The number of applications for international visas in the UK and elsewhere, in order to leave Russia, has exploded following the latter’s invasion of Ukraine. It’s estimated that since February over 200,000 people have fled the country, with many observers calling it a “brain drain.” And while it’s possible to apply for normal visas abroad, the reality is of a slow and difficult process. At the same time, most countries now have professional visa programs based on talent — but even then, Visa lawyers can be notoriously slow and expensive.
Now a new startup hopes to capitalize on this flight from Russia and former CIS states associated with the Putin regime. London-based Immigram is an immigration platform for tech professionals and entrepreneurs that has now raised $500,000 in a funding round led by Xploration Capital.
As Russians head for the exits, Immigram platform launches to scale professional migrationRead More
