Dmitry Bukhman

Dmitry Bukhman is a Russian-born British-Israeli software entrepreneur who co-founded the mobile-games company Playrix.

Influence and contribution

With his brother Igor, Bukhman learned programming in Vologda and began selling small computer games before building global titles such as Homescapes, Township and Fishdom. The brothers later moved the company away from Russia and established a large international investment platform.

Legacy and significance

His story belongs in Moreshet as a contemporary immigrant and self-taught entrepreneurship narrative. It shows how digital products made far from traditional technology capitals can reach hundreds of millions of people.

Sources and further reading

• Source profile — The Jerusalem Post

Information reviewed and edited in September 2026.