According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Masha Drokova appears in 0 case documents, and 20 email records in the Epstein files.
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. Skype chat history includes exchanges described as 'borderline pornographic.' Connected Epstein to journalists and tech founders.
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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.
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Background
Masha Drokova (also known as Maria Drokova, Mariya Bucher) is a Russian-born venture capitalist and founder of Day One Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. According to an FBI FD-1023 CHS (Confidential Human Source) reporting document, Drokova is based in Silicon Valley and has been running her venture fund from that location. She was formerly associated with a Putin-era youth organization (Nashi). Her aliases include Mania Drokova and Mariya Bucher, as documented in FBI records.
Drokova's connection to the Epstein case is extensively documented through hundreds of email and Skype communications spanning from at least May 2017 through June 2019, just weeks before Epstein's arrest. She served as a publicist connected to Epstein's efforts to manage his public image, particularly around his funding of scientific research. Documents also show she acted as a connector, introducing Epstein to journalists, scientists, tech founders, and other figures in the venture capital ecosystem.
An FBI investigation document references Drokova in the context of both a counterintelligence inquiry (Sentinel Case 245H-WF-2182018) and a separate FBI case (804I-LA-3315657-INTELPRODS and 50D-NY-3027571), the latter involving questions about improper domestic or foreign influence over the U.S. electoral process. The FBI CHS reporting document from October 2020 indicates that information about Drokova was gathered through an encrypted messaging app contact with a confidential source.
Epstein Connection
Masha Drokova maintained a sustained and multifaceted relationship with Jeffrey Epstein documented through extensive email and Skype communications from May 2017 through at least June 5, 2019. She served as a publicist coordinating media strategy and PR outreach for Epstein, specifically around his donations to scientific research and narratives about Trump-era budget cuts to science funding. She coordinated directly with Epstein (jeevacation@gmail.com) on pitching stories to major outlets including MIT Technology Review, Nature, Washington Post, and Bloomberg. Drokova also functioned as a connector, introducing Epstein to scientists like Martin Nowak and tech figures like Serguei Beloussov, and facilitating introductions to individuals such as 'Nellie.' An FBI law enforcement document states that Timothy Cook Draper hired Drokova as a publicist in connection with Epstein-related activities. Her communications with Epstein included coordination with his assistant Lesley Groff and other members of his inner circle.
Key Allegations(9)
Served as publicist for Jeffrey Epstein, hired by Timothy Cook Draper (Tim Draper) in that capacity
documentedCoordinated media and PR outreach on Epstein's behalf, pitching stories about his science funding to major news outlets including MIT Technology Review, Nature, Washington Post, and Bloomberg
documentedMaintained extensive email and Skype communications with Epstein from at least May 2017 through June 2019
documentedConnected Epstein with scientists and tech figures, including facilitating introductions between Epstein and Serguei Beloussov and a person named 'Nellie'
documentedQuestioned Martin Nowak about the specifics of Epstein's funding of his research and potential publications in Nature/Science
documentedReferenced in FBI CHS reporting document in connection with inquiries about improper domestic or foreign influence over the U.S. electoral process
documentedNamed in FBI counterintelligence-related investigation (Sentinel Case 245H-WF-2182018) alongside Tim Draper, in context mentioning U.S. sanctions against Russia and security concerns related to POTUS
documentedDiscussed establishing project criteria, an advisory board, and legal structure with Epstein in December 2017, suggesting a collaborative venture or entity
documentedExperienced gender discrimination while raising her venture fund, as recounted in a story forwarded to Epstein by Steven Sinofsky
documentedLegal Status
Masha Drokova is not known to have been charged, convicted, or identified as a formal target in the Epstein case. However, she appears in FBI investigative documents including an FD-1023 CHS reporting document (October 2020, case files 804I-LA-3315657-INTELPRODS and 50D-NY-3027571) and a separate FBI counterintelligence-related record (Sentinel Case 245H-WF-2182018). The former involved questions about improper foreign influence on the U.S. electoral process; the latter involved security considerations related to POTUS protection and information sharing with the U.S. Secret Service.
Notable Statements(11)
“I have helped scientists for 20 years. I don...”
“you should contact robert trivers”
“thank you Jeffrey! Martin, great meeting you. I'd be happy to have a call for around 20...”
“Figuring out: 1. Criteria for projects 2. Advisory board 3. Right legal structure”
“Nellie, Jeffrey, Please meet each other. You both are one of the most amazing, talented”
“connected. as he's been investing/building things in quantum technologies for 10+ years”
“joi is the head of MIT media lab. . . he is the pinnacle”
“Hi Jeffrey! How was your meeting with”
“where in the world are you? what is new? I'm in New York”
“yes, it could be great”
“nothing is not possible except”
Contradictions(2)
Drokova's public profile centers on her identity as an independent venture capitalist and founder of Day One Ventures, with no prominent public acknowledgment of her work for Epstein
FBI documents state that Drokova was hired as a publicist in connection with Epstein-related activities, and hundreds of email/Skype communications document a sustained professional and personal relationship with Epstein spanning at least two years (2017-2019)
Day One Ventures is presented publicly as an independent venture capital firm
Documents show Drokova shared portfolio company information directly with Epstein, discussed establishing project criteria, advisory boards, and legal structures with him, and maintained communications that blur professional and personal boundaries
Key Relationships(7)
Extensive email and Skype communications spanning May 2017 to June 2019. Drokova served as publicist coordinating media and PR for Epstein, connected him with scientists and tech figures, and discussed organizational planning including project criteria and legal structures. (d-30743, d-31641, efta-02547475, efta-efta01612654, sd-11-EFTA02212936)
Lesley Groff (Epstein's assistant) was CC'd on email chains involving Drokova and Epstein, indicating Drokova's integration into Epstein's inner operational circle. (efta-02537547)
Drokova coordinated with Harvard professor Martin Nowak on PR/media work related to Epstein's science funding. She questioned Nowak about specifics of Epstein-funded research and potential publications. (d-28617, d-30743, d-29534, kaggle-ho-026752)
Epstein described Joi Ito to Drokova as 'the head of MIT media lab... he is the pinnacle,' indicating Epstein used Drokova as a conduit for his network involving Ito. (efta-02574453)
Robert Trivers was included in an email chain with Drokova and Epstein regarding questions for an article about Epstein's science funding. (d-33087, d-17785)
Steven Sinofsky forwarded a story about Drokova's experience with sexism in venture capital to Epstein, indicating awareness of the Drokova-Epstein connection. (d-36484, d-33222)
Alan Dershowitz is referenced in the same FBI CHS reporting document (FD-1023) that discusses Drokova, in the context of information about improper influence over the electoral process. (efta-efta00090314)
Timeline(29 events)
Scheduled appointment with Jeffrey Epstein; Yury noted as her assistant
Email from Epstein to Drokova about weekend plans, marked confidential
Drokova emails Epstein asking him to contact her when free
Drokova tells Epstein she has 'additional ideas' and asks for his feedback
Drokova confirms meeting Martin Nowak and offers to schedule PR call
Email chain coordinating media outreach for science funding story; reference to Moscow Skype contact in communication with Nowak
Drokova coordinates with Epstein on pitching story about Trump science funding cuts to major media outlets
Drokova asks Martin Nowak about specifics of Epstein-funded research and potential publications in Nature/Science
Epstein emails Drokova and Robert Trivers with questions for a Huffington Post article about his science donations amid Trump budget cuts
Epstein responds positively to Drokova about 'science in Trump time' media project
Email exchange about press matters between Drokova and Epstein
Email exchange; Drokova responds about 'progress'
Discussion about multiple locations including reference to R and LA
Epstein tells Drokova that Joi Ito is 'the head of MIT media lab... he is the pinnacle'
Drokova discusses with Epstein: project criteria, advisory board composition, and right legal structure for an entity
Brief email exchange between Drokova and Epstein
Serguei Beloussov connected to Epstein through Drokova's introduction; Beloussov expresses eagerness to connect
Drokova tells Epstein the connection has been made, noting the person has been investing/building in quantum technologies for 10+ years
Email chain CC'd to Lesley Groff, Eugenia Goryacheva, Drokova, and Epstein about a connection
Drokova and Epstein exchange scheduling emails; she proposes visiting February 17-18
Epstein tells Drokova he will be 'there the 27th'; planning March meeting
Drokova asks if Epstein will be in New York March 27, 28-30
Drokova asks Epstein 'where in the world are you?' and says she is in New York
Drokova shares 'the next big thing in data storage' -- a company her fund invested in -- with Epstein
Multiple emails exchanged between Drokova and Epstein including discussion about introducing 'Nellie'
Drokova sends introduction email connecting 'Nellie' and Jeffrey Epstein, describing both as 'one of the most amazing, talented'
Skype chat: Drokova sends (later deleted) message to Epstein: 'Hi Jeffrey! How was your meeting with...' -- one of the last documented communications before his July 2019 arrest
FBI CHS (Confidential Human Source) provides information about Drokova in the context of investigation into improper domestic or foreign influence over U.S. electoral process; contact via encrypted messaging app
FBI internal email discusses sharing information from investigation (Sentinel Case 245H-WF-2182018) with Secret Service regarding POTUS security; references Draper hiring Drokova as publicist and mentions US sanctions against Russia
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Document Mentions
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
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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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Schedule (4)
2017-09-18 to 2019-06-24 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents
Appt w/Masha Drokova
Appointment with Masha Drokova
Meeting between Jeffrey Epstein and Masha Drokova
Meeting arranged between Jeffrey Epstein and Masha Drokova
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