# Mike Lobanov

> Mike Lobanov is a Series A investor at Target Global backing FinTech and Financial Services. See 29 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Target Global](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/target-ventures)
- Location: Moscow, Russian Federation
- Total investments: 29
- Last investment: Jul 2025
- Lead investor: 55%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-lobanov-2b9261b/

Mike Lobanov is a Series A investor at Target Global in Moscow focused on FinTech and Financial Services. At Target Global Mike is focused on investments in the Fintech and E-commerce spaces, as well as overall management of the firm. He also manages the relationships with co-investors who join deals alongside Target Global.Before joining Target Global, Mike worked at one of the largest Russian asset manageres, Alfa Capital, where he wasresponsible for managing $200+ million in assets for Alfa Capital’s 15 largest private clients.Mike holds a bachelor’s degree from the London School of Economics and twice won Russian state competitions in economics and entrepreneurship.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $1.3M–$11M |
| Series A | $1.3M–$22M |
| Series B | $4.5M–$51M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FinTech | 8 | 28% |
| Financial Services | 8 | 28% |
| Cryptocurrency | 4 | 14% |
| Software | 3 | 10% |
| Apps | 2 | 7% |

48 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 9 | 31% |
| Series B | 6 | 21% |
| Seed | 4 | 14% |
| Funding Round | 3 | 10% |
| Secondary Market | 2 | 7% |

7 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Russian Federation | 5 | 17% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 14% |
| Germany | 3 | 10% |
| Singapore | 2 | 7% |
| Canada | 1 | 3% |

8 countries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freename | Redefining Web3 Naming System. Web3 Registrar: custom TLDs and Domains | $6.5M | Series A | Jul 22, 2025 |  |
| Hedgehog Protocol | Hedgehog Protocol operates as a cryptocurrency trading fee hedging protocol. | $1.5M | Pre-Seed | Mar 06, 2024 |  |
| 3Commas | 3Commas develops a crypto-asset management tool for tracking investments and exchanges in a unified platform. It provides access to a unified dashboard as the central hub for trading and portfolio management execution. | $37M | Series B | Sep 22, 2022 |  |
| XanPool | At the core, XanPool is C2C software that allows individuals to automate their own financial transactions in a more powerful way. XanPool's software allows individuals to automate the processing of transactions in their own bank accounts, e-wallets, and cryptocurrency wallets. Allowing users themselves to automate their cryptocurrency trading,and even earn profit from such transactions (We call these Liquidity Peers "LPs").Once a user or business has decided to run the XanPool software, and "plugged in" their own financial infrastructure (Bank account, e-wallets, or crypto wallets). These users and their financial infrastructure in aggregate will constitute a network capable of routing and settling capital in a borderless manner. Because these transactions are not routed using legacy financial infrastructure (SWIFT, Visa, Master), the speed of settlement is instant, and the costs are over 80% more efficient. | $41M |  | Apr 01, 2022 |  |
| XanPool | At the core, XanPool is C2C software that allows individuals to automate their own financial transactions in a more powerful way. XanPool's software allows individuals to automate the processing of transactions in their own bank accounts, e-wallets, and cryptocurrency wallets. Allowing users themselves to automate their cryptocurrency trading,and even earn profit from such transactions (We call these Liquidity Peers "LPs").Once a user or business has decided to run the XanPool software, and "plugged in" their own financial infrastructure (Bank account, e-wallets, or crypto wallets). These users and their financial infrastructure in aggregate will constitute a network capable of routing and settling capital in a borderless manner. Because these transactions are not routed using legacy financial infrastructure (SWIFT, Visa, Master), the speed of settlement is instant, and the costs are over 80% more efficient. | $41M | Series B | Apr 01, 2022 |  |
| Lapse | Lapse is a social disposable camera app. The app lets close groups recreate the magic of old-school disposable cameras by taking 36 snaps to ‘rolls’ in private group chats. | $1.3M | Seed | Sep 30, 2021 |  |
| Rapyd | Rapyd is a payments platform that inserts fintech services into any app and simplifies the complex offering of local payment methods.It enables e-commerce merchants, gig platforms, challenger wallets, remittance platforms, online lenders, and traditional banks to break free of their old infrastructure and limitations and create newmobile-friendly solutions. By utilizing Rapyd's payments network and Fintech-as-a-Service platform, businesses and consumers can engage in local and cross-border transactions in any market. The Rapyd platform unifies the fragmented payment systems by bringing together 900-plus payment methods in over 100 countries. Investors such as Stripe, General Catalyst, Oak FT, Coatue, Tiger Global, Durable Capital, Target Global, and TaL Capital backs the company.In 2016, Arik Shtilman, Arkady Karpman, and Omer Priel established the company in London, England. | $300M | Series E | Aug 03, 2021 |  |
| Mercuryo | Mercuryo is an international fintech company focused on providing cryptocurrency payment solutions. The company's cryptocurrency infrastructure provides global access to fast and cheap money transfers with a bank-level oversight. | $7.5M | Series A | Jun 25, 2021 |  |
| Osome | OSOME is a digital business assistant that offers online accounting services for small and medium businesses. It provides company incorporation, corporate secretary, accounting, and immigration services in Singapore, Hong Kong, UK. The company combines experience and personal care with the efficiency of artificial intelligence. Through automation,the company’s business model drives a step-change in both efficiency and customer satisfaction that leads to a high potential for growth and profitability.OSOME was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Singapore, also has a presence in the United Kingdom, as well as Hong Kong. | $16M | Series A | Jun 10, 2021 |  |
| Copper | Copper provides a secure infrastructure for the institutional digital asset investment community. Copper is a custody and portfolio management of digital assets for institutional investors. Asset managers are further protected by the ClearLoop network, which enables off-exchange trading and settlement at tier-1 digital asset exchanges. An offeringenhanced by the availability of uncollateralized lending. Copper's secure wallet architecture is available as a standalone application, a mobile app, and a browser extension for smart contract signing. | $51M | Series B | May 18, 2021 |  |

10 of 29 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [AdFirst.vc](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ad-ru) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [LVL1 Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lvl1-group) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [MMC Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mmc-ventures) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Phystech Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/phystech-ventures) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [AddVenture](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/addventure) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Alameda Research](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alameda-research) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

## About Target Global

VC Fund · Berlin, Germany

Target Global is a prominent European technology investment firm with a significant presence in the venture capital landscape, boasting over €3 billion in assets under management. The firm operates out of key tech hubs including London, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Abu Dhabi, and has a rich portfolio featuring some of Europe's most successful techcompanies such as Revolut, Auto1, Copper, Delivery Hero, Docplanner, and Rapyd.Founding and GrowthTarget Global was established in 2015 by Shmuel Chafets and Yaron Valler, who brought a wealth of experience from their tenure at Hasso Plattner Ventures. Their professional partnership dates back 15 years to their time at Giza Venture Capital, a trailblazer in Israel's investment ecosystem, where they honed their investment acumen and industry foresight.Investment Philosophy and ImpactTarget Global stands out in the European tech industry for its diverse team and its ability to identify and capitalize on unique opportunities. The firm's knack for recognizing potential in the early stages of Germany's tech economy led to the emergence of several unicorns in the 2010s. As the European tech industry evolves, Target Global remains at the forefront, seeking out innovative companies like Robovision, Saleor, and Finom. These recent investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting cutting-edge technology and business models.Fundraising SuccessesTarget Global's fundraising prowess is evident in its six investment funds, which have collectively raised significant capital. The funds range from Early Stage Funds, focusing on nascent startups, to Growth Funds that support more mature companies scaling their operations. The firm's co-investment strategy has led to over €1 billion in capital deployment across a diverse array of partnerships.Backing and AchievementsWith the backing of investors such as FERI, UBS, Allianz X, Mubadala, and Hermes GPE, Target Global has cemented its reputation as a trusted and successful investment firm. Its portfolio spans over 140 companies at various development stages, with a focus on those targeting trillion-dollar markets.Just a few of the many notable companies in the firm’s portfolio include:- Tarabut, MENA’s leading open banking platform, which was recently featured in Forbes Middle East’s list of Top 50 Fintech Companies.- Flo Health, an AI-driven women’s health product, which is the world’s top health and fitness app by downloads.- Robovision, an easy-to-use AI-driven computer vision platform for users to develop their own deep-learning-based solutions.- Enter, a German company that helps homeowners and businesses reduce their carbon footprint.Target Global's track record includes support for 15 unicorn companies, over 20 exits, and 7 IPOs, showcasing its ability to drive growth and success in the European tech ecosystem. The team, comprised of individuals with founder and operator backgrounds, continues to pursue exceptional opportunities to expand the firm's portfolio and influence.Target Global's journey from its inception to its current status as a key player in European venture capital is marked by strategic investments, a commitment to diversity, and a deep understanding of the tech industry's dynamics. With a clear vision for the future, Target Global is poised to continue its role in shaping the next wave of European tech giants.

5 contacts available at Target Global.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alex Frolov | CEO and General Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alexander-frolov-2 |
| Ricardo Schaefer | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ricardo-sch%C3%A4fer |
| Anke Hecht | VP of Finance | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/anke-hecht |
| Arthur Nafikov | VP Operations | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/arthur-nafikov |
| Bao-Y Van Cong | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bao-y-van-cong |

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## FAQ

### What does Mike Lobanov invest in?

Mike Lobanov invests primarily in FinTech, Financial Services and Cryptocurrency startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 29 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Russian Federation. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Mike Lobanov's check size?

Mike Lobanov typically joins rounds of $1.3M–$11M at Seed, $1.3M–$22M at Series A and $4.5M–$51M at Series B. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Mike Lobanov participates in.

### When did Mike Lobanov last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Mike Lobanov closed in Jul 2025. Shizune tracks 29 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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