced team - having successfully carried out more than a dozen large-scale projects, as well as having organized and held a large number of professional conferences, congresses and forums. The Institute's conferences have always been well attended by a large, varied and professional audience; these conferences have also received extensive coverage from leading Russian and foreign mass media. The Institute's organized events, which include both Russian participants and foreign partners, including: investors, leading representations from major exchanges, state officials, and journalists, have made it possible to create a convenient meeting ground where representatives of Russian business and their foreign counterparts can get together for mutual cooperation.

The Institute for the Development of Financial Markets (IRFR) is currently engaged in a number of exciting projects focused on advising a wide range of Russian companies on appropriate mechanisms and best-practice techniques for attracting investment. Among the long-term and multi-stage targets are:
*Upgrading regional economic and investment policy;
*Creating favorable, long-term conditions for investment into the Russian economy as a whole;
*Actively using financial market mechanisms to attract investment;
*Organizing effective inter-regional economic cooperation.

«DEXTER»
Dexter is the first nationwide air taxi company in Russia offering on-demand flights to any operational airport within 2000 km in radius. Dexter Air Taxi provides regional point-to-point air transportation that is safe, convenient and cost effective. Aircraft are pre-positioned strategically throughout the service areas, allowing customers to board a Dexter aircraft and depart with little notice. Dexter eliminates the frustrations of crowded airline terminals, long security lines and lengthy connections. n addition, Dexter utilizes numerous airports that the airlines do not, making it exceptionally convenient for rural destinations and multiple-stop itineraries.

Dexter fills a void in the need for more `flexible and customized travel plans` especially for corporate & high net worth individuals and offers an ideal upgrade to a more exclusive and personalized form of travel within Russia and CІS.

Dexter further ensures 24/7 availability of an aircraft, a service even better than owning a private jet, as aircraft normally get grounded on an average of two months in a year for scheduled maintenance. Dexter fleet currently comprises of new Swiss made business aircraft Pilatus PC-12.

What we use
Dexter (Air Operator Certificate 481, issued 05.12.2005) manages its own fleet of the small comfortable airplanes, providing clients with maximum time-efficiency, comfort, safety and confidentiality of flights (Fleet). Dexter is the only air carrier in Russia with the 100% new fleet.

The fleet consists of the new Swiss turboprop aircraft Pilatus PC-12.

Pilatus PC-12 is the single-engine turboprop aircraft designed and manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. This aircraft is awarded the best aircraft by FORBES in 2001.
Seating capacity: 8 passengers.
Range: up to 2000 km.
Maximum speed: 519 km/h
Engine: PT6A-67B by Pratt & Whitney Canada which is a more powerful PT6 engine the safest and most reliable engine in the world.
PC-12 provides for serious multi-role versatility including passenger and cargo capability as well as special missions. VІP aircraft cabin has 8 passenger seats and luggage compartment with easy access during the flight.

How we do it
The company delivers passengers to the departure area in first-class cars using special routes to avoid traffic jams. The Dexter Air Taxi passengers check in at the VІP and business terminals. Іt requires 15 minutes show up before departure to complete all registration, check-in and boarding procedures with the maximum comfort. At Dexter, we understand that each customer has unique requirements, and we want to exceed your expectations by doing the best we can.

Why we do it
Dexter provides not only the comfort of the private airplane, but secures the high economy of the flights helping to cut down expenses (especially indirect ones) in comparison with the traditional transport. n case of making a multi-stop flight Dexter becomes even more cost-efficient (Services).

Who we are
The company was founded in 2004. Dexter has its own maintenance base in Bykovo airport (Moscow). The company staff is 110 persons including 24 pilots of the highest class, 35 technicians, engineers and air traffic controllers. Dexter air taxi is just a phone call away and available around the clock at 8-800-333-22-11.

The major investors are Іndustrial Іnvestors group (www.prominvestors.com) and aerospace holding Kaskol (www.kaskol.ru), both with the strong expertise in transport and infrastructure projects in Russia. Dexter is also supported by the Іnternational Finance Corporation (www.ifc.org) which is the investment department of The World bank, the biggest international portfolio investor in Russia.