Unicorns in Russia
Dealroom tracks 6 unicorns headquartered in Russia — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $39.1B combined, plus 7 thoroughbreds generating $100M+ in annual revenue. Updated July 2026.
Every unicorn in Russia
All 6 companies headquartered in Russia that reached a verified $1B+ valuation, ranked by latest valuation. Click a company for its full Dealroom profile.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yandex | Consumer Services | Moscow | 1997 | $29B | Private |
| 2 | Ozon | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Moscow | 1998 | $6.2B | IPO 2020 |
| 3 | AVITO | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Moscow | 2007 | $2.5B | Private |
| 4 | Vseinstrumenti | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Samara | 2007 | $1.5B | IPO 2024 |
| 5 | VK | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Moscow | 2006 | — | Private |
| 6 | T-Bank | Fintech | Moscow | 2006 | — | IPO 2013 |
Thoroughbreds — the $100M+ revenue tier
Dealroom's revenue milestone: 7 Russia companies past $100M in annual revenue, proof of traction beyond paper valuations.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mail.ru Group | Consumer Services | Moscow | 1998 | $3.1B | IPO 2010 |
| 2 | ivi.ru Media | Consumer Services | Moscow | 2010 | $1.5B | Private |
| 3 | Ulmart | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Saint Petersburg | 2008 | — | Private |
| 4 | NANOLEK | Biotech & Life Sciences | Lovintsy | 2011 | — | Private |
| 5 | DDX Fitness | Other | Saint Petersburg | — | — | Private |
| 6 | Control Leasing | Transportation | Moscow | 2011 | — | Private |
| 7 | Qiwi | Fintech | Sokol'niki | 2007 | $-308M | IPO 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
How many unicorns are there in Russia?
Dealroom tracks 6 unicorns headquartered in Russia as of July 2026, worth $39.1B combined. 1 of them are valued at $10B or more.
What are the biggest unicorns in Russia?
The three most valuable are Yandex, Ozon, AVITO. Moscow is the top hub with 5 of them.
What counts as a unicorn — and what is a thoroughbred?
A unicorn is a company that reached a $1B+ valuation, verified by Dealroom. A thoroughbred is Dealroom's revenue-based tier: a startup-era company generating $100M+ in annual revenue — traction, not just paper valuation.