Bulba Ventures

Bulba Ventures is a venture capital firm established in March 2018, headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. The firm specializes in investing in startup and early-stage companies, particularly those from Belarus and those willing to relocate to Minsk. Bulba Ventures focuses on machine learning startups that demonstrate a strong competitive edge and technical excellence, particularly at the intersection of real economy and information technology, as well as health and life sciences. The firm's investment strategy encompasses various regions, including Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia, and Poland. Founded by Belarusian tech entrepreneur Yuri Melnichek and his partner Andrei Avsievich, Bulba Ventures aims to empower innovative companies in the machine learning sector.

Andrei Avsievich

Partner / Co-Founder

Yury Melnichek

Partner / Co-Founder

Anna Pozniak

PR Partner

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Gero

Series A in 2020
Gero Pte. Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Singapore, is an artificial intelligence platform focused on drug discovery and repurposing, particularly targeting complex diseases and aging. The company’s flagship project is a preclinical senolytic therapy designed to combat the accelerated aging effects caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients, aiming to improve their quality of life and survivability. Gero's research and development team employs advanced techniques such as whole-exome and genome sequencing, along with molecular interaction analysis, to identify drug candidates and understand the underlying biology of diseases. The platform shows promise in addressing a wide range of senescence-associated conditions, including various chronic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. Additionally, Gero offers health and mortality risk assessment models for the health and insurance sectors, and has developed an application for predicting healthspan based on user activity data. Their research includes innovative therapies aimed at reducing biological age in animal models and identifying biomarkers of aging, contributing to the broader goal of enhancing health and lifespan in humans.

Zenia

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zenia, Inc. is a company that designs and operates a virtual yoga assistance application, aimed at making yoga more accessible and affordable for beginners. Founded in 2019 and based in Claymont, Delaware, Zenia provides users with customized fitness programs and real-time feedback based on individual performance metrics. The app serves as a personal guide for users who wish to practice yoga from home, offering features that adapt to their pace and monitor their progress. Zenia emphasizes safety and provides gentle corrections to help users improve their skills. By allowing individuals to engage in yoga practice online, the app facilitates a convenient and supportive environment for achieving personal fitness goals, whether it be building strength, getting in shape, or enhancing overall well-being.

VOIR

Seed Round in 2019
Voir app lets you try on makeovers, accessories and hair colors in a real time. Mix different makeup ideas in order to create your perfect look. All beauty features are true-to-life. You can use selected style and colors in real life and look amazing.

Gero

Seed Round in 2019
Gero Pte. Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Singapore, is an artificial intelligence platform focused on drug discovery and repurposing, particularly targeting complex diseases and aging. The company’s flagship project is a preclinical senolytic therapy designed to combat the accelerated aging effects caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients, aiming to improve their quality of life and survivability. Gero's research and development team employs advanced techniques such as whole-exome and genome sequencing, along with molecular interaction analysis, to identify drug candidates and understand the underlying biology of diseases. The platform shows promise in addressing a wide range of senescence-associated conditions, including various chronic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. Additionally, Gero offers health and mortality risk assessment models for the health and insurance sectors, and has developed an application for predicting healthspan based on user activity data. Their research includes innovative therapies aimed at reducing biological age in animal models and identifying biomarkers of aging, contributing to the broader goal of enhancing health and lifespan in humans.

Vochi

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vochi is a mobile application focused on creative video editing, leveraging advanced computer-vision technology and AI-based algorithms. The app enables users to apply high-quality effects to individual objects within videos in real-time, maintaining visual fidelity in 1080p resolution. By utilizing neural networks and a custom rendering engine, Vochi allows for unique and personalized video creations, empowering users to express their creativity effortlessly on mobile devices.

FriendlyData

Seed Round in 2018
FriendlyData, Inc. develops natural language interface for databases. Its solution enables users to acquire customers with human language interface; build applications with API; and make human-like interaction with business data platforms, such as sales or ERP/CRM. The company’s solution translates the human language into SQL query to database and returns data in JSON format. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of October 23, 2018, FriendlyData, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ServiceNow, Inc.

RocketBody

Seed Round in 2018
RocketBody is the world's first personal wearable that tracks metabolic rate and identifies supercompensation™--the perfect time to train. RocketBody AI-Powered Personal Training App helps you train smarter and achieve up to 120% better results!

WANNA

Seed Round in 2018
WANNA, founded in 2017 and based in Minsk, Belarus, focuses on developing augmented reality (AR) technologies for the beauty and footwear sectors. The company specializes in creating mobile software that enables users to virtually try on products, enhancing the shopping experience through features such as fitting, sizing, styling, and personalization. WANNA's innovative solutions aim to boost e-commerce performance by increasing conversion rates and reducing return rates, while also enhancing brand image and customer engagement in retail settings. The company's flagship product, Wanna Kicks, is recognized as the first-ever AR try-on solution for shoes, showcasing its commitment to transforming how consumers interact with luxury and footwear products.

OneSoil

Pre Seed Round in 2017
OneSoil, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Minsk, Belarus, is a startup focused on developing an AI-based precision farming platform aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity for medium and large farms. The company's platform utilizes satellite imagery and advanced technologies, including machine learning, deep learning models, and computer vision, to analyze soil and monitor farm operations. This enables farmers to optimize their work by predicting crop yields, planning farming activities, and effectively managing resources. OneSoil serves clients across the United States and Europe, offering its services through a mobile application and web platform accessible on various devices. The company has attracted early investment to support its growth and innovation in the agricultural technology sector.
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