Welcome to our December digest! Ukrainian startups achieved major milestones in deal-making, funding, and innovation this month. Here are some top stories:
Ukrainian Startups raise over $1M at Web Summit 2024
Ukrainian startups gathered over $1 million in investments at Web Summit 2024, proving their potential to compete on the global map and attract top-tier funding. Learn more about their success
Cooperation between Ukrainian & NATO defence sectors: synergy or competition?
At the Forbes Tech panel discussion moderated by Daria Yaniieva, representatives from TAF Drones, Lockheed Martin, and ARX Robotics shared their visions for optimal collaboration and growth globally. Read the full Forbes article
Scaling startups is Europe’s top priority
TechCrunch highlights how the EU is revamping its policies to support startups with a focus on scaling and international expansion, opening new doors for Ukrainian entrepreneurs
Explore the TechCrunch report
Daria Yaniieva on Ukraine’s Innovation Ecosystem
In an in-depth interview, Daria Yaniieva, Sigma Software Lab’s Investment Director, discusses the progress of Ukraine’s startup ecosystem, the importance of venture education, and the challenges of working with startups. Read the full interview.
First exit for SID Venture Partners: Ukrainian Elai.io acquired by Panopto
Elai.io, a Ukrainian AI-driven avatar creator, backed by SID Venture Partners was bought by US-based Panopto. Founded in 2021, Elai.io’s innovative technology caught the attention of global investors, highlighting the strength of Ukraine’s tech ecosystem.
Read about the acquisition
Sigma Software Labs at the Berlin Security Conference
Within a major security-focused event, we took part in a startup challenge with 10 teams in the field of ‘Software Defined Defence’. Discover more
Let’s keep moving forward!
These successes represent the resilience and talent of Ukraine’s startup ecosystem. Together, we’re creating a stronger, more innovative future. Keep building, keep dreaming, and achieve even more in 2025.
