German angel investment for Ukrainian start-ups and scale-ups

We invest in Ukrainian tech start-ups and scale-ups alongside Ukrainian, German, and European co-investors—enhancing investment readiness and securing investments through comprehensive risk assessment and risk management.


For us, smart capital (or "angel investment") means combining capital, expertise, and network access for tech-oriented start-ups and scale-ups.

Our investment approach includes:


  • Finance – Essential early-stage capital for tech startups, provided through direct investment and co-investment with Ukrainian, German, and European partners.
  • Investment Readiness – Strategic support to refine business models, enhance scalability, and prepare startups for further funding rounds.
  • Risk Assessment & Investment Security – Ensuring sustainable growth by integrating comprehensive risk assessment and risk management into the investment process.
  • Expertise & Mentoring – Hands-on guidance from experienced investors and industry experts to drive innovation and business success.
  • Network & Market Access – Strong connections in Germany, Ukraine and Europe to facilitate partnerships, international expansion, and cross-border scaling.


Looking beyond funding? We also help you grow your business with the right partners and risk management solutions:



Investment criteria

The following criteria represent the most important selection criteria. They do not constitute a legal entitlement to investment. During the selection and evaluation process, additional criteria will play a role, such as the structure of your team, our assessment of opportunities and risks, or the legal structure. We follow a multi-stage process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

  • Must Have Criteria

    If you are a start-up, your are in pre-seed or seed phase.


    If you are a scale-up, your company must be able to demonstrate a strong development history, indicating substantial scale-up potentials.


    You operate in tech spheres. This might include products, services, and technologies in B2B, B2C, and B2G.


    You are for-profit.


    More than 50 % of jobs are in Ukraine (or planned to be in Ukraine).


    You can demonstrate a scalable and innovative business model.


    You have a pitch deck available (a draft might be OK).


    You are fully committed to execute your next step business development in case of successful angel investment.


    Supported by our investment, you will have the potential to reach the next funding phase (if required).


    You are ready to register your business in case of angel investment (if not registered already).


    At least one person in your team speaks good English.

  • Good to Have Criteria

    Your start-up or scale-up is registered in Ukraine (or planned to be registered in Ukraine).


    You can demonstrate internationalization potentials.


    Your start-up or scale-up is supporting resilience and/or recovery of Ukraine.


    An MVP / prototype already exists.


    You can demonstrate initial traction or at least LoIs.

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Angel Batch #2025

Industrial

  • German-Ukrainian angel financing (finance, knowledge, network & market access)
  • For Ukrainian tech start-ups and scale-ups
  • German and Ukrainian mentors (industry - experts; investment-readiness, tech & market insights)
  • Autumn 2025: German-Ukrainian tech camp (tbc)
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