Early Life
Gavril Yushvaev was born on July 23, 1957, in Makhachkala, Dagestan. He moved to Moscow at a young age. In 1980, Yushvaev was convicted of robbery and spent nine years in a Soviet prison camp.
Rise to Success
After his release in 1989, Yushvaev partnered with David Yakobashvili and co-founded Trinity, which owned various businesses in Moscow. In 1993, they invested in the Lianozovo Dairy Plant, which later became Wimm-Bill-Dann, one of Russia's largest dairy and juice companies. Yushvaev served as the company's largest shareholder until 2010, when he sold his 19.6% stake to PepsiCo for $1.1 billion. In 2013, he and another businessman purchased a 38% stake in Polyus Gold for $3.6 billion. He later sold his stake in Polyus Gold in 2015.
Key Business Strategies
Yushvaev's key strategies involve strategic investments in diverse sectors. He has invested in technology and biotechnology. He made a $100 million investment in Lyft in 2015 and joined a consortium that invested $150 million in Humacyte, a US-based biotechnology company. Yushvaev's investments showcase his ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities.
Philanthropy
Yushvaev has engaged in philanthropic efforts, donating to Jewish charities and supporting education and healthcare initiatives.