Founded in 1986 by Len Blavatnik, Access Industries focuses on natural resources, chemicals, media, telecommunications, real estate, and venture capital. With offices in New York, London, and Moscow, the group invests in the United States, Europe, Israel, and South America. It has holdings in market-leading companies and typically invests in startups that are 4-5 years old. Access Industries has a preference for industries such as medical and retail and often participates in investment rounds with 4-5 other investors. The fund has a higher rate of exits compared to other companies and has seen significant activity in 2015 and 2018. The average startup value when receiving investment from Access Industries is between $500 million and $1 billion.