The Russian Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

What The Russian Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs does

The Russian Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RASPP / РАСПП) is a Moscow-headquartered, non-governmental non-profit business association founded in 2009 that functions as a bilateral trade and investment facilitation body between Russian and Asian business communities. Operating from the 'City of Capitals' complex on Presnenskaya Embankment in Moscow, RASPP targets two equally weighted primary verticals: Russian companies seeking entry and partner relationships in Asian markets (especially China), and Chinese and other Asian companies seeking investment opportunities and market entry into Russia. A secondary horizontal segment comprises Russian regional administrations and development corporations seeking foreign direct investment.

RASPP monetizes through three revenue streams: recurring annual membership dues, fee-based professional services (19 distinct offerings including equipment sourcing in China, China market entry, Hong Kong company formation, contractor due diligence, migration consulting, Asian market research, Russian retail entry, PR support, legal services, government relations, business visit organization, investment attraction, import supply logistics, China representation, turnkey events, and medical device registration), and event participation and sponsorship revenue from 120+ annual business missions and forums. Distribution is direct enterprise sales augmented by regional representative offices across Russian federal districts and Asian markets and partnership channels with regional development corporations and trade promotion bodies. The underlying technology is a business intelligence and matchmaking platform (now extended through a B2B Business Platform serving investors, entrepreneurs, buyers, suppliers, and service providers), with no disclosed proprietary AI or software product.

The organization's competitive positioning rests on a 16-year operating track record, a multi-country network of partnerships with Chinese state-owned enterprises (COFCO, China Baowu Steel, CNNC, POWERCHINA, AVIC), Chinese banks (Bank of China, ICBC, China Construction Bank), Russian banking leader Sberbank, and trade fairs (Canton Fair, CIFIT, HKTDC). RASPP claims to have facilitated over $2 billion in trade turnover growth and attracted $1 billion in investments to Russia, supported by 51-100 employees and a leadership team under Chairman Vitaly Mankevich with regional deputy chairmen for China, India, ASEAN, and Victory Direction.

Name

The Russian Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

Legal name

Russian Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (РАСПП)

Website

https://raspp.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Russian Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RASPP) is a Moscow-based non-profit business association founded in 2009 that facilitates trade, investment, and industrial partnerships between Russian and Asian companies through membership programs, 19 professional services, and 120+ annual business events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Business Services: Fee-based professional services including equipment sourcing in China, market entry to China, company formation in Hong Kong, counterparty verification, immigration consulting, marketing research, and logistics coordination.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for businesses joining the union, providing access to networking events, business missions, and partner matching services.
3. Event Organization: Organizing business forums, conferences, and delegations between Russia and Asia, generating revenue from participant fees and sponsorship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RASPP is a non-governmental business association that facilitates trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Russian and Asian (especially Chinese) businesses. It offers annual memberships as well as fee-based professional services including equipment sourcing in China, market entry support into China, Hong Kong company formation, counterparty due diligence, migration consulting, Asian market research, retail entry into Russia, PR support, legal assistance, government relations, business delegation organization, investment attraction, import supply organization, representative office establishment, turnkey business events, and state registration of medical devices in Russia.

Product overview

The Russian Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (РАСПП) is a business association that serves as a bridge between Russian and Asian business communities. Rather than offering a unified software product, it provides a portfolio of business consulting and support services organized around facilitating Russia-Asia trade and investment. The service portfolio includes specialized sub-sites for equipment sourcing in China, product launch services for China, company formation in Hong Kong, contractor verification, migration consulting, Asian market research, and Russian retail entry support. The B2B Business Platform connects investors, entrepreneurs, buyers, suppliers, and service providers with additional offerings in digital services, accounting, logistics, customs clearance, and legal services. The organization also facilitates business events, trade missions, and provides PR, government relations, and legal assistance services for businesses operating between Russia and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Business Platform (B2B): A B2B platform providing services for investors, entrepreneurs, buyers, suppliers, and RASPP member services including digital, accounting, logistics, customs, and legal services.

Products and services

• Equipment Search in China (Поиск оборудования в Китае) A specialized service that helps businesses find and source equipment from Chinese manufacturers and suppliers, for companies entering or expanding in China-related supply chains.
• Product Launch in China (Вывод товара на рынок КНР) Comprehensive support for launching products on the Chinese market, including market entry strategy, regulatory compliance and partner identification.
• Company Formation in Hong Kong (Открытие компании в Гонконге) Assistance with establishing business entities in Hong Kong, including registration and operational setup for businesses using Hong Kong as a regional base.
• Contractor Verification (Проверка контрагента) Due diligence and verification services for business partners and contractors operating in or with Russia and Asia.
• Migration Consulting (Миграционный консалтинг) Immigration and migration advisory services for business purposes related to Russia and Asian markets.
• Asian Market Research (Маркетинговые исследования рынков Азии) Market intelligence and research services focused on Asian markets to inform client entry, expansion and investment decisions.
• Russian Retail Entry (Выход в российские сети ритейла) Support services for entering Russian retail distribution networks, aimed at brands seeking placement in domestic retail chains.
• PR Support for Projects in Russia and China (PR-поддержка проектов в РФ и КНР) Public relations and media support for projects operating between Russia and China.
• Legal Assistance (Юридическая помощь) Legal services for business operations in Russia and China, delivered via partner law firms including Pepeliaev Group and DHH Law Firm (Beijing).
• Government Relations and External Communications (GR и внешние коммуникации) Government relations and external communications support for business activities, including exclusive solutions for businesses operating in China.
• Business Visit Organization to China (Организация деловых визитов в Китай) Arrangement of business missions and delegations to China, including logistics, matchmaking and meeting facilitation.
• Investment Attraction from Asia (Привлечение инвестиций) Investment facilitation services connecting businesses with Asian capital sources.
• Import Supply Organization (Организация импортных поставок) Logistics and supply chain services for import operations between Russia and Asia.
• Representative Office in China (Представительство в Китае) Establishment and management of representative offices in China for Russian and other foreign companies.
• Turnkey Business Events in Russia and China (Деловые мероприятия в РФ и КНР «под ключ») Organization of business events, conferences and trade missions in Russia and China on a turnkey basis.
• State Registration of Medical Devices in Russia (Государственная регистрация медицинских изделий в РФ) Regulatory registration services for medical devices in Russia.
• Company or Regional Representation in Russia (Организация представительства компании/региона в России) Setup and management of company or regional representative offices in Russia for foreign firms and regions.
• B2B Business Platform (Бизнес платформа) Multi-sided online platform connecting investors, entrepreneurs, buyers, suppliers and RASPP member service providers, with dedicated flows for digital services, accounting, logistics, customs and legal services.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2 billion+ in trade turnover growth facilitated
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• SANY GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational company manufacturing construction equipment including concrete machinery, excavators, crawler cranes, mobile cranes, pile driving machines, road construction equipment, port machinery, and wind turbines. Major Chinese industrial corporation with presence in over 150 countries.
• Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest trade fair in Asia, held twice yearly in April and October. Established in 1957 with support from China's Ministry of Commerce and Guangdong Provincial Government.
• CHANGFENG MotorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese state corporation founded in 1950 as a military factory. Produces up to 100,000 SUVs, 20,000 trucks, and 50,000 cars annually. Employs approximately 8,000 people across 16 subsidiaries.
• Poly Property GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor real estate operator and developer based in Hong Kong. Founded in 1973 as marine carrier Continental Mariner Investment (CMI). Acquired by China Poly Group Corporation in 1993.
• Xiamen C&D Corporation LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge Chinese state-owned conglomerate founded in December 1980 in Xiamen (Fujian province). Among China's largest enterprises with operations in supply chain management, real estate, tourism, healthcare, and new industry investments.
• Guangzhou Port GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState corporation created in February 2004 by Guangzhou city government (Guangdong province). Operates 60 berths for vessels up to 10,000 tons including 39 berths for 50,000-ton vessels. Handles 360 million tons of cargo annually with 11% annual capacity growth.
• Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade development organization established in 1966 to promote Hong Kong's trade and economic relations. Provides support to trading companies, manufacturers, and suppliers in Hong Kong.
• Pepeliaev Group (Пепеляев Групп)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeading Russian law firm providing comprehensive legal services across all Russian regions, CIS countries, and abroad. Over 160 lawyers in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Nizhnekamsk, Krasnoyarsk, Vladivostok, and Dubai. Includes Chinese Desk and Korean Desk for cross-border legal services.
• DHH Law Firm (Beijing)coreTechnology or IntegrationMajor Beijing-based law firm, head office of DeHeng Group and Center of Legal Services for the All-China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises in Russia. Has 10 offices across China including Beijing, Shanghai, Jinan, Qingdao, Nanjing, and 8 international offices including Moscow.
• Agroholding Yug Rusi (Агрохолдинг Юг Руси)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Russian producer of branded food products. Founded in 1992 with vertical integration from agriculture to retail. Includes 19 agricultural enterprises with 200,000 hectares of farmland, 10 oil factories in Russia and Kazakhstan. Employs over 12,000 people.
• Russian Union of Youth (Российский Союз Молодежи)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Russia's largest non-governmental, non-commercial youth organizations. Approximately 4 million young people participate in RSM programs annually. Regional organizations work in 77 subjects of the Russian Federation.
• Russia-China Foundation for Culture and Education DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established in 2001, member of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society. Organizes cultural and educational exchanges between China and Russia. Supported by ministries of education of both countries.
• Russia-China Investment and Trade Fair (CIFIT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChina's annual international investment and trade exhibition held September 8-11. Established by China's State Council to attract investment and access foreign markets. UFI certified.
• People's Daily (Жэньминь Жибао)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial newspaper of the CPC Central Committee, established June 15, 1948. One of the world's leading newspapers and most influential in China. Published in 13 languages including Russian. Circulation of 2.8 million copies.
• Zhenwei ExhibitionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of China's largest exhibition companies, founded in 1996. Head office in Guangzhou (Guangdong province). Member of the UFI international exhibition association.
• Guangdong Solid State Lighting Industry Innovation CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationInnovation center created with funding from Guangdong Science Bureau, research organizations, and private enterprises. First investment tranche of 120 million yuan. Provides resources for LED technology research, experience exchange, and professional training.
• Moscow Region Development CorporationcoreOthersRegional company with 100% state ownership. Facilitates investor entry, creates and develops industrial parks, accompanies large investment projects, attracts investments to the regional economy.
• Vologda Region Development CorporationcoreOthersOpen Joint Stock Company established in 2012 by Vologda Oblast Governor with Regional Duma support. Key tool for socio-economic development, investment project implementation, and investment attraction.
• Tula Region Development CorporationcoreOthersOpen Joint Stock Company implementing Tula region's investment policy with the regional Ministry of Economic Development. Offers 24/7 investor support including infrastructure provision, administrative-technical support, and industrial park development.
• Smolensk Oblast Investment Development DepartmentcoreOthersExecutive authority body of Smolensk Oblast managing investment activities and SME development. Responsible for industrial policy and investment climate improvement.
• Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ТПП РФ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-governmental non-profit organization representing business circles. Unites over 52,000 organizations, more than 300 business associations at federal level, and over 500 regional business associations.
• Moscow Chamber of Commerce and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1991, non-governmental non-profit organization within the Russian CCI system. Represents over 3,800 companies from various economic sectors. Largest business association in the Russian capital.
• Opora RussiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for SME owners and executives to engage with government authorities. Has regional branches in all 85 Russian regions, 346 local chapters. Unites approximately 400,000 entrepreneurs creating over 5 million jobs.
• Alibaba GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-commerce giant founded in 1999 by Jack Ma. One of the world's largest virtual marketplaces with approximately 93,000 employees. Provides platform for Russia-China trade facilitation.
• HuaweimajorTechnology or IntegrationChinese technology company and major global producer of telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics.
• XiaomimajorTechnology or IntegrationChinese electronics company founded April 6, 2010 by Lei Jun. Among the world's largest smartphone manufacturers, competing with major global tech companies.
• COFCOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1949, among Fortune Global 500 and top 100 Chinese food enterprises. Assets valued at $71.9 billion with 336 branches in 140 countries. Handles 150 million tons of business annually.
• China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese state-owned corporation for nuclear energy development and applications.
• Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese state-owned enterprise for power construction and engineering.
• China Baowu Steel GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChina's largest and world's second-largest steel maker. Formed December 1, 2016 through merger of Baosteel Group and Wuhan Iron & Steel. Ranked 162nd in Fortune Global 500 in 2018.
• AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese state aerospace manufacturer and part of China's defense industry. Ranked 159th in Fortune Global 500.
• Hainan AirlinesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese airline and subsidiary of HNA Group. Provides air transportation services for Russia-China business travel.
• China Mobile Communications CorporationmajorTechnology or IntegrationWorld's largest mobile operator by subscribers and market capitalization. Founded in 1997, headquarters in Hong Kong. Provides services in all Chinese provinces, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): India's leading business association with deep industry and government linkages. RASPP lists India as one of its strategic corridors; CII is comparable in serving as a member-based trade facilitation platform connecting Indian business to global markets.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI): India's oldest and largest chamber of commerce. Comparable in mission and event-led B2B facilitation model; relevant given RASPP's stated India direction led by a deputy chairman.
• Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce (CCIR): Bilateral chamber of commerce facilitating Italy-Russia trade. Comparable structure to RASPP as a bilateral business association, though operating in a different country pair and exposed to similar geopolitical pressure.
• ASEAN Business Advisory Council: ASEAN's apex private-sector advisory body engaging ASEAN heads of state on business issues. RASPP maintains an ASEAN direction; ABAC is comparable as a business-community-to-government interface platform across multiple Asian economies.

Broad incumbents

• Opora Russia: All-Russian non-governmental organization of SME owners with 400,000 entrepreneurs across 85 regions. Comparable as a large-scale Russian business association, primarily focused on SME-government advocacy.
• China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT): China's national foreign trade promotion organization operating across all continents. Comparable as the Chinese counterpart counterpart to RASPP, with similar matchmaking, exhibitions, and trade delegation functions but at vastly greater scale.
• Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP): Russia's largest union of industrialists and entrepreneurs. Comparable as a Russian member-based business association, though RSPP is broader in domestic industry scope while RASPP specializes in the Asia corridor.
• Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ТПП РФ): Russia's federal chamber of commerce representing 52,000+ organizations across all industries. Directly comparable as a member-based business association, but operates at a far broader national scale than RASPP's Russia-Asia corridor focus.
• Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Moscow's largest business association with 3,800+ member companies. Comparable membership-based business association model; overlaps with RASPP in serving Moscow-based businesses seeking Asian market access.

Direct peers

• Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC): Hong Kong's statutory trade promotion body organizing global trade missions and B2B matchmaking. Most directly comparable to RASPP given similar event-led GTM, Hong Kong company formation services, and cross-border trade facilitation model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/raspp_ru
• Facebookfacebook.com/raspp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/russian-asian-union-of-industrialists-and-entrepreneurs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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