🔔 What happened?
In March 2025, the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) finalized the concept for Diia.City Invest — a new tool for launching venture capital funds in Ukraine. It will allow the creation of a fund in just one week, starting with up to €20 million in capital and potentially scaling up to €50 million 💸
💥 What’s changing?
✅ Simplicity: Fast and transparent fund setup
💼 Ukrainian jurisdiction: No need for Delaware or Cyprus anymore
🔒 Security: Investments only in verified Diia.City startups
🧩 Flexibility: Up to 20 investors per fund
💬 As Deputy Minister Oleksandr Bornyakov notes, “This isn’t about competing with foreign funds — it’s about opening opportunities for new players who want to invest in Ukraine.”
🤖 Why does this matter for Ukraine?
📌 1. Development of a local venture capital ecosystem
📌 2. Transparent investment structures for Ukrainian capital
📌 3. Channeling funds into strategic sectors, including defense
📌 4. A platform to scale startups and strengthen national resilience
🔮 What’s next?
🧾 In 2025–2026 — adoption of the law and regulatory framework
🧠 By 2027 — first functional Diia.City Invest funds expected
🌍 Global investors receive a clear signal: Ukraine is a hub for innovation, security, and opportunity
🧭 Forecast: How will this impact the market?
🟢 Scenario 1: A venture boom begins
Ukrainian investors launch funds with a local focus. The number of startups grows rapidly.
🟡 Scenario 2: Global capital joins in
Diia.City Invest becomes a hub for international players seeking innovation and emerging markets.
🔴 Scenario 3: Bureaucratic slowdown
Without strong parliamentary support, the project may stall during implementation.