Kirill is a Managing Director at GEM Capital, one of the most active gaming investors in the world, with headquarters in Cyprus. In 2024, GEM Capital was ranked among the Top 5 global gaming investors by both InvestGame (1st place) and DrakeStar (4th place), thanks to its strong deal flow and partnerships. Through this work, Kirill helps promote Cyprus as a growing center for the international game industry. Over the years, Kirill has led more than 20 investment deals, partnering with top companies like Microsoft, KRAFTON, Tencent, and Ubisoft. Many of the games supported by GEM Capital have gone on to win major awards, including BAFTA, Steam Awards, Golden Joystick Awards, and D.I.C.E. Awards. Kirill is actively involved in the game development communities across Cyprus, MENA, and Eastern Europe, and often speaks at key industry events like Reflect Festival, WN Conference, Google Gaming Summit, and GDCy. He also writes for publications like Forbes and Entrepreneur, sharing insights about the gaming market and promoting Cyprus as a great place for game studios.