Oleksandr Usyk, the current holder of the title of the best boxer in the world, has invested in two promising international startups with Ukrainian roots, which are part of the portfolio of the angel syndicate ICLUB.
Oleksandr Usyk, the current holder of the title of the best boxer in the world, has invested in two promising international startups with Ukrainian roots, which are part of the portfolio of the angel syndicate ICLUB.
Oleksandr Usyk already has experience in investing in technology projects. Since 2023, he has been a co-founder of Ready To Fight , a blockchain platform for the integration and digital transformation of the global boxing industry. Together with TA Ventures and ICLUB , Usyk plans to continue to promote the development of Ukrainian innovators, which will help them scale their businesses and enter international markets.
“We are pleased to welcome Oleksandr Usyk to our ICLUB business angel community. Our experience reinforces Oleksandr’s willingness to invest in Ukrainian startups. This is an effective and important step for the development of the Ukrainian innovation ecosystem — and it will be noticeable both domestically and internationally,” emphasizes Victoria Tigipko, founder of ICLUB and TA Ventures.
"The most important thing is the cooperation of our teams, the combination of experience, managerial, marketing and technological expertise," adds Oleksandr Usyk.
The exact amount of investments made by Oleksandr Usyk is not disclosed. The total amount of funds invested by ICLUB members in 2024 was $20 million.
ICLUB is an angel venture syndicate founded by TA Ventures. The angel syndicate's strategy involves financial support for startups at early and growth stages. Over the seven years of its existence, the club has grown to 2,000+ members, who have invested over $60 million in 87 deals and profited from nine successful exits.
