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Sergei Viktorovich Popov is a Russian billionaire known for his ventures in finance and industrial sectors.
He amassed his wealth primarily through co-founding MDM Business Concern, managing TMK, a major oil and gas pipe manufacturer, and later selling his stakes in various businesses.
Studied for his Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor of Arts/Science at the Ural Polytechnic Institute.
Co-founded Prodcontract in , supplying scrap metal to Russia's largest metallurgical plants.
In , co-founded MDM Business Concern, a pivotal step in his entrepreneurial journey.
Became co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of MDM Industrial Group in
Identified core sectors: production of pipes, fertilizers, and thermal coal, acquiring businesses accordingly.
Established significant entities like OAO TMK, SUEK, and Eurochem under MDM.
Became a 50% partner in MDM Bank in
Initiated asset sales in , starting with the divestment of his first business assets.
Completed the process by , exiting remaining active investments, including selling his stake in MDM Bank to B & N Bank.
Founded a private fund called Agat in , which includes a mentoring program offering startup capital to young businesspeople.
Founder member of the Moscow School of Management, Skolkovo.
Cashed out of all major investments in recent years.
Sold MDM Bank to Russia's Binbank in , which later went bankrupt in
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