On April 22, 2025, the XV Russian M&A Congress was held at Hotel Continental in Moscow. The event remains one of the key annual gatherings for the mergers and acquisitions industry, bringing together leading professionals from investment banking, consulting, law, and related sectors.
This year’s congress featured a single-track format, allowing attendees to take part in all sessions without having to choose between parallel panels. The agenda focused on the most pressing topics — from the current state of the Russian M&A market to practical case studies and strategic approaches to working with foreign assets and high-tech businesses.
Atomic Capital was represented at the forum by its Founder and CEO Alexander Zaitsev, who spoke during the final expert session titled “IN FOCUS: Acquiring High-Tech and Innovative Businesses – A New Old Trend.” Zaitsev presented an analytical report on current trends in the M&A market and emphasized the enduring investor interest in technology-driven companies:
“Amid economic transformation and evolving investor strategies, high-tech businesses are no longer just attractive targets — they have become strategic assets that shape the future of entire industries. In transactions involving such companies, it is critical to assess not only financial metrics, but also a team’s scalability, technological maturity, and the potential for synergy with the buyer’s business,” Zaitsev stated.
The session brought together M&A professionals active in the tech and innovation space — including representatives of venture and institutional capital, as well as independent advisors. Discussions covered strategies for identifying target companies, best practices for deal structuring, and challenges related to post-acquisition integration.
“I was pleased to share my experience with fellow professionals and hear about their proven approaches,” added Zaitsev. “Only about thirty experts were invited to speak at the congress. It’s a great honor to be recognized by the organizers as one of the most active and qualified voices in the industry.”
This year’s congress featured a single-track format, allowing attendees to take part in all sessions without having to choose between parallel panels. The agenda focused on the most pressing topics — from the current state of the Russian M&A market to practical case studies and strategic approaches to working with foreign assets and high-tech businesses.
Atomic Capital was represented at the forum by its Founder and CEO Alexander Zaitsev, who spoke during the final expert session titled “IN FOCUS: Acquiring High-Tech and Innovative Businesses – A New Old Trend.” Zaitsev presented an analytical report on current trends in the M&A market and emphasized the enduring investor interest in technology-driven companies:
“Amid economic transformation and evolving investor strategies, high-tech businesses are no longer just attractive targets — they have become strategic assets that shape the future of entire industries. In transactions involving such companies, it is critical to assess not only financial metrics, but also a team’s scalability, technological maturity, and the potential for synergy with the buyer’s business,” Zaitsev stated.
The session brought together M&A professionals active in the tech and innovation space — including representatives of venture and institutional capital, as well as independent advisors. Discussions covered strategies for identifying target companies, best practices for deal structuring, and challenges related to post-acquisition integration.
“I was pleased to share my experience with fellow professionals and hear about their proven approaches,” added Zaitsev. “Only about thirty experts were invited to speak at the congress. It’s a great honor to be recognized by the organizers as one of the most active and qualified voices in the industry.”