Sergey Khabarov has in-depth industry experience founding highly successful e-commerce and Internet start-up companies.

Before to join Genome Venture, Sergey participated in number of start-ups backed by local and international funds like Fast Lane Venture, internet incubator that target proven business models in Europe and US, Rocket Internet, the leading international online venture builder and accelerator international and Net Element a global technology and publishing company that operates in mobile commerce and payment processing.

Prior to his technology and entrepreneurial work, Sergey Khabarov worked in financial and risk management consulting for some of the world’s largest professional-services firms.

Education:

2001 - The Business School of Open University (UK)

2004 - Moscow Finance and Law academy (Moscow)

2005 - ACA, Intercollege (Cyprus, Nicosia)

Experience:

2004 - 2006 PWC (Assurance & Financial Advisory Services)  - Associate 

2006 - 2007 Marsh (Financial & Professional risks) - Client executive 

2007 - 2010 MediaRU Group (Internet Marketing) - Co-Founder, Business Development Director

2010 - 2011 FastLane Ventures (Start-ups) - Business Development Director

2010 - 2011 Teamo.ru (Online Dating) - Co-founder & General Director

2011 - 2012 RocketInternet (E-commerce) - Business Development Director

2012 - 2014 Net Element Russia (Nasdaq traded, Venture Capital) - General Director

2014 - present Genome Venture (Venture Capital) - Investment Director, Partner

2016 - present ViralFox (Leading Online Publisher in LATAM region) - Founder, Member of the Board.