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MOFL

MOFL, also known as the Ministry of Life, is a venture studio based in Russia that focuses on supporting startups and connecting them with private investors. It offers services in venture building, investment attraction, and public relations.

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Overview

What MOFL does

What MOFL is

MOFL, also known as the Ministry of Life, is a venture studio based in Russia that focuses on supporting startups and connecting them with private investors. It offers services in venture building, investment attraction, and public relations.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and program host and community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.

Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Studio
Founded
Founded in 2019
Approximate age
About 7 years
Structured capabilities
Funder · Program host · Community · Event host
Last reviewed
April 23, 2026
What Venture studio means

A venture studio is an organization that systematically creates new startups by generating or sourcing ideas, validating them, building early products, recruiting founders or operators, providing shared resources, and retaining meaningful equity in the companies it helps create.

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Capability profile

MOFL as a funder

Investment thesis

MOFL focuses on creating a transparent market for private investors and founders, providing broad-stage support to Russian startups through venture building, investment attraction, and strategic guidance.

Focus narrative

MOFL offers a comprehensive range of services including venture building to help startups progress from idea to product-market fit, investment attraction with expertise in project packaging and financial modeling, and public relations support to assist startups with their go-to-market strategies.

Value beyond capital

MOFL adds value to portfolio companies by providing strategic guidance in areas such as due diligence, go-to-market strategies, and ESG audits, along with facilitating connections between startups and private investors.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$1,000,000

Focus and fit

Stages
Friends and Family · Angel · Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B · Series C · Growth Equity
Regions
AsiaEurope

Availability

Currently deploying
No

Capability profile

MOFL as a program host

Program thesis

MOFL, also known as the Ministry of Life, is a venture studio focused on creating a transparent market for private investors and founders, assisting startups at any stage in securing support and funding under clear conditions.

Focus narrative

MOFL offers a range of services including venture building to help startups progress from idea to product-market fit, investment attraction with expertise in project packaging and financial modeling, and public relations support to assist startups with their go-to-market strategies.

Value and support

MOFL provides mentorship, strategic advice, and access to a network of investors and industry experts. The organization focuses on helping startups secure funding and develop effective market strategies.

Terms and economics

Indicative investment
$1,000,000

Format and cadence

Typical cohort
10 companies
Format
Remote

Availability

Application state
Accepting

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Regions
EuropeAsia

Capability profile

MOFL as a community

Community overview

MOFL, also known as the Ministry of Life, is a venture studio founded in 2019 and based in Russia. The organization focuses on creating a transparent market for private investors and founders, assisting investors in engaging with venture investments and helping startups at any stage secure support and funding under clear conditions.

Community focus

MOFL provides a range of services including venture building to help startups progress from idea to product-market fit, investment attraction with expertise in project packaging, financial modeling, and legal support, as well as public relations and marketing assistance for go-to-market strategies and media projects.

Member value

Members of MOFL benefit from access to a structured support system that includes mentorship, investment attraction, and marketing strategies. The organization also facilitates networking opportunities through various events and programs designed to connect startups with potential investors.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
online
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Investors
Benefits
mentorship and network-access
Program types
community and accelerator
Selection criteria
open
Regions
Europe

Community activity

Events and activity

MOFL hosts several recurring events including the Франчайзинговый форум FranchCamp IV, which is a forum for entrepreneurs, investors, and franchisors featuring competitions and networking opportunities; the Startech.Awards 2024, an awards ceremony recognizing promising technology projects and entrepreneurs; Мастермайнд, online meetings for collaborative problem-solving; and Диагностика Бизнеса с Трекером, online sessions providing strategic advice from experienced professionals.

Notable members

The team includes Игорь Мощук (CEO), Андрей Башин (Director of Acceleration Programs), Илья Дубровин (Director of Investor Relations), Константин Волгапов (Marketing Director), and Никита Исаков (Marketer).

Capability profile

MOFL as an event host

Event focus

MOFL, also known as the Ministry of Life, is a venture studio that focuses on creating a transparent market for private investors and founders. The organization assists investors in engaging with venture investments and helps startups at any stage secure support and funding under clear conditions.

Format narrative

MOFL provides a range of services including venture building, investment attraction, and public relations and marketing to assist startups in their growth and funding efforts.

Participant value

MOFL offers expertise in project packaging, financial modeling, legal support, and go-to-market strategies, helping startups progress from idea to product-market fit and attract investments.

Format and cadence

Event types
awards-ceremony, summit, and workshop
Modality
online
Startups can present
Yes

Availability

Registration state
Not currently accepting

Audience and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
Audience
Founders · Investors
Regions
EuropeAsia

Connected ecosystem

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What to know about MOFL

Upseed classifies MOFL under the Venture Studio organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, community, and event host capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 23, 2026

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