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Ivan Tavrin

Executive

Aggregate Capital Deployment Matrix

Active/Searching: $250M (35.7%)

Professional Biography

Ivan Tavrin serves as the founder, chief executive officer, and director of Kismet Capital Group, a private investment group he established in 2017. With over 20 years of experience in investment, deal-making, and operational management, Mr. Tavrin has developed a substantial track record in the media, telecommunications, and consumer industries. As a prominent Russian entrepreneur, Mr. Tavrin has demonstrated expertise in building, operating, and investing in various businesses, particularly within the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors. His leadership extends beyond Kismet Capital Group; he has been a member of the board of directors of Nexters since August 2021 and has held the position of Chairman of the board since September 2021. Mr. Tavrin's extensive experience and strategic vision have positioned him as a significant figure in the investment landscape, particularly in the realm of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs).

Total Capital Deployed

$700,000,000

Active / Searching Capital:
$250,000,000

Transaction Volume

4 Transactions

Time-to-Liquidity (Months)

-

Merger Completion Rate

25.0%

Professional Network Intelligence

Frequent Associates

Top Sectors

  • Mobile, web, and social games1 Deals
  • collectibles and healthcare software and services1 Deals
  • Gaming1 Deals

Syndicate Deal History

TickerCompanyStatusTrustPriceWarrantIPO DateTime LeftDeal ValueSectorBookrunner
GDEV
Kismet Acquisition One Corp
closed
-
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-Sep 2021Done-Mobile, web, and social games
KIII
Kismet Acquisition Three Corp.
searching
250.0M
$10.00
1/3Jan 2021--GeneralCredit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
QDRO
Kismet Acquisition Two Corp.
closed
200.0M
$10.00
1/3Jan 2021Done-collectibles and healthcare software and servicesCitigroup Global Markets, Inc.
KSMT
Kismet Acquisition One Corp
closed
250.0M
$10.00
1/2Jul 2020Done-GamingCredit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC