Top 33 Kyiv Startups to Watch in 2026
Kyiv's business landscape features a blend of large, foundational companies and emerging technology startups. Key sectors include energy, finance, and software development.
For example, the defense tech developer Frontline was founded in 2023 to build robotic systems and has raised almost $300k.
Below is our list of 33 Kyiv startups worth keeping an eye on.
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The team at Frontline builds unmanned ground vehicles to handle high-risk military and rescue missions. These versatile robots are designed to save lives by replacing humans in dangerous situations like combat or explosive disposal.
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $298.7k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Quantum Systems, Startup Wise Guys, Brave1, Angel One |
Respeecher develops a high-fidelity voice cloning system that allows one person to speak in the voice of another. Their AI-powered technology is used by filmmakers and game developers to create realistic vocal performances for major productions.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Alex Serdiuk, Dmytro Bielievtsov, Grant Reaber |
| Funding Amount | $2.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Techstars, Hartmann Capital, Google for Startups, ff Venture Capital, Acrobator Ventures |
Uspacy builds a unified digital workspace that combines tools for internal communication, people operations, project collaboration, and CRM. Their platform centralizes these key business functions, helping teams manage daily operations and sales pipelines within a single system.
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Dmytro Suslov, Kyrylo Melnychuk, Spartak Polishchuk, Volodymyr Pimakhov |
| Funding Amount | €605k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | Startup Wise Guys, Google for Startups, Ukrainian Startup Fund, Seeds of Bravery, Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund |
Liki24 runs an online delivery service for medicine, health, and beauty products. Their platform connects customers with local pharmacies and stores to provide quick access to prescriptions and wellness items.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Anton Avrinsky, Dmytro Liatambur, Sergii Fadieiev, Sergii Kliebanov |
| Funding Amount | $19M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | N1, Flyer One Ventures, Horizon Capital, SID Venture Partners, u.ventures |
NovaPay operates a versatile payment service that simplifies financial transactions for Ukrainian customers, whether online or in person. They facilitate a wide range of services, from money transfers and bill payments to online acquiring for businesses.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | UAH100M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
BetterMe offers a suite of health and wellness apps designed to provide a holistic approach to personal well-being. The platform creates tailored fitness, nutrition, and mental health programs for its users.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Victoria Repa, Vitaly Laptenok |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | — |
Ajax Systems develops a professional-grade smart security system used to protect homes and businesses from intrusion, fire, and floods. Their ecosystem consists of a wide range of wireless devices, including sensors, hubs, and sirens, all managed through a mobile application.
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Aleksandr Konotopskyi |
| Funding Amount | $11M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Horizon Capital, SMRK VC Fund |
26 Additional Kyiv Startups Worth Following
Those top seven companies are just a glimpse of what's happening across Kyiv. Founders are building all sorts of businesses, with many focused on healthcare, AI, and hardware.
They have raised over $650 million combined, a mix of brand new companies and others that are scaling up. Below is a look at the other startups shaping the city's tech community.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aurora | Crypto | 2021 | $12M | Series A |
 Corefy | Retail | 2018 | $800k | Seed |
 Karpatia Benefits | Enterprise | 2024 | $100k | — |
 MANNA | Media | 2021 | $25k | Grant |
 Deus Robotics | AI | 2018 | $4.6M | — |
 HIMERA | Hardware | 2022 | $875k | — |
 TENCORE | Manufacturing | 2024 | $3.7M | Seed |
 InTempo | Healthcare | 2023 | $25k | Grant |
 Clearly.help | Healthcare | 2022 | $1.5M | Seed |
 Mindly | Media | 2022 | $2M | Seed |
 Buntar Aerospace | Mobility | 2023 | $1.2M | Seed |
 INPUT SOFT | SaaS | 2022 | $598.1k | — |
 Carbominer | AgTech | 2020 | $2.6M | Grant |
 pleso therapy | Healthcare | 2021 | $1.4M | Seed |
 NOVUS | Retail | 2008 | $100.1M | Debt Financing |
 Mate academy | Education | 2015 | $2.5M | Grant |
 UNIT.City | Infrastructure | 2016 | €50M | Debt Financing |
 Datagroup-Volia and Lifecell | Hardware | — | $435M | Debt Financing |
 Harmix | AI | 2018 | $538k | Venture Round |
 Weld Money | Fintech | 2019 | $3.6M | Seed |
 Farmak | Healthcare | 1925 | €22M | Debt Financing |
 Stroom Network | Crypto | 2021 | $3.5M | Seed |
 Remme | Enterprise | 2015 | $20M | Initial Coin Offering |
 Esports Charts | Analytics | 2016 | $220k | Seed |
 Zakaz.ua | Logistics | 2010 | $9.2M | Series A |
 Generect | Marketing | 2021 | $350k | — |
