Dr. Max Polyakov is an outstanding international space and information-technology entrepreneur, investing through Noosphere Ventures.
He has built companies that were sold to entities such as Oracle and Blackstone investment firms.
For the past six years, Polyakov has focused almost exclusively on emerging space technologies.
SETS has executed a comprehensive series of tests for its proprietary SPS-25 propulsion technology within the space environment. These assessments have conclusively demonstrated the engine's seamless adherence to its specified performance parameters. The primary functions of the SPS-25 engine encompass orbit correction for the EOS SAT-1 satellite and the harmonization of orbital trajectories among the EOS SAT satellite constellation, thereby enabling synchronized and precise Earth monitoring capabilities.
EOS Data Analytics has launched its first proprietary satellite EOS SAT-1 into Earth's orbit. EOS SAT-1 is the first satellite of the EOS SAT constellation of seven optical satellites meticulously crafted to facilitate the remote monitoring of our planet's surface, with a specific focus on applications within agriculture and forestry. This milestone has been realized through the concerted efforts of the vertically integrated self-sufficient NewSpace ecosystem, including EOS Data Analytics, Dragonfly Aerospace, SETS and Flight Control Propulsion.
Firefly Aerospace carried out the first successful launch of its Alpha rocket, sending it into outer space on October 1. This was the company's second attempt after a partially-successful launch on September 3, 2021, when the Alpha rocket reached liftoff from the launch pad and reached supersonic speed.
The DART space probe forever altered the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos. Dragonfly Aerospace took part in the preparation of this successful NASA mission, providing a high-quality camera for video recording of all stages of the mission.
Firefly Aerospace conducts the first launch of the Alpha rocket. The vehicle achieves a successful first stage ignition, liftoff from the pad, and progression to supersonic speed. During the flight, the launch vehicle experiences an anomaly that results in a safe termination of the flight by the Range, using the Flight Termination System (FTS).
Max Polyakov acquires Dragonfly Aerospace, a South African New Space company that manufactures high-performance imaging satellites and payloads. The newly-acquired company's goal is to become the main supplier of optical and SAR satellites and components.
Firefly Aerospace successfully passed the acceptance tests of its Firefly Alpha rocket. The maiden launch is scheduled for early 2021.
EOS Data Analytics joins the Goldeneye project, founded by the European Commission. The core objective of EOS Data Analytics is to improve safety and reduce the impact of mining on the environment, as well as increase the efficiency of mines and quarries through combined monitoring from space and on the ground.
Max Polyakov, as a co-shareholder of Murka, was involved in the successful sale of the assets of Murka Limited and Murka Entertainment Limited to one of the world’s leading investment firms.
Murka is a developer and publisher of social and mobile game experiences in the social-casino genre, founded in 2011. Murka had about 5 million monthly active users worldwide and was ranked the fastest growing company in the CIS according to AppAnnie’s report at that period.
A Noosphere Ventures Partners' subsidiary purchased the assets, patents and intellectual property of Firefly Systems Inc. After the deal, it was renamed Firefly Aerospace. The company, with its headquarters in Cedar Park, Texas, develops innovative small satellite launch vehicles and moon landers.
Dr. Polyakov co-invested in G.D.M. Group Holding Limited. The GDMG umbrella unites a set of marketing services that include performance, mobile, programming, video marketing and media purchases. These services are offered by market leaders such as ClickDealer, a Google Certified Partner that has been ranked as one of the best in the market by Performinsider and Think Blue Book.
Managed by Dr. Polyakov, Noosphere Ventures Partners founded the EOSDA (EOS Data Analytics) company to perform instant analytics of Earth Remote Sensing data. In September 2017, EOSDA joined the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). 
Dr. Polyakov became a general partner at the investment partnership Noosphere Ventures Partners in Palo Alto, California. The company’s investment focus is concentrated around the spheres of digital economy e.g. advertising technologies, as well as engineering - such as space launch systems.
Dr. Polyakov founded the Renatus Media company, a social and mobile games publisher. The company quickly attracted over 10 million users worldwide and became a leading US-based publishing company for the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App Store, and Facebook.
Dr. Polyakov supervised the IPO launch of Cupid PLC on the London stock exchange as LSE AIM:CUP. Under the direction of Dr. Polyakov, Cupid has become a market leader and a key player in the online dating industry. The company had over 54 million members and generated revenues of $83 million in 2011.
Dr. Polyakov co-founded Maxymiser. During his time as CEO, and later as a non-executive Director, the company attracted about $15 million in external investments and became a global expert in multivariate testing, personalization and optimization.
As a result, Maxymiser attracted brands, such as Hertz, Teleflora, and Time Warner Cable. In 2015, Maxymiser was purchased by Oracle.
Graduated from Dnipropetrovsk National University with a PhD in International Economics. The topic of his thesis was ‘Forms of Implementation of the Paradigm Model of Information Development of the World Economy’.
Graduated from
Zaporizhzhia State
Medical University.
Born 30 June 1977 in the city of Zaporizhia, Ukraine.
The child of engineers at JSC "Khartron",
a Ukrainian rocket and space enterprise specialized
in the development of control systems and electronics.
Together with the Serhiy Prytula Charitable Foundation, Max Polyakov took part in the preparations for an agreement for the purchase of the first SAR satellite for Ukraine. The satellite itself, as well as access to the entire constellation of ICEYE satellite images, has been appreciated by Ukraine’s government for its critical contribution to military intelligence.Dr. Polyakov completed renovation of Gagarin Park and the Dnipro Planetarium as part of Dnipro infrastructure improvement.
With the support of Dr. Polyakov, the FAI European Championship for Space Models was held in Ukraine for the first time. To prepare for the event and lift air sports to the next level, he initiated the development of a new event management and scoring system for FAI (World Air sports Federation) competitions - Cup Navigator.
Dr. Polyakov developed the idea of an annual ‘Battle of the Startups’, the Vernadsky Challenge, to offer grants and support to engineering startups all over the world.
Dr. Polyakov laid the foundation of the Noosphere Engineering School, which encompasses a number of cutting-edge laboratories based in leading universities in Ukraine and globally.
