Masha Drokova
Russian VC and Epstein's publicist; 1,000+ file mentions
Also known as: Maria Drokova, Masha Bucher
Russian-born venture capitalist, founder of Day One Ventures, and former Putin youth organization (Nashi) leader. Mentioned more than 1,000 times in DOJ-released EFTA emails and Skype chats between 2017 and Epstein's 2019 arrest. Served as publicist for Epstein in 2017. ' Connected Epstein to journalists and tech founders.
Masha Drokova is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
At a Glance
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9 sources for document mentions
Email chain hints at Jeffrey Epstein funding of scientist Martin A. Nowak and possible Trump‑era influence on research
2025-11-11
“The passage provides a concrete name (Martin A. Nowak) and a direct question about funding from Jeff”
Epstein Funding Queries Sent to Scientist Ahead of Huffington Post Article on Trump Budget Cuts
2025-11-11
“The email references Jeffrey Epstein's donations to scientific research and a request for quotes lin”
Email chain coordinating a Skype call between Martin A. Nowak and Masha Drokova (July 2017)
2025-11-11
“The passage contains only routine scheduling messages with no reference to any high‑profile individu”
Email exchange about PR assistance with no apparent high‑level actors
2025-11-11
“The passage contains a routine internal email about arranging a brief call and PR help. It mentions ”
Email chain referencing a Moscow Skype contact and science funding outreach
2025-11-11
“The passage hints at a possible Russian connection via a Skype contact in Moscow, but provides no co”
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1 source for known connections
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 7 documents”
Known Connections (2)
Document Mentions (9)
Email chain referencing a Moscow Skype contact and science funding outreach
The passage hints at a possible Russian connection via a Skype contact in Moscow, but provides no concrete names of high‑level officials, financial transactions, or actionable details. It mainly discu Martin A. Nowak mentions a Skype contact located in Moscow. Masha Drokova is coordinating communication with Nowak. Discussion centers on media outlets for covering federal science budget issues.
Email discussing outreach to media about potential Trump administration science funding cuts
The passage mentions coordination of media outreach regarding federal science budget issues, but it does not identify any high‑ranking officials, specific financial transactions, or concrete misconduc Masha Drokova is coordinating with a person named Martin and awaiting a response from Nowak. The email references a congressional report on the federal science budget (115th Congress, House Rep Sugge
VC founder reports sexist pressure to add male co‑founder during fundraising
The passage mentions a venture‑capital founder describing gender bias in fundraising, but it does not name any high‑ranking officials, financial transactions, or institutions beyond a small VC founder Masha Drokova, founder of Day One Ventures, was advised to add a male co‑founder while raising a fun The advice is framed as sexist and was relayed in a casual email chain. The email chain includes j
Email chain hints at Jeffrey Epstein funding of scientist Martin A. Nowak and possible Trump‑era influence on research
The passage provides a concrete name (Martin A. Nowak) and a direct question about funding from Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting a financial link that could be traced through grant records or publications. Masha Drokova asks Martin Nowak to confirm what specific research Epstein funded. The email asks about any pending papers that might appear in top journals (Nature/Science). Questions probe whether f
Email chain coordinating a Skype call between Martin A. Nowak and Masha Drokova (July 2017)
The passage contains only routine scheduling messages with no reference to any high‑profile individuals, financial transactions, or wrongdoing. It offers no actionable leads for investigative follow‑u Dates: July 22‑28, 2017 Participants: Martin A. Nowak and Masha Drokova Medium: Email coordination for a Skype call
Email exchange about PR assistance with no apparent high‑level actors
The passage contains a routine internal email about arranging a brief call and PR help. It mentions only private individuals (Masha Drokova, Jeffrey, Martin) and includes a generic confidentiality dis Masha Drokova offers to schedule a 20‑minute call. Jeffrey indicates Masha is assisting with public relations. Standard attorney‑client/confidentiality disclaimer is attached.
Email discussing outreach to media about Trump administration's science funding cuts
The passage mentions coordination to publicize alleged federal science budget reductions under the Trump administration, but provides no concrete names of officials, financial transactions, or actiona Masha Drokova is coordinating with Jeffrey E. to pitch a story on Trump’s science funding cuts. They reference a congressional report (House Report 231) and a Bloomberg article about the impact of A
Epstein Funding Queries Sent to Scientist Ahead of Huffington Post Article on Trump Budget Cuts
The email references Jeffrey Epstein's donations to scientific research and a request for quotes linking Epstein to the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, set against the backdrop of Trump-era budget Email from a Jeffery E. (jeevacation@gmail.com) to Masha Drokova and Robert Trivers requesting answe Question asks how Epstein’s donations have helped a scientist’s research. Mentions Trump budget cu
Venture capital sexism anecdote forwarded to Jeffrey Epstein
The passage mentions a casual conversation about gender bias in venture funding and is forwarded to Jeffrey Epstein, but provides no concrete allegations, financial transactions, or links to high‑leve Steven Sinofsky forwarded a story about Day One Ventures founder Masha Drokova facing sexism. The email was sent to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting possible peripheral connection. No specific dates, amou
Email Mentions (20)
Pro Rata: Wednesday, February 21
Pro Rata By Kia Kokalitcheva •Feb 21, 2018 View in browser Welcome back, readers. Once again, a reminder to send me your delicious scoops and tips a
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Still waiting Nowak to respond about when he can call(I'll keep following up with him, not a prob) Found this looking for the details of what is happ
Re: Questions for article
you should contact robert trivers Robert Trivers
Re: Pro Rata: Wednesday, February 21
Excerpt from below... Same old story: Yesterday, I grabbed coffee with Day One Ventures founder Masha Drokova, and heard a familiar—and still disappo
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very happy to talk which number may i call? or skype?
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thank you Jeffrey! Martin, great meeting you. I'd be happy to have a call for around 20 min whenever it's convenient for you. Let me know. Masha
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martin, masha is helpiing me with PR, I told her she might want to speak to you, im copying her on this mail
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Thank you Martin! let's do Skype?I'm there as mashadrokova. What time is the best for you? I'm in Europe now, early morning/afternoon would be ideal.
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Today would be good. Some time in the afternoon?
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Sure, I'm available in 1.5 h and next few hours (until 11:30am PST). What time zone are you at?
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