ICU Ventures
Corporate VCKyiv · Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
ICU Ventures backs ambitious founders building breakthrough companies across emerging markets, believing technology can unlock the hidden potential of these markets. Since 2018 it has made over 30 investments across four continents, with check sizes ranging by stage. Its strategy centers on two areas: global software - where it favors deep tech, mobility and enterprise software, often partnering with founders rooted in Eastern Europe - and emerging markets fintech, backing companies offering credit and financial services to populations in Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as those building next-generation financial infrastructure for these growing markets. It offers founders capital plus access to its global network.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 5 of 20 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2Fintech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Creator Economy ×1Gaming ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1
HQs:United States×2United Kingdom×1Indonesia×1Singapore×1Ukraine×1
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSan Francisco, US
Daria Rebenok(Executive Officer, Director)Artem Fedyaev(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Saxe(Executive Officer)Savva Mikhalevski(Executive Officer)
Laundry Heap offers on-demand laundry and dry cleaning services with pickup and delivery in the United Kingdom.
ConsumerMarketplacesUnited Kingdom, GB
Petcube makes internet-connected pet devices, starting with pet cameras, and operates a platform for curated pet products that use data analytics to provide insights into pet health and behavior.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareIoTSan Francisco, US
Yaroslav Azhnyuk(Founder/CEO)inAndriy Klen(Founder/Chief Design Officer)inAlex (Sasha) Neskin(Founder/CTO)in
Respeecher develops proprietary deep learning technology to create high-quality synthetic speech for filmmakers, game developers, advertisers, podcasters, and content creators.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaSKyiv, UA
Frequently 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRoman Nikitov – Co-Head of ICU Ventures. Being there for a startup. | VC Secrets
Startup Inc · Roman Nikitov
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