Mera Capital

What Mera Capital does

Mera Capital Group (LLC "Mera Capital Group", OGRN 1147847264212) is a Russian-licensed Multi Family Office headquartered in Saint Petersburg that delivers wealth management and corporate finance services through a regulated advisory platform (Bank of Russia license No. 93, 19.11.2020; SRO AMIKS member). The firm was founded in Moscow in 2008, expanded to Saint Petersburg in 2009, and consolidated under the Mera Capital brand in 2015.

The wealth management business is built on three proprietary algorithmic strategies — Grid (RUB, market-neutral, targeting ~31% annual returns on volatile Russian bonds and dividend stocks), LongShort (USD, market-neutral, ~21.6% CAGR exploiting volatility decay of leveraged ETFs), and Dynamic Allocation (USD, macro-cycle-driven Markowitz allocation, ~18.2% CAGR vs S&P 500 at 8.16%, back-tested from 1988) — all underpinned by an internal Global General Equilibrium macroeconomic model and routed through a Personal Account (Личный кабинет) client portal. The corporate finance vertical provides success-fee advisory for IPO, SPO, private equity (minimum $5M deal size), bond issuances (3B+ RUB capitalization minimum), M&A, and ICO transactions, with a track record of 7 successful IPO/ICO transactions and >$100M cumulative capital attracted for clients across deals such as Levenhuk (529.4M RUB), Rollman (480M RUB SPO), MNTO INSET, and GlobalCIO.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid fee model: 0.5% of assets under management annually plus 7% of profits on investment strategies, 0.75% of net assets for corporate business-protection mandates, and success-based advisory fees on capital-raising transactions. The firm operates with 11–50 employees and is privately held by founder/CEO Andrey Gusev and managing partner Olga Pershina, with no disclosed external institutional ownership. International reach is achieved through broker partnerships with Interactive Brokers (US), UOB Kay Hian (Singapore), EXANTE (EU) and ATON (Russia), supplemented by a wholly-owned Armenian quant R&D subsidiary (MeraQuant, 2024).

Name

Mera Capital

Legal name

Общество с ограниченной ответственностью «Мера Капитал Групп»

Website

https://mera-capital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mera Capital is a Russia-licensed Multi Family Office providing proprietary algorithmic wealth-management strategies (Grid, LongShort, Dynamic Allocation) to HNWI/UHNWI clients, alongside success-fee corporate finance advisory for IPO, private equity, bond, and M&A transactions across Russia, the US, and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wealth Management & Investment Advisory

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Miscellaneous Business Credit Institution (6159)

akta.pro primary industry

Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Wealth Management (FSAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Accounts & Model Portfolios (SMA/UMA) (FSAAAAAG), Institutional Separate Accounts & SMAs (Mandates) (FSAAAGAL)

Keywords

• Wealth management
• Investment advisory
• Corporate finance
• Portfolio management
• Algorithmic trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Petersburg

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Investment Advisory Fees (Assets Under Management): Management fees charged as percentage of client assets under management. The company charges 0.5% from assets per year for standard investment management services, with additional performance fees of 7% from profits.
2. Performance Fees: Success-based fees charged as percentage of investment profits generated for clients. Standard rate is 7% from profits. For business protection services, the rate is 0.75% from net assets.
3. Corporate Finance Advisory: Investment banking services for capital raising including IPO, SPO, private equity, bond issuances, and M&A transactions. Revenue derived from success fees upon successful transaction completion. The company has a track record of 7 successful IPO and ICO transactions.
4. Document Development: Preparation of financial models, investment memoranda, business plans, teasers, and other investment documents for clients seeking capital.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mera Capital is a Multi Family Office providing investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals via three proprietary algorithmic strategies (Grid for Russian markets, LongShort and Dynamic Allocation for US markets) and corporate finance advisory services (IPO, SPO, private equity, bond issuance, M&A, ICO) to companies. The firm charges a hybrid fee of 0.5% on AUM plus 7% on profits, with success-based fees for corporate finance mandates.

Product overview

Mera Capital is a Multi Family Office providing investment advisory and wealth management services. The core offering consists of three proprietary algorithmic investment strategies — Grid (market-neutral, Russian market, 31% RUB), LongShort (market-neutral, US market, 21.6% USD), and Dynamic Allocation (macro-cycle based, US ETF portfolio, 18.2% USD) — delivered through a web-based Personal Account (Личный кабинет). On the corporate finance side, the company offers a suite of capital-raising advisory services including IPO, Private Equity, Bond Issuance, M&A, ICO, and Investment Document Development. A proprietary Global General Equilibrium Model powers investment decisions, while the 2025 Grid Algorithm launch introduced algorithmic order-grid trading for Russian debt markets. MeraQuant (Armenia, 2024) extends capabilities into quantitative trend-following strategies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MeraQuant: Quantitative trading subsidiary based in Armenia, focused on developing quantitative trend-following strategies.

Products and services

• Grid Strategy Market-neutral algorithmic strategy extracting profit from volatility of Russian ruble-denominated bonds and dividend stocks through automated grid order placement. Targets high net worth clients (minimum 26M RUB), with expected returns of approximately 31% p.a. (CBR rate +16pp).
• LongShort Strategy Market-neutral strategy generating returns from volatility decay of leveraged ETFs tracking indices and stocks, maintaining continuous long and short positions with near-zero beta to the market. Targets US equity markets with expected 21.6% p.a. USD returns and max drawdown of -21% versus S&P 500 at -55.2%.
• Dynamic Allocation Strategy

Quantifiable outcome

• Grid Strategy achieves 31% annual returns (CAGR) in Russian market with volatility of 11.1%, max drawdown of -11%, and Sharpe ratio of 2.79
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ATON (Атон)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 December 2018Partnership established in 2014. ATON is Russia's oldest independent brokerage company (since 1991) and a leading investment bank. Partnership enables access to capital markets, brokerage services, and client referrals. Mera Capital was recognized as ATON's best Family Office partner in 2018 and conducted its largest client deal through ATON in 2019.
• Interactive BrokerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2016. Interactive Brokers is one of the largest US brokers providing access to US markets. The partnership enabled the company to begin servicing clients from the United States and provides broad range of trading instruments for client portfolios.
• UOB Kay Hian Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2021. UOB Kay Hian is the largest broker in Singapore providing access to Southeast Asian markets. The partnership improves conditions for capital allocated by clients to Southeast Asian markets, simplifying and accelerating all procedures.
• Copperlink (Cyprus)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial partnership established in 2017. Copperlink is a leading consultant on audit and foreign company taxation matters. The partnership provides clients with expertise on international corporate structuring and tax optimization.
• Moscow Exchange (Московская Биржа)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership established in 2010. Mera Capital serves as a listing agent for Moscow Exchange, facilitating IPO and bond issuance services for corporate clients in the Russian capital markets.
• PrimsotsbankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partnership established in 2018. Primsotsbank provides banking services and referrals for wealth management and corporate finance clients.
• EXANTEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational broker with European license (UK, Malta, Cyprus). Provides access to international markets and trading infrastructure for client portfolios.
• General InvestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrokerage partner providing access to wide range of instruments with best execution speed for over-the-counter orders.
• Belgravia Wealth ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWealth management partner providing services and referrals in the international market.
• Association of International Investment Consultants and Advisors (AMIKS/SRO AMIKS)coreOthersMera Capital is a member of the self-regulatory organization of investment advisors. Registration number No. 2 from 10.12.2020. The association operates under the Association of International Investment Consultants and Advisors.
• MeraQuantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company founded in 2024 in Armenia, focused on developing quantitative trend-following strategies. Represents the company's quantitative research and development capabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATON: Russia's oldest independent brokerage (since 1991) and a core channel partner of Mera Capital. Operates in investment advisory, brokerage, and corporate finance with similar HNWI client focus, making it the closest direct comparable as a Russian multi-family-office / brokerage competitor and partner.
• Finam: One of Russia's largest investment companies offering brokerage, asset management, and investment advisory to retail and HNWI clients. Directly competes with Mera Capital in discretionary wealth management strategies and access to Russian and international markets.
• BCS BrokerCreditService: Major Russian brokerage and investment group offering wealth management, brokerage, and corporate finance. Competes with Mera Capital across both HNWI asset management and Russian corporate advisory, with international market access.
• Alfa-Capital: Asset management arm of Alfa-Bank, one of Russia's largest private banks. Offers managed portfolios and investment strategies to affluent and HNWI Russian clients — directly comparable to Mera Capital's wealth management franchise.
• Renaissance Capital: Russian-headquartered investment bank focused on emerging markets, providing wealth management, brokerage, and corporate finance to international and Russian HNWIs. Comparable to Mera Capital's combined wealth management + corporate finance model.
• Otkritie Investments: Russian investment firm providing brokerage, asset management, and investment advisory. Targets retail through HNW segments with discretionary strategies — comparable to Mera Capital's wealth management offering and Russian market positioning.

Regional players

• TKB Investments Partners: Russian asset management firm providing discretionary portfolio management to private and institutional clients. Smaller and more Russia-domestic in scale, but operating with similar managed-account business model and quantitative strategies.

Broad incumbents

• VTB Capital: Investment banking arm of VTB Group, one of Russia's largest state-owned banks. Provides wealth management and corporate finance at much larger scale; competes with Mera Capital in HNWI corporate finance and investment banking.
• SberCIB: Corporate and investment banking arm of Sberbank, Russia's largest bank. Offers corporate finance, capital markets, and private banking — competes with Mera Capital in IPO advisory, bond issuances, and HNWI wealth management but at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Raymond James: International diversified financial services firm with strong wealth management and investment banking franchises. Comparable as a multi-family-office / wealth manager with discretionary strategies and corporate finance capabilities, though operating in different geographies than Mera Capital.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xt.me/MeraCapital

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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