hi5 Ventures Overview
hi5 Ventures is a Kyiv-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage Eastern European tech companies, providing a hands-on approach and access to Tier-1 EU/US investors. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, and Pre-A rounds, emphasizing sectors such as B2C, SaaS, Apps, EduTech, AI/ML, Security, eSports, AdTech, and Mobile. Their average investment check ranges from $50K to $200K, depending on the stage of the company. hi5 Ventures offers portfolio companies access to leading tools and services valued up to $700,000, including cloud credits and marketing resources. The firm is led by General Partners Andrew Kryvorchuk and Leon Podobedov.
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hi5 Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Central Eastern Europe
Customer types
- Consumers
Industries / verticals
- AdTech / MarTech / Media
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- Cybersecurity / Identity
- EdTech
- eSports
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
First ticket size
US$50,000 - US$200,000
Contact information
General Partner
Andrew Kryvorchuk
General Partner
Leon Podobedov
How to approach funds like hi5 Ventures
When reaching out to hi5 Ventures, highlight your traction and clarity of vision, especially if you can demonstrate early product-market fit or user growth in Eastern Europe. Be prepared to discuss how your team leverages technical expertise and can scale with limited resources, as hi5 values founders who are both resourceful and ambitious. Articulate how your startup can benefit from their network and hands-on support, particularly if you have global aspirations or are seeking connections to EU/US markets.
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