Leonid Boguslavsky, born on June 17, 1951, is a prominent entrepreneur, scientist, and venture capital investor originally from the USSR, now based in Canada. He has made a significant mark in the technology investment landscape, being recognized as one of the most successful investors in the field.
In 2012, he earned the title of Internet Investor of the Year from Forbes, and in 2017, RBC named him the Most Successful Investor of the Year. As the founder of RTP Global, a venture capital firm with a global presence in cities such as New York, London, Paris, Bangalore, and Dubai, Boguslavsky has been instrumental in nurturing innovative companies.
His early investments in groundbreaking firms like Datadog and Delivery Hero have solidified his reputation as a visionary investor. With a self-made fortune exceeding eight billion dollars, he is listed among the billionaires by Forbes, with over ninety-nine percent of his wealth generated outside of Russia.
In the global Forbes 2023 ranking, he secured the seven hundred eighty-seventh position, further underscoring his status in the investment community. Leonid Boguslavsky continues to be a pivotal figure in the world of technology and venture capital.