Top VCs funding Kyiv SaaS startups in 2026

14 June 2026·6 min read

Kyiv writes software the world buys. Grammarly and GitLab roots run deep. B2B SaaS funding jumped in 2025. A tight group of VCs backs these teams. Here are 12 investors funding Kyiv SaaS in 2026.

Kyiv has deep B2B software talent and a long history. Grammarly and GitLab both trace roots back to here.

SaaS funding here jumped sharply across all of 2025. Investors now want a sharp wedge and steady, real ARR.

The funds that back local SaaS are quite easy to name. TA Ventures and Digital Future lead this whole pack.

You will pitch several of these funds within one cycle. Ellty keeps every deck and demo behind a single link.

TypeCheck sizeSector focusWebsite
TA VenturesVC (Kyiv)$300K-1.5MB2B SaaS, consumertaventures.vc
Digital FutureVC (Kyiv)Seed, earlySaaS, techdigital-future.org
Flyer One VenturesVC (Kyiv)Up to $1.5MB2B SaaS, AIflyerone.vc
SMRK VCVC (Kyiv)$0.5M-1.5MSaaS, IT productssmrk.vc
AVentures CapitalVC (Kyiv)Seed-Series ASaaS, techaventurescapital.com
Roosh VenturesVC (Kyiv)Pre-seed-Series AEnterprise SaaS, AIroosh.vc
ZAS VenturesVC (Kyiv-SF)SeedSaaS, cloudzas.ventures
ICU VenturesCorporate VC (Kyiv)$200K-5MSaaS, deep techicu.ua
SID Venture PartnersVC (Kyiv)~$300KB2B SaaS, deep techsid.fund
Horizon CapitalGrowth equity (Kyiv)$5M-50MSaaS, growth techhorizoncapital.com.ua
Ukrainian Startup FundState fund (Kyiv)$25K-50K grantsSaaS, pre-seedusf.com.ua
Genesis InvestmentsVC (Kyiv)$100K+Software, SaaSLinkedIn

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What a SaaS investor backs

They back a sharp ICP wedge and strong net retention. A thin GPT wrapper alone simply will not raise now.

They want your ARR, churn and clear payback numbers. Signed enterprise pilots beat any slick demo here.

Most enter at the seed stage and follow into Series A. A few growth funds only wait for steady, proven scale.

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$12.5M+
Ukraine SaaS funding in 2025
Up 188% on the same period in 2024
634
SaaS startups in Ukraine
63 of them are venture funded so far
2
Top SaaS investors by deals
TA Ventures and Digital Future lead
$526M
All Ukraine startup funding 2025
Across AI, fintech, SaaS and more
Multiples of public software companies have fallen to historical lows over the last 5-6 years.
Yevhen Sysoyev, Managing Partner, AVentures Capital, Kyiv, 2026

12 Kyiv SaaS investors

1. TA Ventures

Ukraine's most active SaaS investor by deal count.

Recent Activity: Top SaaS investor in Ukraine by deal count

LinkedIn: TA Ventures on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: B2B SaaS, consumer

Stage Focus: Seed, Series A

Check Size: $300K-1.5M

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: taventures.vc

2. Digital Future

A Kyiv VC and one of the top SaaS backers in Ukraine.

Recent Activity: Co-top SaaS investor in Ukraine

LinkedIn: Digital Future on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: SaaS, tech

Stage Focus: Seed, early

Check Size: Seed, early

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: digital-future.org

3. Flyer One Ventures

A Kyiv fund with B2B SaaS right in its core thesis.

Recent Activity: Backs B2B SaaS across CEE

LinkedIn: Flyer One Ventures on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: B2B SaaS, AI

Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed

Check Size: Up to $1.5M

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: flyerone.vc

4. SMRK VC

A Kyiv fund behind Competera and other SaaS tools.

Recent Activity: Backed Competera and Preply early

LinkedIn: Andriy Dovzhenko (SMRK) on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: SaaS, IT products

Stage Focus: Seed, Series A

Check Size: $0.5M-1.5M

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: smrk.vc

5. AVentures Capital

A Kyiv VC that also tracks the whole SaaS deal market.

Recent Activity: Publishes the annual Dealbook of Ukraine

LinkedIn: AVentures Capital on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: SaaS, tech

Stage Focus: Seed, Series A

Check Size: Seed-Series A

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: aventurescapital.com

6. Roosh Ventures

A Kyiv VC backing enterprise SaaS and AI products.

Recent Activity: Backs enterprise SaaS and AI

LinkedIn: Roosh Ventures on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: Enterprise SaaS, AI

Stage Focus: Pre-seed, Series A

Check Size: Pre-seed-Series A

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: roosh.vc

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7. ZAS Ventures

A Kyiv and SF fund backing Kyiv SaaS for the US market.

Recent Activity: Invested EUR 1.1M in Every Health, 2025

LinkedIn: ZAS Ventures on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: SaaS, cloud

Stage Focus: Seed

Check Size: Seed

Location: Kyiv and San Francisco

Website: zas.ventures

8. ICU Ventures

The venture arm of the Kyiv finance group called ICU.

Recent Activity: 30+ deep-tech and SaaS investments

LinkedIn: ICU Ventures on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: SaaS, deep tech

Stage Focus: Seed, Series A

Check Size: $200K-5M

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: icu.ua

9. SID Venture Partners

A Kyiv fund backing B2B SaaS and deep-tech startups.

Recent Activity: 29 investments, B2B and deep tech

LinkedIn: SID Venture Partners on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: B2B SaaS, deep tech

Stage Focus: Seed

Check Size: ~$300K

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: sid.fund

10. Horizon Capital

Ukraine's biggest fund, also backs SaaS firms at scale.

Recent Activity: Closed EUR 150M Catalyst Fund in 2026

LinkedIn: Horizon Capital on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: SaaS, growth tech

Stage Focus: Growth, expansion

Check Size: $5M-50M

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: horizoncapital.com.ua

11. Ukrainian Startup Fund

The state fund handing pre-seed grants to founders.

Recent Activity: Granted $475K to 13 startups recently

LinkedIn: Ukrainian Startup Fund on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: SaaS, pre-seed

Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed

Check Size: $25K-50K grants

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: usf.com.ua

12. Genesis Investments

The VC arm of Kyiv tech group Genesis, since 2018.

Recent Activity: Seed backer of global software startups

LinkedIn: Genesis Investments on LinkedIn

Sector Focus: Software, SaaS

Stage Focus: Seed

Check Size: $100K+

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Website: Genesis Investments on LinkedIn

Kyiv builds software for the world

Kyiv teams sell their software far beyond Ukraine. Most of their revenue comes from the US and the EU.

Remote-first habits made this fully normal years ago. Distance from buyers stopped being a real problem.

A clear, sharp pitch deck opens up that first call. Ellty shows you exactly who reads it through to the end.

Prep a clean due diligence report well before pitching. Clean, tidy data rooms tend to close rounds faster.

ARR and retention win the round

ARR growth and net retention drive your valuation. Investors model both long before they sign a term sheet.

Churn quietly kills more SaaS deals than slow growth. Show that your customers stay on and steadily expand.

Track every reader with a solid pitch deck tool here. Ellty logs each open and every full read of your deck.

Keep your investors warm with regular updates. Steady updates build real, lasting trust over time.

Selling into the US early

US buyers set the real bar for global SaaS pricing. Kyiv teams now target US buyers from the first day.

ZAS Ventures backs Kyiv SaaS teams aimed at the US. That clear US focus tends to pull in larger rounds.

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Prep buyers with a clean sell-side diligence pack. Ready teams answer fast and clearly win buyer trust.

How to pitch a SaaS investor

Lead with your ICP wedge.

  1. 1.
    Lead with your ICP wedge.
    Show who you win and why.
  2. 2.
    Prove ARR and net retention.
    Share churn and payback too.
  3. 3.
    Show signed enterprise pilots.
    Real logos beat a demo.
  4. 4.
    Send one Ellty link to your data room.
    See which fund reads to the end.

How Ellty helps you land a SaaS investor in Kyiv

Your Kyiv investor list is ready. Set up a data room before the first call.

  1. 1.
    Upload your deck, ARR and metrics.
    Keep every SaaS file in one room.
    Upload file in data room
  2. 2.
    Send each fund a unique tracked link.
    Set view and download rights per fund.
    Set permissions data room
  3. 3.
    Watch opens and follow up on time.
    Chase the funds that read to the end.
    Analytics data room
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Kyiv SaaS fundraising questions

Who funds SaaS startups in Kyiv?
Local VCs and funds. TA Ventures leads on deals.
How big are the cheques?
Often $200K to $5M at seed. Growth funds write more.
What do SaaS VCs want in 2026?
A sharp ICP and real ARR. Not a GPT wrapper.
Do Kyiv teams sell to the US?
Yes, most revenue is US and EU. ZAS backs that.
Which metrics matter most?
ARR, net retention and payback. Churn matters too.
When should I open a data room?
Before your first VC call. Track who reads your deck.

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