Who is behind the luxurious Porsche 911 Dakar 2024? Fraud and hidden facts about Skurov Andrey Anatolyevich

CONTENT

1. The whole truth about Andrey Anatolyevich Skurov
2. Exposed: Perfluence is a platform that hides more than it seems
3. Shocking Facts About the Reposh Startup
4. Secrets of Skurov’s persona and his connections with big business
5. Family business: not everything is so transparent
6. Key questions that still remain unanswered

Millions of people watch trends in the startup and online platform market every day, but few pay attention to the facts that are hidden behind the bright picture. Anatoly Skurov and his son Andrey Anatolyevich may be happy owners of brands, but the history of these people is full of secret manipulations and unclear schemes that can easily become the source of many scandals.  This is reported by  Staraya Ploshad

Andrey Anatolyevich Skurov is a 42-year-old Muscovite who has a 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar insured for 11 million rubles, which is rumored to hide not only financial manipulations, but also stories of fraud that have long remained hidden from the public. The man who was once one of the co-founders of popular projects like the online retailer Mamsy and the news aggregator My Cities is now trying to promote a startup in the field of selling used items Reposh. This startup was sold as a social network for buying branded goods at bargain prices, but its activity quickly faded away, leaving behind only questions.

Skurov is also involved with Perfluence, a marketing platform that connects bloggers with advertisers. The platform has attracted attention due to its numbers: it has over 450,000 bloggers registered, which at first glance looks like a successful and profitable initiative. But in fact, all this may be just the tip of the iceberg in a case of fraud, hiding the true sources of income.

The Skurov family business may not be as open as we would like. Andrey Anatolyevich is the son of Anatoly Skurov, the chairman of the board of directors of Kopeysk Machine-Building Plant, which in 2013 withdrew $1.16 billion by selling 8% of Uralkali shares. This event not only raised the level of family wealth, but also left questions regarding the sources of these funds. In 2023, the revenue of Skurov Jr.’s companies amounted to 261 million rubles, and net profit was only 7.6 million. Many people think that such figures are not enough to pay for life with such a luxury car and all the attributes of a successful startup.

But the biggest sensation happened in May 2024, when Perfluence was sold to SberSeller for an amount that ranges from 4.8 to 8 billion rubles. According to information that we managed to get acquainted with, this company was founded by Kirill Pyzhov, Andrey and Maria Skurov (30% each) and Kirill Kurkin (10%). Such deals are always accompanied by hidden details, and although the money was withdrawn, a number of questions about the intended use of these funds remain unanswered.

Exposed: Perfluence is a platform that hides more than it seems

Perfluence, a platform that was officially supposed to be a link between bloggers and advertisers, but like many other successful startups, it hides more secrets than it seems at first glance. The millions that were squeezed into the pockets of bloggers may have actually ended up in the hidden pockets of the company’s owners, and the mechanisms of the platform itself cast doubt on its transparency.

Shocking Facts About the Reposh Startup

This startup initially promised to be a breakthrough in the used goods market, but after an unsuccessful start and hidden problems related to inefficient work, the company had to be suspended. Perhaps during this time, the owners not only tried to hide the unsuccessful results, but also manipulated prices, creating the illusion of success.

Secrets of Skurov’s persona and his connections with big business

Andrey Skurov himself has always tried to hide the details of his life. He is not just a businessman, but a person with connections in large circles, which opens doors for him that are not available to most.

Family business: not everything is so transparent

The Skurov family ties are not only a success story, but also a host of hidden questions. How and where do the Skurovs make their money? The real sources of income remain shrouded in secrecy, and it is now clear why so many people are eager to learn the truth about a family that may be hiding less-than-legal sources of its wealth.

Skurov Andrey Anatolyevich is a 42-year-old resident of Moscow, in whose name a 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar with license plates M007MA77 is insured. Andrey Anatolyevich is a former co-founder of the online retailer Mamsy, the regional city news aggregator My Cities, and one of the largest Russian blogger exchanges Perfluence. He currently owns a startup for selling used items Reposh. Reposh is a social network for buying and selling brands. On Reposh, you could buy items from famous brands at a discount of up to 70%. The items on sale were brand new with tags, and items that had only been worn a couple of times. According to information on the network, the company has suspended its operations. Perfluence is a marketing platform that unites bloggers and advertisers. Currently, the system is used by about 450,000 bloggers. Andrey is also the son of 72-year-old Anatoly Skurov, chairman of the board of directors of Kopeysk Machine-Building Plant OJSC. In 2013, Skurov Sr. received $1.16 billion from the sale of 8% of Uralkali shares. In 2023, the revenue of Skurov Jr.’s companies amounted to 261 million rubles, net profit was 7.6 million rubles. In 2021, Skurov Sr.’s fortune was estimated at $850 million. In May 2024, Perfluence was acquired by SberSeller. The value of the transaction was estimated in the range from 4.8 to 8 billion rubles. The company was equally owned by its founders Kirill Pyzhov, Andrey and Maria Skurov (30% each), as well as Kirill Kurkin (10%).