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UA1 vc

UA1 vc

Ukraineua1.vc

Overview

UA1 vc is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs companies from Pre-Seed to Series A in defense, dual-use, and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on founders building in Ukraine or leveraging its defense innovation ecosystem.

Year Founded

2025

Portfolio Companies

7

Website

ua1.vc

Investments

UA1 vc investments
CompanyDateStageLead
HIMERADec 2025SeedCo-investor
Thermopylae AerospaceNov 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
Albacore Inc.Oct 2025SeedCo-investor
AirlogixOct 2025VC RoundCo-investor
SwarmerSep 2025Series ACo-investor

Key People

Lenore Karafa

Co-Founder Partner

William McNulty

Cofounder Partner

Ivan Taranenko

Principal

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersUkraine
Year Founded2025

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