The Russian matchmaking service Teamo.ru completed a new round of investment earlier this week with a Japanese venture fund operating in Russia, UMJ Russia. While no details have been disclosed as to the amount involved or Teamo’s valuation, the deal brings total investment to date in the Russian service to more than $2 million.

Unlike traditional online dating services, Teamo.ru offers comprehensive personality and compatibility tests to enhance matchmaking compatibility and foster serious relationships – a concept developed in the West by such players as eHarmony.com in the US and Meetic’s Affinity in Europe.

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