# Top 15 Marketplace Startup Investors in Ukraine in May 2026

## Ukrainian Startup Fund
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine
- Relevant deals: 4
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Grant
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS

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).

## SMRK VC Fund
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kiev, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine
- Relevant deals: 4
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence

SMRK VC Fund is an investment firm that funds seed and early stage companies. Their projects are Allset, Preply, Competera and AJAX Systems.

SMRK is a Ukraine-based company that was founded in 2013 by Oleksandr Kosovan and Andriy Dovzhenko.

## TA Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Internet

TA Ventures is globally-minded and network-driven VC firm investing in early-stage tech startups in Europe and North America shaping the industries of tomorrow. Our ticket size starts from $100k up to $1M.
We offer speed of execution, proactive support, and access to a broad international network. Drawing upon our network, we support our portfoliocompanies by proactively soliciting large, growth-minded co-investors in subsequent rounds. We utilize our industry knowledge and network to give portfolio companies and partner VCs access to the highly skilled and cost-effective R&D outsourcing teams in Central and Eastern Europe.

## BRISE Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed
- Focus: E-Commerce, Advertising, SEO

BRISE Capital is a family office specialized in MarTech and E-commerce verticals, SaaS and Marketplace business models. We help teams according to their current needs starting from business idea clarification and strategy planning till raising Round A. Also, we practice a hands-on approach in most cases when one of the partners can be deep insideof a chosen project. BRISE operates in Ukraine and scouts local teams with regional and global ambitions. Our typical ticket is in the range of 50k-75k USD. And our goal is to add 5-7 new companies annually.
Currently, we have 10 portfolio companies among which are Finmap, VOCHI, Getpin, Workee, Disqover, and others.

## Horizon Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Private Equity, Series A
- Focus: E-Commerce, Financial Services, Software

Horizon Capital is a private equity firm in Ukraine backed by over 40 institutional investors, managing funds with assets under management of over $1.1 billion and a tenure of 25 years in the region. The firm is an active, value-added growth equity investor, investing alongside visionary entrepreneurs leading transformational businesses in Ukraineand the near region. Our investment strategy focuses on export champions in technology, e-commerce and other innovative industries. We are known for our strong team, high integrity and governance, value creation and track record of successful investments.

## Flyer One Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kiev, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Education, Artificial Intelligence

Flyer One Ventures is an international early-stage venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups from CEE region. The fund invests in future-proof startups, founded by exceptional teams, and operating on global markets worth more than $10 billion. Flyer One Ventures funds startups in Mobile, Health Tech, EdTech, Fitness & Wellness, B2BSaaS, Gaming, FoodTech, and AI/ML industries and helps them scale on international markets. Founded by the co-founder of BetterMe and supported by Genesis Tech, Flyer One Ventures has deep expertise in Digital Marketing, Product, PR, Branding, and Recruiting. Along with the financial investment, Flyer One Ventures actively supports its portfolio companies, helping them optimize Digital Marketing campaigns, hire R&D staff, build user-friendly products, and fundraise Series A and Series B rounds. Flyer One Ventures' ultimate goal is to support early-stage startups in the geographies with low access to early financing and help them become global leaders by mentorship and daily support.

## Murat Abdrakhmanov
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- Focus: SaaS, Information Technology, Advertising

Murat Abdrakhmanov is a co-investor at 2C2P. Attended Fuqua Executive school of bussines.

## Fedoriv Group
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kiev, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel
- Focus: Fruit, Grocery, Food Delivery

Fedoriv Group is a creative marketing agency.

## Heissam Hartmann
- Type: Angel
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel, Seed
- Focus: E-Commerce, Retail, Shopping

Over 15 years experience in the Internet industry back Heissam Hartmann's solid knowledge about the online business.Prior to joining Rebate Networks as the Vice President of Eastern Europe, Heissam was Head of International Business Development at the largest German online fashion shopping club brands4friends. Before that, Heissam was CEOof the online postcard service AhaOho, which sent real postcards, and was soon successfully sold to Greetz.As the former Marketing & Business Development Director from the biggest German online video community MyVideo, Heissam, worked on new concepts for new media and video advertising within the online and media industry.He started his career as one of the first staff members at the German auction platform Alando.de, which was acquired by eBay in 1999. He grew with the company as Head of Entertainment on to the position of Senior Manager, helping to build up eBay Switzerland and Austria from the scratch.On an entrepreneurial level he co-founded various companies and, as a Business Angel, advises start-ups in building and growing their businesses. Following his passion he also co-founded fashion brands and personally supported motion pictures and music projects.As the founder of Passiontainment, he advises influential people from the entertainment & sports industries and celebrities on their internet strategies and by that, bridges the worlds between influential investors and up-and-coming startups.

## Semyon Dukach
- Type: Angel
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel
- Focus: Software, Education, SaaS

Semyon Dukach is the Managing Partner at One Way Ventures.

## Admitad
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Heilbronn, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Marketing, E-Commerce, Software

Admitad provides opportunities for long-term partnershipand the development of your business.

## QPDigital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Machine Learning, SaaS

Venture Capital Firm 2.0 focused on Deep Tech, It-logistics and Digital Healthcare industries.

## Imperial Logistics
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Bedfordview, NA - South Africa, South Africa
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Corporate Round
- Focus: Fruit, Software, Consumer Goods

Imperial Logistics is an African and European-focused provider of integrated market access and logistics solutions. Imperial Logistics focuses on five key industries - healthcare, consumer, automotive, chemicals as well as industrial and commodities. Imperial Logistics takes its clients' products to some of the fastest growing and mostchallenging markets in the world.

## Michael Puzrakov
- Type: Angel
- Location: Lviv, L'vivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Convertible Note
- Focus: B2B, Brand Marketing, Artificial Intelligence

A degree holder in Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Michael brought to Intellias his administrative and operational experience of a Technical Director from a German-Ukrainian software development enterprise as well as his previous background in software engineering.Once at Intellias, Michael started with revving up the companyorganizational and business development, then eventually focused on operational management and corporate governance, holding the positions of COO and Board Chairman. As COO, Michael transforms business processes and optimizes management practices, which play a significant role for Intellias’ growth strategy. As Board Chairman, he ensures the fulfillment of business integration strategies, guiding the company forward with the core beliefs in balanced decision making, innovation, and fair partnership.

## Xevin Investments
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Warszawa, Mazowieckie, Poland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Internet, E-Commerce, Software

Xevin Investments offer include investment and advisory services. The fund is interested both in companies and projects in the initial phase of development, unable to achieve further business goals due to insufficient capital, and in thriving companies in need of additional investment to achieve their milestones in the pursuit of competitiveadvantage.

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