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1991 Ventures is a UK-based, FCA-regulated seed venture capital fund dedicated to investing in early-stage startups from Central and Eastern Europe and Ukraine. The firm focuses on strategic industries such as security, defense, AI infrastructure, fintech, logistics, energy, and healthcare. Its investment strategy is designed to support the rebuilding of Europe's technology sector, complementing the work of its associated entity, 1991 Accelerator, which offers investment readiness programs.
The organization was co-founded by Denis Gursky and Viktor Gurskyi, who established the 1991 Accelerator in 2016 and SocialBoost in 2012. 1991 Ventures builds upon the Accelerator's decade-long experience in fostering high-potential, early-stage Ukrainian startups. This historical insight into the regional ecosystem forms the foundation for the venture fund's specialized approach to identifying and backing nascent companies.
The fund primarily serves early-stage tech startups from its target regions, aiming to nurture ventures that are vital to Europe's technological future. 1991 Ventures is guided by a vision to invest in mission-driven companies, upholding ESG standards and aligning with Sustainable Development Goal priorities, while actively responding to signals from the market, governments, and international organizations.
