Rustam Ibragimov

Rustam Ibragimov is an Associate at Phystech Ventures based in Moscow, Russia, where he specializes in early-stage deep tech investments. Since joining the firm in 2022, he has supported deal sourcing, investment analysis, and portfolio management across a fund that backs more than 50 technology companies. In 2024, Ibragimov contributed to early funding rounds for emerging startups in artificial intelligence and quantum computing, frequently collaborating with entities like the Russian Quantum Center and the Skolkovo Foundation. He recently shared insights on frontier technology funding as a speaker at the March 2025 Skolkovo Tech Forum, drawing on his academic foundation in physics and engineering from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. His current focus remains on bridging complex scientific innovation with commercial startup growth across the artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and advanced hardware sectors.