The final FutureTech event of 2024 focuses on one of the most crucial topics for the tech sector – raising investments. This is a key growth driver for Ukrainian startups, facilitating their integration into the global tech landscape.
We will bring together technology companies, startups, venture and investment funds, angel investors, international financial institutions, and donors to discuss the practical challenges of fundraising.
Event program:
13:30 – 14:00
Pre-event registration
14:00 – 14:05
Opening remarks
14:05 – 14:55
Partnership opportunities between USAID programs and tech sector
Presentations and panel discussion
- Olesya Zaluska, Chief of Party at USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine
- Danylo Molchanov, Chief of Party at USAID Digital Transformation Activity
- Iryna Khomenko, Deputy Chief of Party at USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity
- Nino Dameniia, Economic Growth Advisor at USAID Democratic Governance East Activity
15:30 – 16:00
Main event registration
16:03 – 16:13
Opening remarks
- Oleksandr Borniakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on IT industry development
- Nataliya Mykolska, Executive Director of Diia.City United
- Oleksandr Kosovan, Founder & CEO of MacPaw, Co-founder of the SMRK VC fund
- Kostiantyn Yevtushenko, Managing Partner at UNIT.City
16:13 – 16:25
Keynote speaker: 5 dos and 5 don’ts while fundraising
- Pete Benedetto, Head of EMEA at Endeavor Catalyst, Director of International Expansion at Endeavor
16:25 – 17:15
Panel discussion: Pre-Seed – From Idea to Reality
- Adam Hashchyshyn, Junior Partner at VC fund Roosh Ventures
- Evelina Holovanova, Coordinator of Ukrainian Startup Fund
- Andrii Komlychenko, Co-founder & CEO of Reblum
- Leonid Podobiedov, General Partner at hi5 Ventures
- Ivan Portnyi, CEO of Mission Possible and Founder of BetYouCan.app
- Viktoriia Tihipko, Founder and Managing Partner of VC fund TA Ventures
Moderator: Iryna Manukovska, VP of Innovation at XME.digital, mentor and advisor to early-stage startups
17:15 – 18:05
Panel discussion: Seed – Scaling the Foundation
- Oleksandr Kosovan, Founder & CEO of MacPaw, Co-founder of the SMRK VC fund
- Anton Waschuk, Director of Innovation, Education, and Entrepreneurship at Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, Scout at u.ventures
- Oleksii Yermolenko, Co-Founder & Partner at Flyer One Ventures, Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe member, UVCA Supervisory Board and Techosystem Board member
- Mathias Eklöf, entrepreneur, investor, Founder & CEO of Hype Ventures
- Anna Apostol, Co-founder & COO at Mate academy
- Deborah Fairlamb, Founding Partner at Green Flag Ventures
Moderator: Nataliya Mykolska, Executive Director of Diia.City United
18:25 – 19:00
Understand Investor Thinking: Pitch Grilling
How it works: startups have 3 minutes to pitch their idea, followed by a Q&A session where they receive feedback from investors. The prize is a personal mentoring session with an investor.
Investors:
- Roman Prokofiev, Co-founder of Jooble, member of Diia.City United Strategic Board, Seed and Series A investor
- Dmytro Dubrovskyi, Co-founder of Uklon and Nezlamni investment fund, member of Diia.City United Strategic Board
- Marianna Bonechi, Managing Partner at Dnipro VC
Startups:
- effie> (IPLAND), Co-founder & CEO – Ruslan Okhrimovych
- Aspichi, Co-founder & CEO – Viktor Samoilenko
Moderator: Andrii Brodetskyi, Investment Analyst at Horizon Capital
19:00 – 19:45
Panel discussion: Series A & Growth – Scaling to the Next Level
- Hanna Shuvalova, Principal at Horizon Capital
- Sviatoslav Sviatenko, Managing Director at Endeavour Ukraine and Founder of Mission Possible
- Ketevan Liparteliani, Europe Regional Lead, Disruptive Tech & Funds at IFC
- Anton Avrynskyi, Co-founder & CEO of Liki24
- Andrii Bezverkhyi, Co-founder & CEO of SOC Prime
Moderator: Roman Prokofiev, Co-founder of Jooble, member of Diia.City United Strategic Board, Seed and Series A investor
19:45 – 19:55
Closing remarks
- Nataliya Mykolska, Executive Director of Diia.City United
- Hanna Shuvalova, Principal at Horizon Capital
19:55 – 21:00
Networking
Event will feature opportunities for one-on-one meetings, and networking. An online broadcast in English will be available for those unable to attend in person.
The event is supported by the USAID Competitive Economy Program of Ukraine.
Participation is by prior registration only. Registered participants will receive details about the venue and any schedule updates. As space is limited, priority will be given to Diia.City United member companies.
