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Western NIS Enterprise Fund

Government fund

Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

UMAEF brings U.S. capital, know-how and ingenuity to build competitive economies and just societies in Emerging Europe. It provides SMEs in Ukraine and Moldova with growth capital, supports SME-sector development, and invests in early-stage technology startups with global ambitions through its u.ventures program. Beyond direct investment, the fund runs impact-investing, innovation and entrepreneurship, local economic development and veteran-support programs, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and advance shared prosperity. It sponsored and launched Horizon Capital in 2006 and seeks to catalyze long-term transformation in the region through reform-focused, high-impact initiatives.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Instruments
Equity · Grants
Founded
1994
Tracked investments
3

Team · 1 people

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What they invest in

from 3 of 3 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×1Developer Tools ×1E-commerce ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Retail Tech ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 3 tracked

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DressXdressx.comin𝕏Nov 2021

DRESSX builds an AI suite for fashion, including virtual try-on, AI Twin creation, and AI styling tools that let shoppers see garments on themselves before buying.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech

ShapovalovaDaria Shapovalova(Founder)inNatalia Modenova(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlpha EdisonHartmann CapitalOne Way VenturesThe Artemis FundUnlock Venture PartnersGreenfield+5 more

Petcubepetcube.comin𝕏Seed

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(CEO)inAndriy Klen(Chief Design Officer)inAlex (Sasha) Neskin(CTO)inAlex Neskin(Founder)Alexander Neskin(Founder)Andrey Klen(Founder)

Co-investors408 VenturesAVentures CapitalCabra VCDigital Future Investments LtdICU VenturesY Combinator+6 more

Sixasixa.ioSeedDefunct

Sixa provides a cloud-based computer accessed through a client application, allowing users to run software on remote infrastructure rather than local hardware.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Mykola Minchenko(CEO)Evgeniy

Co-investorsAVentures CapitalGagarin Capital PartnersRanch VenturesRising TideTaver CapitalY Combinator+10 more

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Western NIS Enterprise Fund invest at?
Western NIS Enterprise Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does Western NIS Enterprise Fund focus on?
Western NIS Enterprise Fund focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.

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