ICU Ventures
Venture capitalKyiv · Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
ICU Ventures invests in fast-growing technology companies globally, with strategic focus on two areas: global software (including deep tech, mobile applications, and enterprise software, particularly from Eastern European founders) and emerging markets fintech (credit and financial services for populations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as next-generation financial infrastructure). The firm provides capital alongside access to a global network for founders to exchange expertise, insights, and opportunities.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteCo-head of ICU Ventures leading Emerging Markets Fintech investments and board member of Synbias Pharma AG. Farley has held senior roles at investment firms including ARTA Investment Partners in Kyiv, Citibank (managing a $14 billion obligation portfolio in Germany), Boston Consulting Group, and Dialogue Capital hedge fund in New York. He previously served as finance and operations director of a Prague-based distressed real estate fund. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and a bachelor's degree from UCLA.
Co-founder of ICU Ventures overseeing Global Software investment direction with over 15 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance. Previously led corporate finance teams at UniCredit and ING, handling major transactions including private placements, leveraged buyouts, and public offerings across Eastern Europe.
Co-head of ICU Ventures overseeing Global Software investments. Nikitov has over 15 years of investment banking and corporate finance experience, previously leading corporate finance teams at UniCredit in Ukraine and working as a director at ING. He has deep transaction experience in M&A, leveraged buyouts, and public offerings, and earlier worked in audit and corporate finance roles at Ernst & Young in Kyiv and Moscow. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management and information technology and is a qualified ACCA accountant.
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does ICU Ventures invest at?
- ICU Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage stages.
- What is ICU Ventures's typical check size?
- ICU Ventures typically writes checks of $200K – $5M.
- What sectors does ICU Ventures focus on?
- ICU Ventures focuses on Cloud Computing, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
- Where is ICU Ventures located?
- ICU Ventures is headquartered in Kyiv, UA.
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