Starta Ventures

Starta Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 that focuses on investing in early-stage companies, particularly in sectors such as B2B, education, HR, gaming, legal tech, food tech, and fintech. It typically invests between $0.2 million and $0.5 million in its portfolio companies, acquiring minority stakes of up to 10 percent. In addition to its investment activities, Starta Ventures operates Starta Accelerator, which specializes in supporting technology startups with European research and development roots. This accelerator program, launched in 2015, offers a 14-week curriculum designed to help Eastern European founders adapt to the U.S. business environment, refine their product-market fit, and integrate into the local startup ecosystem. Starta Accelerator invests $130,000 in selected startups, combining program services and cash in exchange for equity. Together, these initiatives aim to connect international startups with essential resources, mentors, and best practices to enhance their growth potential in the U.S. market.

Ekaterina Dorozhkina

Managing Partner

Past deals in Belarus

StringersHub

Seed Round in 2020
StringersHub is an informational video agency based in Minsk, Belarus, specializing in providing video content to television channels and media companies globally. The agency coordinates video shoots and leverages an online platform designed to connect freelance videographers and civic journalists with media outlets. Launched in 2016, the platform facilitates the quick acquisition of captivating video content, including user-generated content, by allowing media outlets to send requests for video shoots or access pre-existing footage. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of content shortages and the need for stringers in specific locations, streamlining the process for both content creators and media companies. StringersHub is currently participating in the NY Starta Accelerator to further develop its platform.

Kinguru

Seed Round in 2019
Kinguru is a platform that facilitates thematic meetings in cafes and restaurants, connecting speakers and attendees based on shared interests. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Minsk, Belarus, the company enables experts to share knowledge on various topics, including business, art, medicine, and sports. By organizing these gatherings, Kinguru helps streamline the process of event creation and participant engagement, making it easier for individuals to connect with like-minded people. Additionally, the platform provides cafes and restaurants with an opportunity to increase their revenue during typically slow periods by hosting these events.

Botscape

Seed Round in 2018
Botscape offers services that use artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to provide personalization to online stores. The services include AI-powered Insights and customer identification. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Belarus.

Tubus.io

Seed Round in 2018
Tubus.io is a company founded in 2016 and based in Minsk, Belarus, that focuses on developing tools for managing media content through data analysis. The company's platform offers a range of features including text-based emotion analysis, data analysis, time marks, and keyword-based filtration. These tools allow advertisers to understand audience sentiment and evaluate the effectiveness of their promotional posts. By leveraging non-verbal sentiment indicators, Tubus.io enables brands to gain insights into consumer perceptions of products and services, facilitating more informed marketing strategies.

StringersHub

Pre Seed Round in 2018
StringersHub is an informational video agency based in Minsk, Belarus, specializing in providing video content to television channels and media companies globally. The agency coordinates video shoots and leverages an online platform designed to connect freelance videographers and civic journalists with media outlets. Launched in 2016, the platform facilitates the quick acquisition of captivating video content, including user-generated content, by allowing media outlets to send requests for video shoots or access pre-existing footage. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of content shortages and the need for stringers in specific locations, streamlining the process for both content creators and media companies. StringersHub is currently participating in the NY Starta Accelerator to further develop its platform.

Botscape

Seed Round in 2018
Botscape offers services that use artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to provide personalization to online stores. The services include AI-powered Insights and customer identification. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Belarus.
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