Investors in Ukraine

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1990. Headquartered in London, it operates primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. The EBRD provides a range of financial products and services, including loans, equity investments, and guarantees, to support private sector development and promote sustainable growth. It serves various sectors such as agribusiness, energy, finance, and infrastructure, and also offers policy dialogue and advisory services. The EBRD has invested over €130 billion in more than 5,200 projects since its inception, playing a significant role in fostering change and economic development in its regions of operation.
Made 14 investments in Ukraine

Ukrainian Startup Fund

USF originally set up to promote the development of the local startup ecosystem and today is the largest local angel investor with already 130 funded startups and the most extensive startups database and stakeholders (over 3,000 applications).
Made 16 investments in Ukraine

Google for Startups

Google for Startups is an initiative launched in 2011 that focuses on supporting startups globally by providing access to Google's products, connections, and best practices. The program partners with over fifty leading startup organizations to foster entrepreneurial ecosystems in more than 135 countries. It offers various resources, including financial support and exclusive programming, to help these partners and their startups thrive. Central to this initiative are six Google for Startups Campuses located in London, Tel Aviv, Seoul, Madrid, São Paulo, and Warsaw. These Campuses serve as collaborative spaces where startup founders can access mentorship, educational resources, and networking opportunities within their local communities. Startups benefit from free workspaces, community events, and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs, all aimed at nurturing their growth and innovation across diverse sectors such as healthcare, retail, finance, and technology.
Made 9 investments in Ukraine

Horizon Capital

Horizon Capital, established in 2006, is a private equity firm headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specializes in buyouts, growth capital, and expansion opportunities, focusing on later-stage investments in small and mid-cap companies. Horizon Capital primarily invests in Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus. The firm seeks to invest between $5 million and $20 million in private companies, typically acquiring control stakes, and aims to liquidate investments within three to five years through trade sales or initial public offerings. Horizon Capital's investment strategy centers around industry leaders in fast-growing sectors, younger companies in consolidating sectors, and mature industries with growth potential. The firm prefers sectors such as light manufacturing, information technology, financial services, and consumer goods, among others. Backed by over 40 institutional investors, Horizon Capital manages funds with assets under management of over $1.1 billion, demonstrating a 25-year tenure in the region.
Made 12 investments in Ukraine

SMRK VC Fund

SMRK VC Fund is a venture capital firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, established in 2013 by Oleksandr Kosovan and Andriy Dovzhenko. The firm specializes in investing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage companies, primarily focusing on information technology startups. Its investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including software for mobile operating systems, casual and business software, and services aimed at both consumers and businesses. SMRK VC Fund targets projects based in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and Central Europe, while also considering opportunities in other regions. The firm typically invests between $0.1 million and $1 million, seeking to acquire a minority stake in its portfolio companies. Notable projects funded by SMRK include Allset, Preply, Competera, and AJAX Systems.
Made 10 investments in Ukraine

TA Venture

TA Ventures, established in 2010, is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, with additional offices in Europe and the Cayman Islands. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as digital health, mobility & logistics, consumer tech, fintech, and enterprise software. TA Ventures typically invests between $0.25 million to $1 million in growth capital and seed/early series A startups, with the capacity for follow-on investments. The firm prefers to invest in companies based in Ukraine and Israel, and for growth stage investments, it looks for companies with a five to ten-year track record in these regions. TA Ventures also facilitates market entry for Western web companies into local markets through joint ventures. The firm does not take board seats or join advisory boards, instead co-investing alongside high-profile venture funds.
Made 11 investments in Ukraine

Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys, established in 2012 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, is a leading early-stage investor and accelerator in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. It offers a world-class, up to five-month accelerator program focused on validating, developing, and selling products to business customers, with a particular interest in Sustainability, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and XR sectors. The program, supported by over 200 international and local mentors, has accelerated more than 300 startups, with an 80% success and survival rate, and 11 major exits. Post-program, startups join an alumni community of over 300 startups across 40 countries, gaining access to invite-only events for business development and fundraising support.
Made 12 investments in Ukraine

Presto I

Presto I is an early-stage venture capital fund, managed by Presto Ventures, based in Prague, Czech Republic. Established in 2016, the fund invests in promising technology startups, focusing on business-to-business products and services, with a portfolio comprising 15 companies. It provides not only capital but also invaluable resources and guidance to support these startups in achieving both local and global success.
Made 3 investments in Ukraine

QPDigital

QPDigital is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and located in Kyiv, Ukraine. The firm specializes in investing in emerging technologies, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital healthcare, information technology, logistics, and gaming. QPDigital aims to enhance the business models of its portfolio companies by providing support in client acquisition, optimizing technical infrastructure, and facilitating connections with top industry providers. The firm is dedicated to fostering innovation and growth within its targeted sectors.
Made 3 investments in Ukraine

AVentures Capital

AVentures Capital is a venture capital firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, founded in 1994. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in software technology sectors, including machine learning, big data, augmented reality, virtual reality, software-as-a-service, cloud services, enterprise solutions, web technologies, e-commerce, and mobile applications. It primarily targets Ukrainian-based companies and seeks to collaborate with entrepreneurs from Eastern Europe, particularly those building global businesses. AVentures Capital invests between $0.5 million and $10 million and utilizes personal capital for its investments. The firm also engages in fund of fund and secondary indirect investments, aiming to diversify its portfolio across various ventures, including consumer internet and B2B segments. Additionally, it has an office in San Francisco, California, and emphasizes co-investment opportunities with other investors.
Made 3 investments in Ukraine

Digital Future

Digital Future is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The firm specializes in providing late seed and early-stage funding to companies primarily in the advertising technology, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, security, internet of things, SaaS, marketplace, B2B, and B2C sectors. Digital Future focuses on investing in companies with initial traction, scalable business models, and strong teams, targeting both the United States and European markets. The firm typically invests between $50,000 to $500,000 for seed and early-stage projects, with specific amounts allocated for local, CIS, and global initiatives. Digital Future aims for a stake of 10 to 15 percent in its investments and prefers projects with patent-pending technologies or intellectual properties. The firm also considers M&A proposals and projects at the Round A stage or older. Its portfolio includes companies from Ukraine, Europe, Israel, and the United States.
Made 5 investments in Ukraine

Veon

VEON Ltd. is a global telecommunications company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that provides mobile and fixed-line services across various countries, including Pakistan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The company offers a wide range of voice and data telecommunication services, including mobile internet, multimedia messaging, national and international roaming, and various value-added services. It operates under well-known brands such as Beeline, Kyivstar, Jazz, Djezzy, and banglalink, serving approximately 212 million customers. VEON focuses on leveraging technology to deliver connectivity and digital services, thereby empowering individuals and fostering economic growth in the regions it serves. The company was founded in 1992 and underwent a rebranding from VimpelCom Ltd. to VEON Ltd. in 2017.
Made 1 investment in Ukraine

SD Capital

SD Capital, established in 2016, is a Ukrainian private equity firm headquartered in Kyiv with an additional office in Odessa. It specializes in middle market and emerging growth investments, focusing on infrastructure & logistics, food & agriculture, and industrial sectors. The firm invests between $5 million and $30 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $8 million to $150 million and EBITDA between $1 million and $8 million. SD Capital offers equity capital and considers long-term investment horizons.

hi5 Ventures

hi5 Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, founded in 2003. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, focusing on sectors such as business-to-business solutions, software-as-a-service, esports, edutech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, security, mobile applications, and business-to-consumer technologies. With a strong emphasis on Ukrainian startups, hi5 Ventures leverages over 15 years of investment experience and the specialized expertise of its limited partners to support the growth of innovative tech companies in Eastern Europe.
Made 1 investment in Ukraine

Lviv Tech Angels

Lviv Tech Angels is an angel investment network established in 2019 in Lviv, Ukraine, dedicated to fostering a vibrant startup culture in the region. Comprised of a community of investors, Lviv Tech Angels focuses on investing in the development of startups and product companies, thereby enhancing the innovative ecosystem of Lviv. The network aims to position the city and the surrounding area as an appealing destination for startups and businesses, ultimately contributing to the broader economic development of Ukraine. Through their investments, Lviv Tech Angels plays a critical role in supporting local entrepreneurs and nurturing the growth of the technology sector in the region.
Made 1 investment in Ukraine

Sigma Software Labs

Sigma Software Labs, established in 2019 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine, serves as an investment and accelerator firm focused on the information technology sector. As a distinct arm of Sigma Software, which is recognized among the top 100 global outsourcing companies, Sigma Software Labs leverages the extensive network of customers and partners to enhance the growth of its portfolio startups. The firm aims to be an active partner rather than a passive investor, providing not only financial support but also facilitating B2B connections, fundraising opportunities, and access to the substantial infrastructure and resources of Sigma Software. This collaborative approach is designed to help clients effectively address their business needs while fostering innovation and scalability within the tech ecosystem.
Made 1 investment in Ukraine

3TS Capital Partners

3TS Capital Partners, established in 1999, is a Helsinki-based private equity and venture capital firm specializing in growth equity investments. It focuses on small and mid-sized technology companies across Europe, with a particular emphasis on the technology & internet, media & communications, and technology-enabled services sectors. The firm invests between €1 million and €30 million per company, typically seeking a significant minority or majority stake and a board seat. 3TS provides expansion capital and buyout funding, aiming to exit investments within three to five years through trade sales or IPOs. Its investors include prominent institutions such as the European Investment Fund (EIF), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and 3i. The firm's team of experts becomes active business partners, delivering value beyond financing, and collaborates with sector partners, co-investors, and industry experts. 3TS is an active member of several international industry associations, including the European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EVCA).
Made 1 investment in Ukraine

Abris Capital Partners

Abris Capital Partners, established in 2007, is a private equity firm headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with additional offices in Leeds, UK, Nicosia, Cyprus, and Bucharest, Romania. The firm specializes in acquiring majority stakes in middle-market companies across Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine. Abris invests in a broad range of sectors, including industrial, commercial, and service businesses, as well as infrastructure and energy. It typically targets companies undergoing operational or strategic changes, succession situations, or seeking to delist from stock exchanges. The firm's investment size ranges from €15 million to €75 million, with a typical investment period of three to five years, and exits primarily through trade sales or initial public offerings. Abris does not invest in gambling, high-content alcohol beverages, drugs, prostitution, speculative real estate, start-ups (except as part of an investee company's development plans), or companies in operational distress.
Made 2 investments in Ukraine

Mriya Agro Holding

Producer and cultivator of agricultural seeds and crops in Ukraine. The company engages in the seed production and cultivation of various agricultural crops like wheat, corn, maize, sunflower, potato, and other crops as well as manages elevators and granaries with tonnes of storage capacity for collecting agricultural production.

NCH X

NCH Capital, established in 1993, is a New York-based investment management firm with a focus on Eastern Europe, Russia, and Brazil. It specializes in real estate, agribusiness, private equity, and publicly traded securities. The firm invests in consumer products, financial services, real estate, and agriculture-related sectors, often taking control or minority stakes and board seats in its portfolio companies.

EMF Capital Partners

EMF Capital Partners, established in 2012, is a London-based private equity firm specializing in investments in financial institutions, with a focus on the insurance sectors (non-life and life) in emerging markets. The firm targets companies in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a particular focus on countries in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. EMF Capital Partners seeks to invest between $5 million and $20 million, typically taking a majority stake. The firm has additional offices in Moscow, Istanbul, and Kiev to facilitate its investment activities.
Made 1 investment in Ukraine

Medicover

Medicover is an international provider of healthcare and diagnostic services, established in 1995 to meet the rising demand for quality healthcare in Poland. Over the years, the company has expanded its operations to include significant markets in Germany, Romania, and Ukraine. Medicover offers a wide range of services through an extensive network of ambulatory clinics, hospitals, specialty-care facilities, and laboratories. Its operations are divided into two main segments: Healthcare Services and Diagnostic Services. The Healthcare Services segment focuses on delivering high-quality care through an Integrated Healthcare Model and Fee-For-Service approach, primarily in Poland, India, and Romania, while the Diagnostic Services segment provides comprehensive laboratory testing across all clinical pathology areas in Germany, Romania, Poland, and Ukraine. Medicover generates the majority of its revenue from the Healthcare Services segment.

GeneScience Pharmaceuticals

GeneScience Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Changchun, China, specializing in the development and production of recombinant human growth hormone products. Established in 1996, the company’s product line includes Jintropin AQ, Jintropin for Injection for burn treatment, Genfulin for deep II-degree burns and wound healing, and Jintrotide, a synthetic octapeptide that regulates the secretion of growth hormone. These products cater to various medical fields, including burns, assisted reproduction, anti-aging, and oncology. GeneScience Pharmaceuticals operates a manufacturing facility that spans over 20,000 square meters, with a dedicated production area of 11,000 square meters. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors in multiple countries, including China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Mexico.

Hamburger Hafen and Logistik

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is a prominent European port and transport logistics company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates three highly efficient container terminals at the Port of Hamburg—Altenwerder, Burchardkai, and Tollerort—as well as a terminal in Odessa. HHLA provides a comprehensive range of cargo handling and transport services across rail, road, and sea, facilitated by its intermodal companies that manage transport networks and hinterland terminals. The Logistics segment offers specialized handling services, digital solutions, and consultancy, while the Real Estate segment focuses on property development, leasing, and management to support urban development initiatives. Through its diversified operations, HHLA plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency of logistics and transportation in the region.

Acrobator Ventures

Acrobator Ventures BV is a venture capital firm headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with an additional office in Kyiv, Ukraine. Established in 2008, the firm focuses on making investments in early-stage technology companies, particularly in sectors such as software as a service (SaaS), big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, education technology, and fintech. Acrobator Ventures targets both Western and Eastern Europe, as well as the United States and CIS States, seeking to support founders with strong networks and market access. The firm typically invests between €0.05 million and €0.5 million in startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure and market-enabling technologies.

ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is a global steel and mining company, specializing in the production of steel and iron ore. It operates through segments such as North America, Brazil, Europe, and Mining, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Europe segment. The company's product portfolio includes hot-rolled and cold-rolled coil, coated products, tinplate, plate, slab, long products, tubular products, and wire rods, serving diverse industries like automotive, construction, packaging, and household appliances. ArcelorMittal is committed to developing technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of steel, aiming to be carbon neutral by 2050.

GR Capital

GR Capital, established in 2016, is a pan-European venture capital firm headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, with an additional office in London, UK. The company specializes in investing in fast-growing tech startups at the Series B/C/D stage, focusing on sectors such as health, wealth, housing, and mobility. GR Capital provides growth capital and leverages its network to support these companies, enabling them to expand their market reach, talent pool, and operations.

Integer.pl Group

Integer.pl Group is one of the most successful private postal groups in Europe. In only 3 years, the InPost parcel lockers technology can be found in the following countries: Australia, Chile, Great Britain, Italy, Ireland, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Estonia, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. By offering a unique customer experience to its users, as illustrated by an NPS (NET PROMOTER SCORE, as for February 19th) of 89%, Integer.pl Group aims to build a strong global footprint in the global logistics sector. The innovative nature of the InPost parcel locker solution was confirmed by a number of awards that the Group has won, including World Mail Awards 2013, Retail Innovation of the year (2013), Delivery Innovation Excellence UK (2014).

UFG Private Equity

UFG Private Equity, established in 2005 and headquartered in Moscow, is a private equity firm focusing on growth capital and buyout investments in small to mid-sized companies across Russia and the CIS. It primarily targets companies in the financial services, healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and logistics sectors, with a specific focus on the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. UFG typically invests between $15 million and $75 million, seeking a majority stake and aiming for a three to five-year exit. It also offers co-investment opportunities for larger deals.

WePlay Studios

The company accelerates the entertainment industry with creative solutions in broadcasting, augmented reality, visual effects, interactive experiences, etc. Networks, brands, and agencies around the world turn to WePlay Studios for content development, production execution, and highly targeted brand integrations. Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Yura Lazebnikov and Oleg Krot, the company has dual headquarters in Los Angeles, California, and Kyiv, Ukraine, with high-tech arenas and studios specialized for creating content of any kind. Today, WePlay Studios is the strategic partner of One True King, the largest streaming community in the United States, and the production partner of the Enthusiast Gaming organization. The WePlay team was shortlisted for the Sports Emmy Awards for 2022 for outstanding coverage of an esports event and a finalist of the 2021 Esports Awards for Creative Team of the Year, among many other awards. WePlay Studios is proud to have developed, produced, hosted, and broadcast over 30 esports and gaming events, amassing nearly two million followers and 235 million views on Twitch.

Ciklum

Ciklum is a Danish IT outsourcing company that specializes in nearshore software development, primarily in Eastern Europe, notably Ukraine and Belarus. Founded in 2002, Ciklum employs over 1,700 IT specialists and serves more than 150 global clients through dedicated software development teams. The company offers a range of services including software development outsourcing, quality assurance, IoT, big data analytics, and engineering consulting, which support clients in their digital transformation efforts. Ciklum's unique business model emphasizes a collaborative approach, combining human interaction with technological expertise to foster growth and adaptability in fluctuating markets. The company provides both project-based services and short-term resources to address specific client needs efficiently. Ciklum operates development offices across Ukraine, Belarus, and Pakistan, with representative offices in several European countries. It has received multiple accolades for its innovation and quality of service, including recognition as one of the top IT employers in Ukraine. Ciklum is also an active member of various industry associations, reinforcing its commitment to the IT sector.

Fison

Fison is a venture capital firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in investments in start-up projects, focusing on innovative ideas primarily in the mobile apps, e-commerce, and big data sectors. It aims to attract venture capital to fund these projects while offering a platform for investors to engage in portfolio investments with relatively low risks. Fison is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Ukraine by supporting the growth of early-stage companies.

Ruvento Ventures

Ruvento Ventures, established in 2012, is a Singapore-based venture capital firm that invests globally in early-stage technology companies. Focusing on markets like Russia, Ukraine, and the Commonwealth Independent States, it identifies innovative startups in sectors such as AI, IoT, and biotechnology, aiming to bring their products and expertise to Asian markets. Ruvento provides initial funding of up to $0.5 million, with the potential to syndicate up to $3 million for promising deals. In Singapore, it runs an incubation program offering up to $0.2 million in two stages: proof-of-concept and commercialization. The firm is committed to backing exceptional teams that leverage technology to drive positive change in Southeast Asia.

Detonate Ventures

Detonate Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily funded by private Israeli investors. The firm manages in-house projects and takes an active role in its investments, employing a partner approach to ensure close collaboration and support. The management team possesses extensive expertise across various sectors, including technology, media, telecommunications, marketing, and strategic consulting. With a focus on nurturing and developing its portfolio companies, Detonate Ventures aims to contribute to the growth and success of the businesses in which it invests.

CloudMade

CloudMade, established in 2005 and headquartered in London with offices in Menlo Park and Kyiv, specializes in developing open-source mapping software and machine learning platforms for the automotive industry. The company offers tools like iOS maps toolkit, Navi Studio, Web Maps Studio, Style Editor, and Mobile SDKs, enabling developers to create interactive maps and geolocation services for web and mobile applications. Additionally, CloudMade provides Mapzen, an online community mapping tool, and Mapzen POI Collector for user-generated content. Post-acquisition by Valeo SA in 2016, CloudMade focuses on simplifying automotive user experiences through machine learning tools, user experience expertise, and engineering capabilities, collaborating with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.

Ceecat Capital

Ceecat Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2005, with its headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey, and additional offices in Luxembourg, London, Bucharest, Kyiv, Moscow, and Almaty. The firm specializes in investments across Emerging Europe, Central Asia, and Turkey, targeting sectors such as manufacturing, food processing, consumer goods, business services, energy and infrastructure, telecommunications, media and technology, transport and logistics, and healthcare. Ceecat Capital focuses on companies with an EBITDA of EUR 2 million and above, and equity requirements ranging from EUR 10 million to EUR 30 million. Its investment strategy emphasizes supporting businesses that are well-positioned for growth in these dynamic markets.

TerraNet

TerraNet AB, headquartered in Lund, Sweden, with development sites in Kiev, Ukraine, and Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in developing software for radio-based solutions and three-dimensional image analysis. The company focuses on creating advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies, aiming to pioneer breakthrough safety innovations within these industries.

SCM Advisors

SCM Advisors (UK) Limited is a financing advisory firm established in 2012 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. As a subsidiary of SCM Group, a leading financial and industrial group based in Ukraine, SCM Advisors specializes in providing investment advice to the Group, particularly in the realm of early-stage technology companies. The firm collaborates directly with founders to nurture and develop innovative ventures. Its focus spans various sectors, including financial services, software, fintech, software as a service, and artificial intelligence, positioning SCM Advisors as a key player in facilitating growth and investment within these dynamic industries.

Demium

Demium, established in Spain in 2013, is a talent investment company that supports professionals in creating successful, digitally-focused startups. It operates as an operational venture capital, investing in entrepreneurial talent and helping them develop ideas into viable businesses. Demium creates startups from scratch, providing incubation services such as office space, methodology, mentoring, and training. Notable startups like Hannun, Voicemod, and Citibox have emerged from its incubator. With a presence in five countries, Demium's asset management arm, Demium Capital, invests in over 75 early-stage startups annually through its €50M fund, making it one of Spain's most active venture capital funds.

Norselab

Norselab AS is a venture capital investment firm and incubator based in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Odessa, Ukraine. Founded in 2015, Norselab specializes in investing in startups and growth companies within the technology sector, particularly focusing on data-centric industries, business intelligence, online marketplaces, software as a service, and the Internet of Things. The firm typically makes investments ranging from 2.83 million to 5.67 million and targets companies in Series A and later stages. Norselab is committed to supporting net-positive companies that aim to drive meaningful change in resource-intensive global industries, reflecting its dedication to impact-driven investment.

Vesna Capital

Vesna Capital is a venture capital firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, founded in 2022 by prominent Ukrainian entrepreneurs Andriy Fedoriv, Viacheslav Klymov, and Volodymyr Popereshniuk. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage scalable startups from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Nordic regions, specifically at the pre-seed and seed stages. Vesna Capital is currently deploying its inaugural fund, which totals $10 million, with investments typically ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. The founders bring significant expertise to the firm, with Fedoriv recognized for his innovations in marketing and the others as co-founders of Nova Poshta, a leading logistics company in Ukraine.

Lun

Lun is a prominent apartment search platform based in Kiev, Ukraine, founded in 2008. The company specializes in real estate, providing users with a comprehensive search engine to facilitate the process of finding rental apartments. As of February 2020, Lun operates as a subsidiary of Dobovo, enhancing its capabilities in the competitive real estate market.

Jooble

Jooble is a global IT company that operates an international job search platform, serving millions of users across 67 countries. Founded in 2006, it aggregates thousands of job openings from various sources, making it one of the top ten employment resources by traffic in the Jobs and Employment segment. Jooble's mission is to streamline the employment process for both job seekers and employers, ensuring a comfortable and efficient experience. The company has evolved from a startup founded by two students into a significant player in the online recruitment market. With a remote-first culture, Jooble employs over 280 professionals who communicate in 25 different languages. Additionally, Jooble Venture Lab, launched in 2022 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine, focuses on building startups within the employment tech ecosystem and forming strategic partnerships with early-stage companies in the jobs and recruitment sectors.

PrivatBank

PrivatBank is a financial services company based in Dnipro, Ukraine, that offers a range of banking products and services. It is known for its electronic payment solutions, including Privat24 and LiqPay, which facilitate online transactions. The bank also provides delivery services and extends credit lines in partnership with international financial institutions, such as the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Additionally, PrivatBank supports small and medium-sized businesses through initiatives backed by the German-Ukrainian Fund.

Ideanomics

Ideanomics is a multinational company based in New York, dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of electric vehicles through its Ideanomics Mobility and Ideanomics Energy divisions. The Mobility unit focuses on various electric vehicle types, including trucks, vans, tractors, and two-wheelers, and comprises several operating companies such as VIA, Energica, Solectrac, United States Hybrid, and Tree Technologies. The Energy division specializes in charging infrastructure and energy-related products and services, while Ideanomics Capital provides financing solutions to support the Mobility and Energy business units. By integrating vehicle procurement, financing, and energy management, Ideanomics aims to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles among commercial fleet operators. The company operates globally, with a presence in the U.S., China, Ukraine, and Malaysia, striving to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the electric vehicle sector.

Mobile TeleSystems

Mobile TeleSystems OJSC is a leading telecommunications group based in Russia, operating extensively in the CIS region. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including mobile and fixed voice, broadband, and pay television, alongside various content and entertainment offerings. As of mid-2014, Mobile TeleSystems served over 100 million mobile subscribers across Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Turkmenistan, and Belarus, a region with a population exceeding 200 million. Additionally, the company has established a significant fixed-line presence, with millions of households passed and a substantial number of residential subscribers, particularly in Moscow. Its primary revenue is derived from its telecommunications segment, while also engaging in fintech and other related services.

TECHIIA Holding

TECHIIA is a tech holding that brings the best Ukrainian technological solutions to the global market and develops sustainable business. It unites 10+ technology businesses in the aerospace, IT, esports, construction technologies, and SaaS industries and is considering investment opportunities in other areas. Key businesses: Culver Aviation, WePlay Holding, ENESTECH Software, WP Merchandise!, Aestech, TECHIIA Motorsports. TECHIIA was founded in 2019 by Ukrainian serial entrepreneurs Oleg Krot and Yura Lazebnikov. The oldest asset of the holding has been operating in the market since 2012. The holding's products and services are used in more than 80 countries.

Vistara Growth

Vistara Growth, established in 2015 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in providing flexible financing solutions for mid to late-stage technology companies across North America. The firm primarily focuses on sectors such as software, technology, and tech-enabled services, seeking to invest between $4 million and $25 million in companies with revenues ranging from $8 million to $200 million. Vistara Growth typically takes minority positions in its investments, utilizing a combination of debt and equity, with debt terms spanning two to four years. The firm also offers interim financing options prior to initial public offerings or exits, as well as debt refinancing and restructuring services. With an additional office in Toronto, Vistara Growth aims to enable the growth of its portfolio companies while supporting the communities in which it operates.
Made 1 investment in Ukraine

Adventures Lab

Adventures Lab is a venture capital fund established in 2019 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The firm focuses on investing in early, growth, and late-stage businesses, particularly in fast-growing B2C and B2B technology sectors. It supports motivated but struggling entrepreneurs by leveraging its business expertise and global partnership network. The fund provides investments of up to $500,000 for early-stage companies, $1 million for growth-stage businesses, and $3 million for late-stage ventures. Areas of interest include affiliate marketing, MarTech, mobile applications, gaming, digital health, content creation, health and beauty, and pet products and services. Additionally, Adventures Lab operates as a web 3 venture builder, further diversifying its investment strategy and supporting innovation in the tech industry.
Made 3 investments in Ukraine

Citi

Citi, a global financial services holding company, operates through two primary segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment caters to retail customers, offering traditional banking services, Citi-branded cards, and retail services. The ICG segment serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, providing a wide range of banking, financial, and investment services. Citi also manages approximately $4.3 billion in equity investments and committed capital through its global emerging markets private equity arm, CVCI. Additionally, Citi Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in innovative ideas across sectors like fintech, data analytics, and digital assets, fostering growth and collaboration with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation ecosystem.
Made 1 investment in Ukraine