Miro Closes Russian Office Due to Geopolitical Issues
Apr 1, 2022
- Miro , a company known for its digital whiteboard software popularized during the remote work shift post-pandemic, has undergone significant changes due to geopolitical tensions.
- Miro closed its office in Perm, Russia, in March, paused sales in Russia and Belarus, and suspended licenses for sanctioned customers.
- Following the invasion of Ukraine, Miro offered relocation or severance packages to its Russian employees and provided aid to its Ukrainian staff.
- Founded in 2011, Miro released its product as RealTimeBoard in 2012, quickly gaining traction, especially outside Russia.
- The company is headquartered in San Francisco and Amsterdam and has expanded to cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Sydney, and Munich over the past five years.
- Early funding included investments from Russian-Israeli "super angel" Igor Ryabenkiy and Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Source: Business Insider
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