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26 October 2026, 17:39
2026-10-26
Ukrainian startups returned from TechCrunch Disrupt with the prospect of raising over $10 million. What are these companies and what have they achieved?
Ukrainian startups attracted over $10 million in investor interest at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco. One of them has already raised $25,000, another is in talks with a jet engine manufacturer about long-range strike technology. And other teams are discussing cooperation with international companies and even testing their developments at California wineries.
Ukrainian startups attracted over $10 million in investor interest at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco. One of them has already raised $25,000, another is in talks with a jet engine manufacturer about long-range strike technology. And other teams are discussing cooperation with international companies and even testing their developments at California wineries.
The Ukrainian Startup Fund reported on the results of the trip.
ThreatBreaker, a Ukrainian startup developing an AI platform for automatic detection and investigation of cyberattacks, has already received its first funding. The team has attracted $25,000 in angel investment.
The startup has also established contacts with ABB, a global electrical engineering and industrial automation company, Zendesk, a customer support software developer, and Qatar Science & Technology Park, a technology center in Qatar that helps develop innovative companies. With ABB, the team is discussing possible cooperation in the field of cybersecurity of industrial infrastructure and artificial intelligence.
Other Ukrainian teams still have to convince investors:
WebSpellChecker, which creates tools for checking spelling, grammar, and editing texts using AI, can raise from $650,000 to $2 million. In parallel, the team is looking for technology partners.
Spaceplace, a developer of AI agents for business process automation, is in talks about a possible $1 million investment. Among the new contacts are venture funds Kompas VC and WaveX VC and Speedrun, an acceleration program of the investment company Andreessen Horowitz.
Portality, a platform for sales and partner automation, has attracted the interest of three investors who can potentially invest a total of $550,000. And with international IT company Mirko Solutions, Polish software developer Makimo, and cybersecurity company Simulated Security, the team is discussing entering European markets.
INNONEERS is developing an AI platform that combines financial, operational, and agricultural data to help agribusiness make decisions. The startup is looking to raise $500,000 from three investors. The team also plans to launch up to three pilot projects with agribusiness companies.
YHarvest is creating technology for continuous monitoring of soil and microclimate conditions, which helps farmers assess the conditions for growing plants. The startup can attract $500,000 and is also negotiating three paid pilots with wineries in California. The team is discussing cooperation with the University of California, Davis and the possibility of joining the association, which unites 700 wineries.
Not all startups returned with potential investments, but some found partners for their developments.
For example, CELEBRA Tech, a Ukrainian manufacturer of drones, robotic systems, and other defense equipment, is in talks with a jet engine manufacturer about long-range strike solutions. The name of the potential partner is not being disclosed.
Deus Robotics, which develops robotic solutions and software for warehouse automation, has established contacts with companies in the logistics, warehouse automation and retail sectors. The parties are now discussing possible technology integrations and sales.
And QueSee AI, whose platform analyzes companies' interactions with customers and helps predict customer churn, has established contacts with Salesforce, a developer of a CRM system for businesses; AlphaSense, an AI platform for market analysis; and Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support, which helps startups develop. Other contacts include the Qatar Science & Technology Park technology center and Kazakhstan's KMF Bank.
In addition, 2 Ukrainian teams returned with victories in pitching competitions. QueSee AI received the Audience Choice award at Venture Night, and Deus Robotics won the Unicorn Battle from the venture community Network.VC, held at Plug and Play.
According to the Ukrainian Startup Fund, the total amount of potential investments exceeds $10 million, but most agreements are still at the negotiation stage.
Previously, dev.ua wrote that five Ukrainian startups received preliminary investment offers for over $1 million during Demo Day in San Francisco.
Вас також кусають комарі? Розповідаємо про пристрій від українських стартаперів, який може цьому зарадити
Як зауважив нещодавно один військовий, якой побажав залишитись невідомим, орки, може, й не поцілять, а комарі точно зʼїдять. І від них потерпають зараз багато українців.
Позбавитись від комарів назавжди ефективно й екологічно допоможе гаджет Mosqitter. Цей стартап заснували дві українки — Анастасія Романова та Ольга Дьячук.
Ми вирішили нагадати, що може Mosqitter, про принципи його роботи та особливості, на злобу дня.
(текст від 21 жовтня 2021 року)
