Kismet Capital Group

Kismet Capital Group is a private equity firm specializing in technology, media, and telecommunications investments. The firm operates a scalable investment platform, focusing on creating a leading Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) platform in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. It invests directly in private companies with no target investment horizon and also invests in world-leading investment funds as a limited partner.

Founded in 2017 by Ivan Tavrin, a Russian entrepreneur and investor, Kismet Capital Group has a diverse portfolio that includes Media-1, a large independent media broadcasting group operating free-to-air TV channels such as U Channel, Muz-Tv, and Disney Channel Russia. Media-1 also owns and operates Vyberi Radio, a leading regional network of more than 90 radio stations across 18 cities. Additionally, in 2018, Media-1 acquired Gallery Service, expanding its presence in the out-of-home advertising sector.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses early and late-stage ventures, with a focus on technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. Kismet Capital Group has been involved in significant transactions, including the merger with Nexters Global Ltd., a top game development company, approved in August 2021. The firm is led by CEO Ivan Tavrin, who has a background in leading major corporations in the technology, media, and telecommunications industries.