DST Group

DST Global operates as a leading investment firm, specializing in deploying growth capital into late-stage internet companies globally. The firm strategically identifies and funds high-value technology enterprises, providing essential financial resources for their expansion. Its approach involves significant minority investments, enabling portfolio companies to scale efficiently while founders retain operational control.

Established in 2009 by Yuri Milner, alongside co-founders Saurabh Gupta, John Lindfors, Rahul Mehta, and Tom Stafford, DST Global arose from a keen insight into the unique capital needs of maturing internet businesses. Milner, leveraging his experience, recognized the demand for substantial growth equity, facilitating global acceleration and innovation without requiring full ownership.

The firm’s portfolio comprises many of the world's premier internet platforms, which directly receive its investment capital. DST Global’s vision centers on sustaining its position as a strategic capital partner, actively contributing to the global internet economy’s development. It continually seeks to identify and foster influential technology companies, shaping tomorrow's digital landscape.