FIREBIRD MANAGEMENT
FIREBIRD MANAGEMENT is a Series C+ and other fund in Georgia, russia, eastern-europe, baltic-states, ukraine and kazakhstan investing in Climate, Fintech, telecommunications, consumer-facing-businesses, distributors-wholesale and clothing.
Not currently making new investments (as of June 8, 2026).
- Stages
- Series C+, other
- Sectors
- Climate, Fintech, telecommunications, consumer-facing-businesses, distributors-wholesale, clothing
- Invests in
- Georgia, russia, eastern-europe, baltic-states, ukraine, kazakhstan
- Actively investing
- No
- Founded
- 1994
- Assets under management
- $745M
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
Firebird Management, founded in 1994 and headquartered in New York, NY, is an asset management firm specializing in equity investments within post-Soviet frontier markets, including Russia, Eastern Europe, the Baltic states, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Georgia. The firm's strategy involves identifying undervalued and often illiquid securities in markets with limited foreign participation, utilizing its long-standing presence and on-the-ground sourcing networks. Core funds like the Firebird Fund, Firebird New Russia Fund, and Firebird Republics Fund target sectors such as financial services, energy, telecommunications, and consumer businesses. As of March 31, 2026, the firm reported approximately $745 million in total regulatory assets under management, a decrease from its peak of $1.2 billion in the mid-2000s. Due to geopolitical events and sanctions, Firebird has suspended redemptions on Russia-focused funds and is in a runoff posture for those assets, with no new capital being deployed into Russian securities.
Common questions
Does FIREBIRD MANAGEMENT invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. FIREBIRD MANAGEMENT lists Series C+ and other among the stages it invests in.
Where does FIREBIRD MANAGEMENT invest?
FIREBIRD MANAGEMENT invests in Georgia, russia, eastern-europe, baltic-states, ukraine and kazakhstan.