
Horizon Capital acquires stake in Intellias
Ukraine-focused GP Horizon Capital is acquiring a minority stake in Kiev-based Intellias, a provider of software development services.
With the fresh capital, Intellias plans to increase its client service capabilities by expanding its delivery hubs beyond Lviv, having established a presence in Kyiv and Odesa. The company, co-founded by Vitaly Sedler and Michael Puzrakov, continues to be founder-run.
Horizon Capital launched its most recent fund, Emerging Europe Growth Fund III (EEGF III), in June 2016. The target of the fund is $150m and it seeks to invest in fast-growing, mid-sized, export-oriented companies in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova.
Company
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Lviv, Intellias is a supplier of software development services with a core delivery base in Ukraine. It employs a staff of 1,100.
People
Intellias – Vitaly Sedler (co-founder, CEO); Michael Puzrakov (co-founder).
Horizon Capital – Lenna Koszarny (founding partner, CEO).
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