Ivan Zyuzin

Ivan Zyuzin is a venture capital professional currently on sabbatical at Cambridge, where he is involved with venture capital initiatives. He has a notable background in private equity and venture capital, particularly in the UK and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) regions. Zyuzin has over ten years of experience in these fields, having previously worked as an investment director at Baring Vostok Capital Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in Russia.345

Zyuzin's educational background includes studying Oriental and African Studies at the prestigious Lomonosov Institute (MSU) in Moscow, followed by an MSc in finance and management at Cranfield University in the UK, supported by a Chevening scholarship. He has also earned a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.1 His career includes internships and roles at notable financial institutions, such as Goldman Sachs and Fjord Capital Partners, where he focused on clean energy and renewable projects before joining Baring Vostok in 2012.12

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Zyuzin has been involved in legal controversies related to his work at Baring Vostok, including a high-profile embezzlement case that has drawn significant attention from the international business community.26