Tanya Fileva

Tanya Fileva

Founder & Board Member

Limassol, CY

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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

In Their Own Right

Biography

Tanya Eves 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.

The Record

Background

  • 2025 — Present

    Founder & Board Member

    LYRA Art Foundation

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

  • 2020 — Present

    Founding Partner & Board Member

    Decart Ventures

    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.

  • 2013 — Present

    Owner, Board member & Head of Business Development

    Epic Aircraft

    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.

  • 2022 — Present

    Founder and Board Member

    LYRA Collection FZ LLC

    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.

  • 2019 — 2022

    Chief Executive Officer

    S7 Group

    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.

In The News

Newsfeed

  • 24 September 2024 · USA Today

    Empowering Female Innovators: The Impact of Tanya Fileva’s Work in Tech, Art, and Aerospace

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  • 19 September 2024 · Tech Times

    How Tanya Fileva Is Elevating Female Innovators Across Industries

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Formative Years

Education

  • Moscow State University

    Mathematics, MS

    2008 — 2012

Areas Of Focus

Expertise

  • Art
  • Technology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Aviation
  • Venture Capital