Organization · Private Equity
AYR Capital
AYR Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Russia, focusing on investments in Eastern and Western Europe, as well as Russia and CIS. The firm specializes in a variety of sectors including real estate, FMCG, oil & gas, energy, IT, and manufacturing.
Overview
What AYR Capital does
What AYR Capital is
AYR Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Russia, focusing on investments in Eastern and Western Europe, as well as Russia and CIS. The firm specializes in a variety of sectors including real estate, FMCG, oil & gas, energy, IT, and manufacturing.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Private Equity
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 4, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
AYR Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
AYR Capital invests in a diverse range of debt instruments and equity investments, targeting high internal rates of return. The organization also invests in funds and real estate for capital preservation and growth.
Focus narrative
AYR Capital invests in a wide range of debt instruments, including secured and subordinated debt, mezzanine loans, buyout financing, refinancing, venture debt, bridge financing, and collateralized financing. The investment range for these instruments is between 40-400 million rubles, with a targeted internal rate of return (IRR) of 25%. In addition to debt instruments, AYR Capital engages in equity investments, particularly in unique or complex structured deals, with an investment range of 30-200 million rubles and a targeted IRR of 35%. The organization also invests in funds, including private equity and venture capital, as well as real estate, which is considered a stable method for capital preservation and growth. The investment range for real estate is between 1-3 million USD, with a targeted IRR of 15%.
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 6
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: - Здоровье.ру: An application for health management under the OMC policy. - Navigine: An application for indoor navigation and tracking movements. - Geonaft: A company involved in the oil sector. - Youtalk: A communication platform. - Рексофт: A software development company. - Simple Estate: A real estate management firm.
Common questions
What to know about AYR Capital
Upseed classifies AYR Capital under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
March 4, 2026
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