Hey! I’m Leonid Tkachenko — a technology leader with years of experience in product development, system architecture, high-load backend systems, and cloud solutions. I have a strong background in delivering scalable and resilient software products, having built and developed solutions for big tech companies, startups, and consulting firms. As an active member of the UAtech community in Canada, I closely follow and support Ukrainian startups, analyzing their technical solutions, innovations, and the challenges they are solving in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
This blog is dedicated to Ukrainian tech and its growing impact on the world. Here, we’ll dive into the latest innovations from Ukrainian companies, the challenges they face, groundbreaking solutions, and insightful Q&A sessions with tech leaders.
For my first article, I want to highlight five remarkable Ukrainian startups that have emerged since the war began. Yes, Ukrainians continue to make a global impact—even in wartime.
Why These Startups?
While Grammarly, Preply, Ajax, GitLab, and MacPaw are widely known Ukrainian tech giants, I’m focusing only on startups founded after 2022. Otherwise, this article would never end!
According to Civitta’s 2024 ecosystem report, Ukraine’s startup scene is among the three fastest-growing in Central and Eastern Europe, ranking 4th in ecosystem value. While I can’t cover every innovative startup, I’ve selected some of the most promising based on their impact, funding, and global reach.
Let’s dive in!
1. Portal AI
Founded: 2023
Latest round: $5M pre-seed (June 2024)
What they do:
Portal AI develops customized AI applications for small and medium-sized businesses. Their AI-powered agents assist in marketing, finance, logistics, and operations, integrating seamlessly with platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and QuickBooks.
2. Kurs Orbital
Founded: 2022
Latest round: €3.7M seed (March 2024)
What they do:
A spacetech startup developing in-orbit servicing solutions. Their ARCap module enables efficient satellite docking, servicing, and space debris removal.
3. Mindly
Founded: 2022
Latest round: $2M seed (January 2024)
Investors: Inovo VC, Patrik Backman
What they do:
Mindly is an online mental health platform connecting users with licensed therapists. Founded by Dima Podoliev and Maria Smerechuk, it streamlines therapy appointments, growing revenue from $100K to nearly $10M in just two years.
4. Generect
Founded: Early 2023
Latest round: $1.8M deal (2024)
What they do:
Generect is an AI-powered content creation platform for marketing agencies. It generates texts, images, and videos, helping marketers save time and optimize campaigns.
5. Osavul
Founded: February 2022
Latest round: $3M seed (September 2024)
Total funding: $4M (including $1M raised in 2023)
What they do:
Osavul is an AI-driven media intelligence company that combats disinformation. Their software analyzes text, video, and audio content, identifying and mitigating information threats.
Final Thoughts
These startups showcase Ukrainian resilience, innovation, and ambition. Despite the challenges of war, they are making a global impact in AI, space tech, mental health, marketing automation, and media intelligence.
Have a startup to recommend? Want to share your thoughts? Drop a comment!
Stay tuned for more insights into the Ukrainian tech ecosystem!
Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦
by Leonid Tkachenko
I’m Leonid Tkachenko — a technology leader with years of experience in product development, system architecture, high-load backend systems, and cloud solutions. I have a strong background in delivering scalable and resilient software products, having built and developed solutions for big tech companies, startups, and consulting firms. As an active member of the UATech community in Canada, I closely follow and support Ukrainian startups, analyzing their technical solutions, innovations, and the challenges they are solving in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
