The startup ecosystem in Belarus shows a wide range of industries, from AI and blockchain to AgTech. Most of these companies are concentrated in the country's capital, Minsk.
Among them, the blockchain sports platform Scorum has secured $5.6M in funding. The marketplace GiveAway also stands out with backing from Y Combinator.
Below is our list of 50 Belarus startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Scorum operates a blockchain-based sports media platform where writers and fans can publish content. The platform also includes a commission-free fantasy sports service that rewards users with cryptocurrency.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Alexei Belov, Andrey Filipovich, Nikolai Pobol |
| Funding Amount | $5.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Initial Coin Offering |
| Top Investors | — |
GiveAway created a community marketplace for sharing used items and discovering local deals. Their platform connects people locally, promoting a sharing economy and more sustainable consumption habits.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Artem Artemiuk, Sergei Lepchenkov, Sergey Stasilovich |
| Funding Amount | $630k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | Y Combinator, Ulad Radkevitch |
RocketData built a SaaS platform that gives businesses control over their online reputation and local listings. The software helps companies manage customer reviews and keep business information consistent across popular location-based services.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Alexey Kudelka, Darya Danilava, Fedor Zubrytski, Kirill Voloshin, Yauheni Ozhehkovski |
| Funding Amount | $850k |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | 2GIS, RBF Ventures, Kirill Voloshin |
AIMatter created an AI platform and software development kit (SDK) that uses neural networks for fast, on-device image processing. They are the team behind the mobile app Fabby, which applied this same neural network approach to editing and reimagining video.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Andrei Kulik, Yuri Gurski, Yury Melnichek |
| Funding Amount | $2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Yuri Gurski, Yury Melnichek |
Purple Games develops mobile titles across various genres, building games that are played by millions around the world. The studio also operates as a development partner for other companies, providing full-cycle production, co-development, and porting services.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $450k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | The Games Fund |
The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange facilitates electronic trading for a wide range of industrial goods. Their platform serves as a central marketplace for buying and selling metal products, timber, and other key commodities.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
Cropfleet builds a precision farming platform that integrates with unmanned agricultural technology to optimize farm operations. Their system is designed to reduce crop production costs and generate carbon credits for farmers.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Mikhail Kuzmenkov |
| Funding Amount | $600k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | — |
Neural Vision develops AI and machine learning solutions for the flexible packaging industry. Their technology helps manufacturers automate quality control and detect printing defects in real time.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $250k |
| Startup Size | — |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | Newchip Accelerator |
BELATRA GAMES designs and produces electronic entertainment equipment, specializing in slot machines for the land-based casino market. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games that blend classic and modern gameplay mechanics.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 1993 |
| Founders | Yuriy Voinich |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
Fabby developed a mobile app that used neural networks to automatically edit photos and videos. Its technology allowed users to apply complex effects, such as style transfers and background replacements, without needing professional design skills.
| Headquarters | Minsk, Minsk, Belarus |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Andrei Kulik, Yury Melnichek |
| Funding Amount | $2M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | — |
40 Additional Belarus Startups Worth Following
Our top picks offer a glimpse into the country's startup energy, but they are far from the only ones making moves. The scene is a diverse mix, with many new companies in fields like fintech and AI working alongside more established businesses.
Some are just getting started while others are already scaling. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping the Belarusian ecosystem.