
Chernovetskyi Investment Group
Description
Chernovetskyi Investment Group (CIG) is a leading venture capital firm headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, with additional offices in London and Berlin. Established as a significant player in the Eastern European investment landscape, CIG operates with an investment potential of $100 million, positioning itself as one of the largest venture capitalists in the region. The firm primarily targets early and growth-stage IT projects, demonstrating a keen interest in innovative technologies and scalable business models.
CIG's investment strategy is focused on a diverse range of technology sectors, including marketplaces, fintech, e-commerce, cloud solutions, big data, infrastructure, and mobile applications. The firm typically provides initial cheques ranging from $1 million to $10 million, aiming to support companies through their critical development phases. Beyond capital injection, CIG emphasizes active partnership, leveraging its expertise and network to help portfolio companies scale and achieve their strategic objectives.
To date, Chernovetskyi Investment Group has built a robust portfolio, having invested in over 20 projects across various tech verticals. Their commitment to fostering growth is evident in the fact that their portfolio companies have collectively secured more than $300 million in follow-on funding rounds from other investors, underscoring the quality and potential of their chosen ventures. Notable past successes include the exits of KupiVip and EVO.company, demonstrating CIG's ability to identify and nurture promising startups to successful outcomes. The firm continues to seek out disruptive technologies and ambitious teams, solidifying its reputation as a key enabler of technological innovation in the region and beyond.
Investor Profile
Chernovetskyi Investment Group has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 70% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in India, United States, Ukraine.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Marketplace, Retail.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (43%)
- Seed (17%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Grant (9%)
- Pre Seed (9%)
- Series B (9%)
Country Focus
- India (43%)
- United States (17%)
- Ukraine (17%)
- Israel (9%)
- Lithuania (4%)
- Poland (4%)
- United Arab Emirates (4%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Marketplace
- Retail
- Automotive
- Food And Beverage
- Food Delivery
- Online Portals
- Advertising
- Information Services
- Restaurants
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