Ukraine's economy features a blend of long-standing institutions and emerging technology startups. The country has notable activity in the energy, finance, and defense sectors.
This landscape includes large entities like the power company Ukrenergo, which has secured $1.2 billion in funding. It also includes newer ventures such as NORDA Dynamics, a UAV systems developer founded in 2023.
Below is our list of 51 Ukraine startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Lviv, L'vivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Alex Liannoy |
| Funding Amount | $1.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Varangians, Unpopular Ventures, MITS Capital, Angel One, United Angels Network |
Ukrenergo provides operational and technological control for Ukraine's national energy system, managing the transmission of electricity across the country. They maintain the stability of the power grid while also working to integrate renewable energy sources and connect with the broader European network.
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Founders | Vsevolod Kovalchuk |
| Funding Amount | $1.2B |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Government of the Netherlands |
Frontline develops unmanned ground vehicles designed to make military operations more effective and save human lives. They produce robotic systems for a range of battlefield roles, from transport and reconnaissance to direct combat.
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine |
| 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 |
UkreximBank delivers critical financing and banking services to Ukraine's agricultural exporters. The state-owned bank also operates as a primary financial agent for the Ukrainian government, servicing the country's foreign economic activity.
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €90M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development |
Ukrgasbank offers a full suite of banking services while specializing in green finance to support eco-friendly projects. They are recognized as a leading bank in Ukraine for funding initiatives that promote energy efficiency and renewable resources.
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine |
| Year Founded | 1993 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $180.4M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, European Central Bank, European Fund for Southeast Europe |
Respeecher develops voice conversion technology that uses AI to produce high-fidelity voice clones for creative projects. Their system has been used by filmmakers and game developers, most notably to recreate iconic voices in major Hollywood productions.
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine |
| 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 |
Ukraine-based Kormotech develops and manufactures a wide portfolio of cat and dog food products. They operate as a major producer in the pet food industry with distribution across dozens of countries.
| Headquarters | Lviv, L'vivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine |
| Year Founded | 2003 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €40M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, ILX |
Uspacy builds a unified digital workspace that integrates internal communications, people operations, and CRM. The platform is designed to help teams manage collaboration, tasks, and customer relationships without switching between different applications.
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine |
| 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 built an e-commerce platform for delivering health, beauty, and pharmaceutical products. Their service connects customers with a network of pharmacies, offering a simple way to order and receive items.
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine |
| 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 provides a financial service in Ukraine that handles payments and money transfers both online and at physical locations. Their platform allows users to manage a range of transactions, from paying bills to sending funds.
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | UAH100M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
41 Additional Ukraine Startups Worth Following
Our top picks offer a glimpse into a much larger scene. Founders are building in many areas, from heavy industry to artificial intelligence, and have raised more than $2 billion together.
You'll find a mix of brand new companies and older ones that continue to grow. Below are the other startups that make up Ukraine's strong and resilient tech community.