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Verysell Group

Marketing · Moscow, Russia · Founded 1990

Global software development and AI solutions incubator MoreLess

Verysell Group is a global software development company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland. Initially established as a joint venture to bring IT from the West to the former Soviet Union, the company has since evolved significantly. After its rebranding from Merisel Inc, Verysell diversified from IT product distribution to a full-range IT service firm, becoming one of the top 10 largest IT holdings in Russia between 2004 and 2011. In 2017, the group ceased all operations in Russia and Belarus, shifting its focus to new markets and technologies.

The company is led by its co-founder, Mikhail Krasnov, who serves as the Executive Chairman and has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. The leadership team also includes professionals with backgrounds in law, finance, and technology, guiding the company's strategic direction. Verysell operates as an incubator for technology businesses, fostering innovation through its family of brands: SmartDev, VeryPay, VeryPlay Studio, and Verysell AI. The group serves a diverse clientele, from startups to large global enterprises, across various sectors including FinTech, InsurTech, e-commerce, and manufacturing. Its business model leverages an offshore development center in Vietnam, SmartDev LLC, combined with client-facing teams across 8 cities on 4 continents.

Verysell offers a range of services, including bespoke software development, staff augmentation, and AI consulting. Through its brands, it provides specialized solutions. SmartDev is an outsourcing partner for enterprise clients. VeryPay delivers mobile payment technology for mobile network operators in Africa, aiming to enhance financial inclusion. VeryPlay Studio operates as a full-cycle game developer. Verysell AI is the group's innovation arm, focusing on integrating AI functionalities like natural language processing, computer vision, and predictive analytics into clients' business processes to boost productivity and expand their offerings. The company also develops its own products, such as the VERA AI-driven customer service system and the VeryPay mobile money platform.

Keywords: software development, artificial intelligence, fintech, technology incubator, staff augmentation, payment technology, insuretech, mobile payments, AI consulting, enterprise software, systems integration, application development, offshore development, SmartDev, VeryPay, Verysell AI, Mikhail Krasnov, financial inclusion, data analytics, business process automation

Company overview

Verysell Group company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Moscow, Russia
Employees
61
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
20.7
client focusb2bsectorAgencysectorBrandingsectorCommunicationindustryMarketing

Valuation & funding

Verysell Group funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCEquity / VC Mar 2007 $40M $160M RP Capital Group · Mint Capital
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 61
2025 61
2024 61
2023 61
2022 61
2021 61
2020 57
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Growth signals

Verysell Group website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Verysell Group is 270 monthly website visits, up 58.8% over the last three months. Verysell Group's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits270 3-month web change+58.8% 1-year team growth0%
Monthly website visits51 observations · Oct 2014–Sep 2023
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Verysell Group's talent

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Investors

2 investors on Verysell Group's cap table

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Series B+ 2 investors entered at this stage
RP Capital Group
Mint Capital

Global footprint

Where Verysell Group has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
🇷🇺 Russia · Moscow HQ
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