Moscow, Russia / San Francisco, California – Farminers, a Russia-based technology incubator backed by In-Mobile Investments, is bringing the members of its 2012 Startup Academy for technology startups to San Francisco’s RocketSpace to prepare for launch in the United States.
Chosen from thousands of Russian tech startups that applied to the Farminers Startup Academy, these companies are the leaders in Russian consumer-tech innovation. The principals of these companies will be immersed in the multi-cultural, entrepreneurial and highly innovative atmosphere of RocketSpace, a “techcelerator” whose alumni include Zappos, Uber and PocketGems.
“RocketSpace has a history of embracing entrepreneurs from global tech companies, and the partnership with Farminers enables us to engage with the best Russian tech startups,” said Duncan Logan, chief executive officer of RocketSpace. “We pride ourselves in cultivating exceptional companies, and we are excited to add these amazing Russian companies to a selective international roster that includes companies from Spain, Canada, and the Czech Republic.”
While at RocketSpace, Russian tech companies will take full advantage of its unique ecosystem of diverse companies focused around tech and will engage with other emerging companies, forming the contacts and building the networks that are vital for their success as they launch in the United States.
“Introducing our Russian tech talent to the Bay Area startup experience is critical to their growth and success, and this partnership is instrumental in doing this in the best possible environment,” said Igor Matsanyuk, founder of In-Mobile Investments and Farminers. “RocketSpace’s track record for cultivating the best entrepreneurial talent is the perfect environment for the Farminers startups to learn, and make the connections that lead to success.”
The companies participating in the partnership with RocketSpace are currently under review and will be selected in the coming month. The chosen companies will arrive in the United States during the second quarter of 2012 and remain through the end of the year as they prepare and launch their companies in the United States.
- About RocketSpace
Based in San Francisco, RocketSpace is a leading accelerator in North America housing over 100 of the world’s most exciting fast-growth technology companies. RocketSpace provides its member companies with the most comprehensive and effective services and programs designed to help them grow their business and accelerate their time to market. RocketSpace is the only market accelerator that, like the best business schools, delivers a ‘success ecosystem’ that offers early stage technology companies easy access to the corporate brands, venture funds, partnerships, talent and corporate resources required for next stage growth, in addition to meeting their need for a professional, cost-effective and highly collaborative work environment. For more information, visit http://www.rocket-space.com.
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