Ukrainian-German business angel investment for Ukrainian startups?

Imagine a peaceful Ukraine, thriving as a key member of the European and the global family, contributing to positive global development with its expertise in resilience and competitiveness. The foundation is laid:

• Innovation, creativity, and agility that drive resilience;
• Commitment to transformative changes in the economy, infrastructure, and education;
• High educational standards and a strong scientific legacy;
• A young generation excelling in fields like software development;
• Global support, including from the EU, to back this journey.

As German business angels, we share and support this vision. We are ready to provide an impulse to making this happen. By partnering with our Ukrainian peers, we invest in startups that build strong companies and create valuable jobs in Ukraine. 

What is the Ukraimpulse Angel Sprint Batch #1?

At first glance, our first Ukrainian-German Angel Sprint competition is not unlike other startup investment competitions. We select participants for our first camp based on set criteria. During the multi-day camp, as finalists you receive coaching and workshops from angel investors and other experts. The winners of the camp are rewarded with angel investments.

What sets us apart: Ukrainian and German business angels work together, both during the Angel Sprint competition and in the ongoing support of the selected startups. This collaboration provides your startup with direct access to broader networks and markets, significantly increasing your chances of success.

What is a business angel actually doing?

In a nutshell, a business angel is an individual who provides capital but also expertise and access to networks and markets. The typical business angel comes with a strong background in entrepreneurship and management, and is ready to share this background with promising startups. Business angels provide their support at the very early stage of a startup’s development. 

Why should I participate?

• You will learn a lot.
• Your startups has the chance to receive smart capital.
• You will increase your network.

Who can participate?

Here are the eligibility criteria:

Must Have critera:

• Your startup is in pre-seed or seed phase.
• For profit.
• More than 50 % of jobs are in Ukraine (or planned to be in Ukraine).
• Scalable and innovative business model.
• You have a pitch deck available (a draft might be OK).
• You are committed to execute your next step business development in case of successful funding.
• You are ready to register your business in case of funding (if not registered already).
• At least one person in your team is fluent or almost fluent in English, in order to participate in the Angel Sprint #1.

Good to Have (but not compulsary) criteria:

• Your startup is registered in Ukraine (or planned to be registered in Ukraine).
• Your startup can demonstrate internationalization potentials.
• Your startup is supporting resilience and/or recovery of Ukraine.
• Supported by our funding, your startup has the potential to reach the next funding phase (if required).
• An MVP / prototype already exists.
• You can demonstrate initial traction or at least LoIs.
• Your startup is already legally registered.

Sounds interesting. What's next?

We are currently in the process to work out the details. Timeline, locations, jury and criteria... If you would like to register already now, please use the button below. 

If you are an active business angel or would like to become one, please do get in touch with us as well.