Tech. Startups

Startup of the Day: Gin, a Ukrainian and Indian-founded manufacturer of e-bikes

Gin was co-founded in 2022 in Reading, a suburb of London, by Ukrainian Maryna Vlasenko and Indian Rahul Pushp. The startup produces hybrid e-bikes with a range of over 150-170 miles.

Startup of the Day: Fintellect, a Ukrainian fintech startup

Fintellect was co-founded by Yegor Walowski and Danylo Golota in October 2023. The startup develops a financial tool for web studios, IT companies, digital agencies, and other types of companies from the creative and technology industries.

Results of 2023: Startups launched in Ukraine

Startups launched in 2023 are from different fields, but united by one goal: they make life easier for Ukrainians. For example, the number of MedTech projects has naturally increased, because in the war-torn Ukraine there is a demand for psychological

The EU-backed Seeds of Bravery allocates €20M to support Ukrainian tech startups

The European Union will allocate €20 million through the “Seeds of Bravery” (UASEEDs) project to strengthen deep tech startups in Ukraine. Participants will be able to cash up €10,000. The Seeds of Bravery project was initially announced in May 2023.

Startup of the Day: Bulgarian foodtech Ancestral Superfoods

Ancestral Superfoods, a Bulgarian startup co-founded by Jivko Djamiarov, Elena Gerganova, and Georgi Gerganov, specializes in the development of health-enhancing “live and functional” foods, leveraging natural processes. The startup claims its products support the gut health, brain functions, immune health, and boost metabolism.

The total value of Ukrainian startups is estimated at €23.3B

The total value of all Ukrainian startups is estimated at €23.3 billion as of November 2022. This is €4 billion less than in 2021, as stated in the Global Innovation Development Strategy from the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.

Startup of the Day: Bulgarian-founded company Eilla AI

Eilla AI was co-founded by Nikola Lazarov, Petar Petrov, and Nikolay Babulkov. The company provides an AI platform powering the M&A, VC, and PE deal workflow. It helps to automate mundane tasks and support complex decision-making.

Startup of the Day: Blindspot Technologies, Czech cybersecurity company

Established in 2023 by David Cermak, Blindspot provides a cybersecurity solution that specializes in providing DDoS protection, along with Web Application and API security, tailored specifically for the B2B segment.

Startup of the Day: Readmio, Czech app with fairy tales for children

Readmio was founded by Jozef Šimko, Ilya Novodvorskiy, Radoslav Rajčan, Erik Nota in Prague. The startup develops an app full of stories and tales for children.