Our second UAtech Venture Night took place on Wednesday, June 11, in Paris, and it was a night that captured exactly what this series is about: founders showing up, investors leaning in, and ideas being heard.
We were proud to see more than 30 promising startups take the mic, pitching live in front of a full room of engaged attendees. This time, the format was open: every founder pitched publicly, allowing each of them to have their voice heard.
Throughout the evening, investors evaluated each pitch in real time using our app, created specifically for the UAtech Venture Night series. This tool allowed for structured, live scoring of every presentation, bringing transparency and immediacy to the process.
At the end of the night, average scores were calculated, and two founders rose to the top:
- Anastasiia Pustylnyk 🇺🇦 – bringing clarity, strength, and vision from Ukraine to the global stage.
- Erwan Rougeux – for clear execution, strong positioning, and an honest delivery
Each winner received an exclusive prize package to support their growth, including:
- SaaS tool discounts from recurring prize partner Spendbase
- A full year of access to Reply.io
- 3-month “Professional” subscription from Bonzai.AI
- 6-month subscription to the Full-Service Startup Plan from TextMe Accounting
- And in the case of the Ukrainian-founded startup, an extra $25,000 in AWS credits from the Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF), a powerful boost toward global scaling
Panel Talk: Scaling North
The night also featured a timely panel: “Scaling North: Expanding to the US and Canada”. Moderated by Julia Tsapkalova, the session offered practical insight for startups eyeing transatlantic growth.
Panelists Oleksii Vitchenko, Anna Nikitenko, and Olia Stasiuk shared lessons from their own experiences—touching on legal frameworks, timing, investor alignment, and cultural challenges.
Inside the Media Zone
Throughout the evening, we also set up a dedicated media zone where speakers, founders, and investors shared their reflections, stories, and insights in one-on-one interviews. These conversations offered a deeper look into what’s happening across the UAtech ecosystem—from early-stage breakthroughs to cross-border expansion plans.
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Behind the Scenes
This edition of UAtech Venture Night was powered by the UAtech team and local partners who helped make it all happen. From shaping the agenda to managing the space, it was a fully hands-on collaboration.
We’re especially thankful to our event supporters:
Bonzai AI, Ukrainian Startup Fund, Spendbase, Reply, TextMe Accounting, and Techosystem. Their backing helps make this kind of founder-first, cross-border programming possible.
We’ve captured the energy, faces, and standout moments from UAtech Venture Night Paris in our official photo gallery. From pitches to panel conversations to spontaneous networking moments, the evening is now live in images.
Relive the Highlights
Whether you missed the event or just want to revisit the moments that made it special, our official video recap captures the energy, ideas, and atmosphere of UAtech Venture Night in Paris.
What’s Next
Paris was the second stop in the growing UAtech Venture Night series. More cities, new founders, and deeper conversations are coming soon.
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