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Key people at Rubylight.
Rubylight was founded in 2010 by Vitaly Rubstein (Co-Founder and Partner).
Rubylight operates as a technology investment firm, deploying capital into fast-growing internet and mobile startups. The firm focuses on consumer-oriented businesses in communication, content sharing, social media, and crowdsourcing. It prioritizes ventures demonstrating user engagement and growth, investing internationally with rapid decision-making for promising opportunities.
Founded in 2010 by experienced tech entrepreneurs Andrey Ivashin and Vitaly Rubstein, Rubylight emerged from their background as key architects of the Forticom group. Their insight centered on leveraging operational expertise to actively support burgeoning internet and mobile companies. This foundation enabled a firm dedicated to nurturing global expansion for digital ventures.
Rubylight targets early-stage B2C internet and mobile startups exhibiting strong user metrics and significant growth potential. The firm acts as a strategic partner, providing capital to accelerate their development and market penetration. Its long-term vision is to empower the next generation of successful digital platforms, guiding them toward market stabilization and sustained maturity.
Rubylight was founded in 2010 by Vitaly Rubstein (Co-Founder and Partner).
Key people at Rubylight.
Rubylight has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.2M Other Equity in Yaga in November 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2022 | Yaga | $2.2M Other Equity | Startup Wise Guys | Markus Villig, Specialist VC, Trind Ventures |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Sweatcoin | $5.7M Seed | Goodwater Capital | Justin KAN, Rain Lõhmus, Greylock Partners, Seedcamp, SmartHub |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Tandem | $2.1M Other Equity | — | Florian Langenscheidt, Heiko Hubertz, Leon Zehden, Ludwig ZU Salm, Marcus Englert, Martin Sinner, Christophe Maire, Catagonia, Faber Ventures, Hannover Beteiligungsfonds, Zephden Enterprises, Zephyrus Ventures |
| Dec 18, 2014 | Taxify | $1.7M Other Equity | — | Adcash, TMT Investments |