Founding partners

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

The U.S. Agency for International Development is an independent agency that provides economic, development and humanitarian assistance around the world in support of the foreign policy goals of the United States.

SEAF

SEAF is a global investment firm focused on providing growth capital and operational support to businesses in emerging markets and those underserved by traditional sources of capital.

Partners and sponsors

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

The EBRD is the largest single investor in the region of Central Europe and Central Asia and mobilizes significant foreign direct investment beyond its own financing. It is owned by 60 countries and two intergovernmental institutions.

Russian Center for Entrepreneurship

The U.S. Russia Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) is a catalyst organization advancing the role and scope of entrepreneurship in Russia.

Entrepreneurial development bank of the Netherlands.

FMO, founded in 1970, was established by the Dutch government, Dutch entrepreneurs and Dutch employers and employee organizations. Since its beginning FMO has always believed in entrepreneurship and economic development. The FMO’s area of operations covers the globe. Contributing to the development of the private sector in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.

Young Executives Society

YES (Young Executives Society) connects successful young leaders, entrepreneurs and creatives, providing a common platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge. YES empowers young individuals to contribute their best to the broader society. YES works closely with governmental institutions, academia and businesses, and is a partner of Young Entrepreneurs for Europe.