Projects
The Funds’ first investment in telecommunications was made in 1994 in FGI Wireless (which eventually became today’s Vimpelcom, one of Russia’s largest mobile telephony operators). The company was a pioneer in cellular network development in Russia. Since 1994, Baring Vostok funds have invested over $850 million in 30 companies in the internet, software, media, and telecommunications sector.
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Other projects
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InfiNet Wireless
Russian developer and producer of broadband wireless access systems for IT infrastructure development -
Electro-Com
First operator in the Russian market of telecommunication services providing consumers with access to Internet, telephone and digital television through electric networks. Fully exited in 2012 -
Vertical
Premium quality telecom infrastructure provider -
AVITO.RU
Online classifieds service -
CTC Media
One of Russia’s largest television stations. Fully exited in 2008 -
ER-Telecom
Leading regional telecommunications operator providing consumer broadband and cable TV services -
Profi.ru
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Global Telesystems
Telecommunications company, the assets of which were used as a basis for Golden Telecom. Exited in 1999 -
Golden Telecom
Leading digital telephone communication operator and Internet access provider in Russia and Ukraine (now a part of Vimpelcom). Fully exited in 2007 -
Kolesa/Krisha