Sergey Solonin

Entrepreneur and financier, whose investment activity centres on blockchain technology, education, artificial intelligence and neural networks. MSc in Economics, Finance Academy graduates, entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in the tech, payment services and finance industries. Currently he holds positions of CEO of The FinTech Association. He is a co-Founder of QIWI Plc, the leading provider of next generation payment services in the CIS with turnover exceeding $10 billion. Executive, ITbillion and iTech Advisors. Director, OJSC United Art Tickets.

Professional Summary

Accomplished entrepreneur with over 16 years of extensive experience in payment services, banking, and venture capital. Proven track record of founding and leading innovative companies, with deep expertise in financial technology, strategic investments, and business development across multiple industries.

Professional Experience

Leadership Roles and Key Positions

Chief Executive Officer | QIWI

http://www.qiwi.com/ 

June 2012 – December 2019 | Moscow, Russian Federation

• Served as CEO and Director, driving strategic growth and innovation
• Transformed QIWI into a leading payment services platform
• Developed comprehensive business strategies for technological advancement

Founder and Strategic Advisor

• Co-Founder of Subscribe.Ru
• Co-Founder of OSMP (Online Settlement and Money Payments)
• Advisor to the President on Financial Matters at OSMP (April 2009 – October 2012)
• Co-Founder of Pervyi Protsessingovyi Bank ZAO

Board and Investment Roles

• Member of Investment Committee at Skolkovo Ventures
• Board Member at VEB.Ventures
• Board Member of Qiwi Bank

Venture Capital and Investment Portfolio

Comprehensive Investment Strategy

As an active angel investor, Sergey Solonin has strategically invested in 22 companies across diverse sectors, focusing on early-stage and innovative ventures with high growth potential.

2024 Investments

• Zerocoder (09-Apr-2024)
  • Industry: Educational and Training Services (B2C)
  • Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Investment Type: Early Stage VC

• Station Tech (06-Jun-2022)
  • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
  • Stage: Out of Business
  • Investment Type: Venture Capital
• Restik (03-Feb-2022)
  • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
  • Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Investment Type: Venture Capital
• Zerocoder (25-Jan-2022)
  • Industry: Educational and Training Services (B2C)
  • Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Investment Type: Venture Capital
• Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas e Tecnologia (10-Jan-2022)
  • Industry: Educational and Training Services (B2C)
  • Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Investment Type: Venture Capital

• Zabota 2.0 (20-Apr-2021)
  • Industry: Enterprise Systems (Healthcare)
  • Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Investment Type: Venture Capital
• Restik (01-Feb-2021)
  • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
  • Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Investment Type: Venture Capital
• Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas e Tecnologia (14-Jan-2021)
  • Industry: Educational and Training Services (B2C)
  • Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Investment Type: Venture Capital

• Hoversurf (08-Dec-2020)
  • Industry: Air Technology
  • Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Investment Type: Later Stage VC
• Ubirator (11-Nov-2020)
  • Industry: Environmental Services (B2B)
  • Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Investment Type: Early Stage VC

Investment Sectors

• Educational and Training Services
• Business/Productivity Software
• Enterprise Systems (Healthcare)
• Environmental Services
• Air Technology

Current Ventures

Founder | Nuanu

https://www.nuanu.com/ 

March 2020 – Present | Indonesia

• Pioneering innovative city planning and development project
• Creating transformative urban solutions
• Leading strategic initiatives in sustainable community infrastructure

Board Member | Fintech Association

https://www.fintechru.org/ 

December 2019 – Present

• Contribute strategic insights to fintech industry development
• Participate in key decision-making processes
• Collaborate with industry leaders to drive innovation

Core Competencies

• Venture Capital
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Technology
• Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Investment Strategy
• Urban Development

Professional Achievements

• Successfully invested in 22 companies across diverse sectors
• Demonstrated ability to identify and support innovative startups
• Contributed to the development of fintech ecosystem
• Proven track record of supporting companies from early stages to revenue generation

Corporate Affiliations

• Corporate Office: Nicosia, Cyprus
• Primary Investor Type: Angel (Individual)

Skills and Endorsements

• Venture Capital: 52 endorsements
• Strategic Planning: 69 endorsements
• Recognized by colleagues and industry professionals for leadership and expertise

Contact Information

– LinkedIn Connections: 500+

– Professional Followers: 4,088