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Mail.ru Group says headhunter sale in doubt as Russia’s recession dampens revenue growth

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Russian Internet group Mail.ru said on Thursday the sale of its recruitment site might not be completed after the company saw an economic downturn constrain ad spending. The company expects revenue growth of 7-12 percent after 14.8 percent last year that included the results of the VKontakte social network on a pro forma basis, it said in a statement. Most Accurate Cisco 300-101 Prep Guide For …

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Elbrus Capital acquires minority stake in realty classifieds group Cian

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Elbrus Capital, a major private equity business operating in Russia and neighboring countries, has acquired a minority stake in Cian Group, a major player on the Russian online realty classifieds market. The deal included both the sale of existing shares and a subscription for new shares. The amount of the investment and the size of the …

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Phenomen Ventures takes part in €13.5 million funding round for German home-cleaning marketplace Helpling

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Phenomen Ventures, a $300 million international venture fund launched last year by Russian businessman Dmitry Falkovich, has invested in Helpling, the online marketplace for household cleaners backed by Germany’s Rocket Internet. The deal is part of a Series A round of 13.5 million euros ($16.8 million), which has also involved Mangrove Capital, Point Nine Capital …

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International online recruitment service Zartis launches in Russia

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Last month international online recruitment service Zartis.com announced the launch of its platform in Moscow. Zartis provides employers with access to pre-screened IT professionals in an online marketplace making it quicker and cheaper for companies to hire tech talent. The service, which started in Ireland, is available in Dublin, London, Berlin and now Moscow – …

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