Ilia Perekopsky

Ilia Perekopsky is a prominent figure in the tech industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Telegram Messenger since December 2017.2

Career Highlights

VK.com:: Before joining Telegram, Perekopsky held the position of Vice President at VK.com (formerly known as VKontakte) from September 2008 to January 2014.12

Professional Contacts:: In 2007, he founded a company called Professional Contacts, which he led until January 2009.2

Telegram:: At Telegram, Perekopsky has been involved in significant projects, including:

• Spearheading the fundraising efforts for Grams, a cryptocurrency project for the TON blockchain developed by Telegram.1
• Raising $1.7 billion in two rounds of investment for the TON project, attracting top-tier venture capitalists like Sequoia, Benchmark, and Kleiner.1

Education

Perekopsky graduated from Saint Petersburg State University in 2006, majoring in English language and translation at the Department of Philology.12

Personal Information

• Full Name: Ilya Evgenievich Perekopsky (Russian: Илья Евгеньевич Перекопский)
• Date of Birth: November 18, 1983
• Place of Birth: Cherepovets, Russia1

Investing Profile

Perekopsky is also known as an angel investor, with investments ranging from $5K to $50K, typically focusing on a sweet spot of around $25K.3 His investment interests include sectors such as Cybersecurity, Transportation Tech, AI, and FinTech, particularly at the Series A stage.3