The Sputnik Group
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsUnited States11-50 Employees
The Sputnik Group was founded in 1998 by a core team that had worked together in the Russian market for more than a decade. Based in the United States, the firm operates with two divisions that reflect its dual focus on investment and advisory work. The Private Equity Division targets high-growth and turnaround opportunities in Europe and the Russia/CIS region, while the Advisory Division provides discreet strategic guidance to Russian clients and to international investors. The organizational structure signals a combined approach to market opportunities and strategic counsel, with activity concentrated across Europe and Russia/CIS and a client base spanning Russian entities and international investors.