Tanya Fileva

Tanya Fileva’s Biography

Tanya Fileva is an entrepreneur and investor actively involved in the fields of aerospace, technology, and contemporary art. As a businesswoman and patron of the arts, she is committed to supporting female entrepreneurs and artists across the globe.

Born in Siberia, Tanya was raised in a highly scientific community. Excelling in mathematics from a young age, she distinguished herself by winning the National Mathematics Olympiad. This achievement propelled her to pursue further studies in mathematics, completing her degree with distinction in 2012.

Tanya's business journey is marked by many achievements. She was the female leader of S7 Group, one of the largest aviation groups, and made history as the youngest CEO of a top 500 company in the CIS region before resigning from the position in 2022.

Ever immersed in the aviation industry, both personally and professionally, Tanya obtained licenses as both an aircraft and helicopter pilot. With her expertise firmly established, Tanya's strategic focus on aerospace and aviation drove her to invest in manufacturing and aviation assets... Tanya Fileva is an entrepreneur and investor actively involved in the fields of aerospace, technology, and contemporary art. As a businesswoman and patron of the arts, she is committed to supporting female entrepreneurs and artists across the globe.

Born in Siberia, Tanya was raised in a highly scientific community. Excelling in mathematics from a young age, she distinguished herself by winning the National Mathematics Olympiad. This achievement propelled her to pursue further studies in mathematics, completing her degree with distinction in 2012.

Tanya's business journey is marked by many achievements. She was the female leader of S7 Group, one of the largest aviation groups, and made history as the youngest CEO of a top 500 company in the CIS region before resigning from the position in 2022.

Ever immersed in the aviation industry, both personally and professionally, Tanya obtained licenses as both an aircraft and helicopter pilot. With her expertise firmly established, Tanya's strategic focus on aerospace and aviation drove her to invest in manufacturing and aviation assets around the world. Tanya is owner and head of business development at Epic Aircraft, a leading general aviation manufacturer based in Bend, Oregon, that has the best-in-class certified since 2020 single-engine airplane.

Beyond aviation, Tanya’s passion for innovation extends to supporting technological advancement and entrepreneurship. In 2019, she co-founded Decart Ventures, a venture capital investment company focused on fintech, e-commerce, AI, B2B, and SaaS, with investments spanning multiple continents. As a GP and a board member, Tanya contributes her expertise to guide the company's strategic direction

Tanya's interests extend beyond the realm of tech and aerospace. Equally passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and supporting artists, Tanya founded LYRA contemporary art foundation in 2022 with the aim of creating a supportive environment for emerging artists. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Tanya Fileva’s Background

LYRA Art Foundation

Founder & Board Member

2025 - Present

Wilmington, DE, USA

LYRA Art Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting contemporary art and artists, promoting innovation and community engagement.

LYRA Collection FZ LLC

Founder and Board Member

2022 - Present

Ras Al-Khaimah, AE

LYRA Collection is focused on emerging talent and long-term cultural value. It is driven by a spirit of curiosity, openness, and innovation. It embraces the belief that as entrepreneurs change the world through technology, artists and visual culture help shape our perception and understanding of the world.

Epic Aircraft

Owner, Board member & Head of Business Development

2013 - Present

Bend, OR, USA

Epic Aircraft designs and manufactures high-performance, all composite, single engine turboprop aircraft. The company received certification for its next-generation E1000 GX in July 2021. In 2025 launched a new model Epic E1000AX with best in class performance.

Decart Ventures

Founding Partner & Board Member

2020 - Present

Larnaca, CY

Decart Ventures is a venture capital firm managing $100 million in assets. The company focuses on seed and Series A investments, ranging from $0.5 million to $2 million, in fintech, e-commerce, AI, B2B, and SaaS sectors across the US, EU, Latin America, and Asia.

S7 Group

Chief Executive Officer

Mar 2019 - Oct 2022

Novosibirsk, RU

S7 Group is the largest privately owned aviation group in Russia, headquartered in Ob, Novosibirsk oblast. The group focuses on domestic and international air travel service from main hubs in Novosibirsk and Moscow.

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