F1 Group of Companies

What F1 Group of Companies does

F1 Group of Companies (Группа компаний F1) is a privately held Russian diversified holding company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Novosibirsk, Russia. The group operates more than 35 companies across five business directions: manufacturing (paper-based packaging via PAO Lambumiz, metal cutting via НЗРМ, engineering design via SIBPROEKTNIIAVIAPROM), trading enterprises (ИТЦ-Трейд for paper/cardboard, ИТЦ Ф1 for stationery and awards), information technology (1С Рарус Novosibirsk, Центр Ф1.Консультант+ for legal reference systems), real estate development (Nova-apart residential complexes, commercial properties, and land plots), and hospitality (Paradise banquet hall, Aladdin restaurant). The holding employs 1,500+ personnel across its operating subsidiaries and serves a customer base spanning dairy and food manufacturers, retail consumers, B2B office supply buyers, residential and commercial real estate purchasers, IT clients, medical institutions, and event hosts.

Revenue is generated through multiple mechanics: industrial sales of packaging and metal products (transactional/hardware), retail sales through owned stationery store chains (ПАРТНЁР, БУХГАЛТЕР), direct sales of real estate (apartments, cottages, industrial facilities priced from 20M to 690M rubles), subscription-based IT services (1С software, Консультант+), and hospitality/event revenue. Pricing across the portfolio is unit-based: land plots range from 30,000 to 75,000 rubles per sotka; commercial real estate spans a wide range; other segments have no publicly disclosed pricing. Marketing and distribution rely on the corporate website (cf1.ru), VKontakte social media, industry trade shows (DairyTech, RosUpack), regional sports sponsorships, and partner conferences. Subsidiary PAO Lambumiz completed an IPO on the Moscow Exchange in October 2024 under ticker LMBZ, while the parent F1 Group remains privately held.

The group's core technology is fragmented rather than unified: Lambumiz operates paper-based packaging manufacturing (including gable-top cartons for dairy), SIBPROEKTNIIAVIAPROM provides BIM-technology-enabled design services for industrial and atomic energy facilities (ISO 9001 certified for 8 consecutive years), and IT subsidiaries deliver 1С enterprise software implementation. The holding is led by CEO Evgeny Ivanovich Votchinnikov and is managed through the JSC Fakel (АО «Факел») entity. Geographic footprint is concentrated in the Siberian Federal District and Novosibirsk Oblast, with selected activity in Moscow and Central Russia.

Name

F1 Group of Companies

Legal name

Акционерное общество «Факел»

Website

https://cf1.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

F1 Group of Companies is a privately held Russian diversified holding founded in 1989, operating 35+ subsidiaries across manufacturing, trading, IT, real estate, and hospitality, primarily serving the Novosibirsk market and broader Russian food, retail, and B2B sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Novosibirsk

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing: Production enterprises including Lambumiz packaging factory (paper-based packaging, gable top cartons), НЗРМ metalworking, and other manufacturing facilities.
2. Retail - Stationery and Office Supplies: Stationery retail chain (ПАРТНЁР, БУХГАЛТЕР stores), IT&C F1 selling stationery, souvenirs, and award products.
3. Real Estate Development: Nova-apart, Акварель residential development, commercial real estate sales and leasing, land plot sales.
4. IT Services: 1C Рарус Novosibirsk, Центр Ф1 Консультант+, IT&C F1 stationery and souvenir products.
5. Hospitality and Food Service: Paradise banquet hall, restaurants (Аладдин, Белое солнце), catering services.
6. IPO Proceeds: Lambumiz successfully completed IPO on Moscow Exchange in October 2024 under ticker LMBZ.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

F1 Group of Companies is a diversified Russian holding founded in 1989 that operates through multiple subsidiaries across five business directions: manufacturing (cardboard packaging, metal cutting, industrial production), trading (paper/cardboard and stationery distribution), information technology (1C implementation, legal reference systems), real estate development (residential complexes, commercial property, land plots), and hospitality (banquet halls and restaurants). The group manages 35+ companies and 1,500+ personnel, primarily serving clients in Novosibirsk, Moscow, and broader Russia.

Product overview

F1 Group of Companies is a diversified Russian holding company based in Novosibirsk founded in 1989. The company operates across multiple business segments through distinct subsidiary companies: Manufacturing enterprises (Ламбумиз - packaging/paperboard production including gable-top cartons for dairy, disposable dishes; Пионер Био Тех; НЗРМ - metal cutting; БСКБ Вега); Trading enterprises (ИТЦ-Трейд - paper/cardboard, ИТЦ Ф1 - stationery and souvenir/award products); Retail chains (ПАРТНЁР and БУХГАЛТЕР stationery stores); IT services (Центр Ф1 with Консультант+, 1С Рарус); Engineering services (СИБПРОЕКТНИИАВИАПРОМ - design institute with BIM and atomic facility licensing); Real estate development (NOVA-apart/Aкварель - residential complexes, commercial properties, land plots); Hospitality (Банкет-холл Paradise, Ресторан Аладдин); Medical equipment (НПП ЭЛТЕМ). The portfolio includes 37+ years of operations with notable products like Ламбумиз packaging (publicly traded as LMBZ on Moscow Exchange since 2024).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lambumiz Packaging (Ламбумиз. Упаковка) Manufactures cardboard packaging including gable-top cartons for dairy products, supplied to Russian food and beverage manufacturers.
• Lambumiz Disposable Tableware (Ламбумиз. Одноразовая посуда) Produces disposable paperboard dishes and containers for food service operators and retailers.
• NZRM Metal Cutting Services (Новосибирский Завод Резки Металла) Metal cutting and processing enterprise providing industrial fabrication services.
• ITC F1 Stationery Products (ИТЦ Ф1. Канцтовары) Distribution of stationery and office supplies to corporate and retail buyers through paper.cf1.ru.
• ITC F1 Souvenir and Award Products (ИТЦ Ф1. Сувенирная и наградная продукция) Distribution of corporate souvenirs, awards, trophies and promotional gift products.
• PARTNER and BUHGALTER Stationery Retail Chain (ПАРТНЁР и БУХГАЛТЕР) Chain of retail stationery stores across Novosibirsk targeting school, office, and student markets.
• F1 Consultant+ Legal Reference System (Центр Ф1. Консультант+) Distribution and support services for the 1C:ConsultantPlus legal reference information system to enterprise customers.
• 1C Rarus Novosibirsk (1С Рарус Новосибирск) 1C enterprise software implementation, customization, and ongoing support services for Novosibirsk-region businesses.
• SIBPROEKTNIIAVIAPROM Engineering Design Services Design and research institute providing project documentation, BIM-based design, and licensed atomic energy facility design services. ISO 9001:2008 certified.
• NOVA-apart Residential Development (Акварель) Residential real estate developer building comfort-class housing complexes (e.g., Newton) in the Novosibirsk region.
• F1 Group Real Estate Sales (Недвижимость ГК F1) Direct sales of commercial real estate (offices, warehouses, industrial facilities) and land plots (Sosnovka, Stepnoy, Krasny Yar settlements) for individual and corporate buyers.
• Promstroyenergo Construction Services (Промстройэнерго) Construction and energy services for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Paradise Banquet Hall (Банкет-холл Paradise) Event venue and banquet hall providing catering, corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations services.
• Aladdin Restaurant (Ресторан Аладдин) Eastern cuisine restaurant serving walk-in customers and event bookings in Novosibirsk.
• ELTEM Medical Equipment Distribution (ООО НПП ЭЛТЕМ) Distribution of medical equipment including ultrasound, endoscopic, surgical, sterilization, and anesthesia/resuscitation systems from global manufacturers such as GE, BBraun, and Pentax to Russian healthcare institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lambumiz completed successful IPO on Moscow Exchange October 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Novosibirsk State University (NSU) - AI projectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024F1 Group collaborates with NSU on artificial intelligence projects as part of innovation development initiatives.
• NSTU NETI (REACTOR Accelerator)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023F1 Group served as partner of REACTOR accelerator at NSTU NETI for collaborative projects with industrial partners. Also involved in student hackathons.
• Federal Investment Platform 'Start' (НТПП, Юнисервис Капитал)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2015F1 Group partnered as co-founder of federal investment platform 'Start' alongside НТПП and 'Юнисервис Капитал'. The platform aggregates investment projects for debt, project, and venture financing. Partners invest up to 2.5 billion rubles annually in regional business development.
• Unikonsib (Строительный трест №1)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2015Real estate partnership for housing development projects (ЖК Аурум, ЖК Столичный) with marketing support and property sales coordination.
• Medical equipment manufacturers (GE, BBraun, Pentax)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2015ЭЛТЕМ company distributes medical equipment from global manufacturers including ultrasound systems (Voluson E8), endoscopic equipment (Pentax), anesthesia systems, and represents BBraun 3D laparoscopy technology in Russia.
• Novosibirsk Rhythmic Gymnastics FederationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2015F1 Group (as ДОК ЗАО УЖКХ) served as main sponsor of Mayor Cup rhythmic gymnastics competitions and 80th anniversary gala of Russian rhythmic gymnastics.
• Novosibirsk Journalists UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2015Information partner for sports events, providing media coverage and PR support for competitions.
• Novosibirsk Mayor's OfficecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2015F1 Group companies partnered with city government for sports events (thai boxing, rhythmic gymnastics, tennis tournaments) and participated in city improvement initiatives.
• Novosibirsk Thai Boxing FederationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2015F1 Group is permanent partner and sponsor of Thai Boxing Federation of Novosibirsk Oblast. Acts as main sponsor of 'Strong Power' all-Russian competitions and Open Cup tournaments.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lambumiz (PAO) — direct listed subsidiary peer: PAO Lambumiz is F1 Group's own publicly listed packaging subsidiary (LMBZ on Moscow Exchange) and serves as both a portfolio asset and a directly comparable Russian paper-packaging manufacturer in dairy/food packaging.
• En+ Group: En+ Group is a Russian diversified industrial holding combining metals, energy, and other operations. Comparable as a diversified Russian industrial holding with multiple unrelated business lines under one corporate roof.
• 1C Company: 1C Company is the leading Russian enterprise software publisher whose products F1 Group's subsidiary 1C Rarus Novosibirsk distributes and implements. Comparable through the IT services/1C implementation arm of F1 Group.
• AFK Sistema: AFK Sistema is a large Russian publicly listed diversified holding with subsidiaries across telecoms, retail, real estate, healthcare, and agriculture. Comparable as a multi-sector Russian conglomerate with a similar pattern of regional operating businesses and capital-markets activity.
• Renova Group: Renova is a privately held Russian diversified industrial holding with interests in metals, energy, telecoms, and technology. Comparable as another privately held Russian multi-industry holding with similar portfolio breadth.
• Basic Element / Renova Group: Basic Element (BasEl) is a major Russian diversified industrial holding with interests in aluminum, energy, machinery, and financial services. Comparable as another large privately held Russian multi-sector conglomerate with regional operating assets.
• Interros Holding: Interros is a privately held Russian diversified investment holding with interests spanning mining, metals, real estate, banking, and media. Comparable as a private Russian multi-sector holding with similar conglomerate characteristics to F1 Group.

Broad incumbents

• ErichKrause: ErichKrause is one of Russia's largest stationery and office-supply brands and distributors. Comparable through F1 Group's ITC F1 stationery distribution and PARTNER/BOOKKEEPER retail stationery chains.

Regional players

• LSR Group: LSR Group is a major Russian real-estate developer and building-materials producer with operations in St. Petersburg and other regions. Comparable through the residential-development and construction-services elements of F1 Group's portfolio.
• PIK Group: PIK Group is one of Russia's largest residential real-estate developers. Comparable through F1 Group's Nova-apart residential development business and broader real-estate arm, though PIK is a focused national specialist rather than a diversified holding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/company.cf1

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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