Early Life
Gavril Yushvaev was born on July 23, 1957, in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. He moved to Moscow at a young age. In 1980, he was convicted of robbery and spent nine years in a Soviet prison camp. After his release in 1989, Yushvaev began his entrepreneurial journey.
Rise to Success
After his release from prison, Yushvaev partnered with David Yakobashvili and co-founded Trinity in the 1990s. Trinity owned several businesses in Moscow, including car dealerships and the Metelitsa nightclub, one of the first casinos in the city. Yushvaev then invested in Wimm-Bill-Dann, a dairy and juice company. He served as the company's largest shareholder until 2010. In 2010, he sold his 19.6% stake in Wimm-Bill-Dann to PepsiCo for $1.1 billion. In 2013, Yushvaev, along with another businessman, acquired a 38% stake in Polyus Gold from Mikhail Prokhorov for $3.6 billion. He sold his stake in Polyus Gold in 2015.
Key Business Strategies
Yushvaev's key business strategies have involved identifying and investing in diverse opportunities across various sectors. He co-founded Trinity, investing in a variety of businesses. He also made significant investments in Wimm-Bill-Dann, which became a major player in the Russian dairy market. Moreover, Yushvaev invested in technology companies, including Lyft, Delivery Hero, and Domo.
Philanthropy
Yushvaev has been involved in several philanthropic ventures, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare. He has donated to a number of Jewish charities and supported university research and hospital development. The Yushvaev Family Office is dedicated to investing in innovative companies for a sustainable and equitable future.
