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Investment

Bridging Ukrainian Startups with UK Venture Capital

The Investment component of the UK–Ukraine TechBridge fosters mutual growth and trade between both countries’ tech ecosystems. Explore our projects and engagement opportunities below.

Investment Accelerator

The UK-Ukraine TechBridge Investment Accelerator is an equity-free project being delivered in 2026 by Blue Lake VC. The project connects 20 high-potential Ukrainian tech startups directly to active UK investors.

Over five weeks, founders get hands-on mentorship from UK venture capitalists, live investor office hours and structured pitch practice.

The programme culminates in a showcase at London Tech Week 2026 in front of 200+ investors and partners.

This year’s project with Blue Lake VC builds on the past two rounds of the Investment Accelerator implemented in 2024 and 2025, in partnership with 1991 Ventures.

Traction Highlights

$12M+

raised by Batch 1 within the first year after Demo Day

39

startups supported across two cohorts

~400

hours of individual mentorship from experts

20+

Venture capital firms previously involved

4 Weeks to Get Investor-Ready

Mentorship, experts & fundrasing support

Every startup is paired with a UK-based VC mentor for dedicated 1-to-1 support. Founders meet investors through curated speed-dating, live pitch sessions and warm introductions to active UK funds. A five-week online programme builds fundraising, deck and pitch skills, led by practising British VCs. Expert support helps founders navigate the practicalities of setting up in the UK.

Bootcamp in London

Selected startups are invited to London for an intensive in-person week. Founders meet UK VC funds, connect with local ecosystem experts and prepare for the stage. The programme concludes with a Demo Day at London Tech Week.

Startups Welcome

Ukrainian-origin. Seed to A, global vision and UK expansion goals

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Startups Portfolio

Demo Day

UK-Ukraine TechBridge Investment Accelerator 2026 is being implemented by Blue Lake VC with the support of the UK Government and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Acceleration Partner – Ukrainian Startup Fund.

Contact Blue Lake VC: techbridge@bluelakevc.com
Сontact UK-Ukraine TechBridge: techbridge@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Want to learn more?

Contact us:

techbridge@businessandtrade.gov.uk