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Mission Possible launches an open call for Batch II for early-stage startups

The Kyiv-based Mission Possible venture-building program, supported by the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF), has announced AIN‘s team a launching a second round for early-stage startups. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center INNOV8, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and the startup

AMD acquires Finnish startup Silo AI for $665M to expand enterprise AI solutions 

AMD has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Silo AI, the Finnish private AI lab, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $665 million. This will help AMD improve the development and deployment of AMD-powered AI models and help

Cybersecurity Innovations Hackathon will be held in Ukraine to support cybersecurity solutions

Yesterday, July 10, the registration for the Cyberseсurity Innovations Hackathon started, aiming to find solutions to protect the energy sector, business, and other industries from cyber threats. Specialists are invited to join, according to the head of the Ministry of

Startup of the Day: Czech energy tech startup Delta Green

The Plzen-based Delta Green was established in 2008 as Nano Green and rebranded in 2024 by David Brozik, Prokop Cech, Lukas Benes, and Jan Hicl. The startup develops technologies and software solutions to make flexible electricity consumption accessible to households, promote renewable sources, and reduce emissions from power

Estonian fund Plural lead $10M Series A funding for Scaler

Amsterdam and New York-based Scaler has secured $10 million in a Series A round of investment to develop ESG data platform built for real estate professionals, grow the engineering team, and expand to new markets beyond Europe. The investment round

Lithuanian healthtech Bear Room raises funding from DŌBRA

Bear Room, a Vilnius-based developer of a mobile app offering immediate stress relief, has raised a funding round of undisclosed amount and plans to address the growing mental health crisis. DŌBRA, developed by Lithuania’s Impact Venture Studio led the current

Cryptocurrency, stocks, and NPFs are the most attractive investment goals of Ukrainians aged 25+ — research of AIN.UA

Despite the lack of economic stability in Ukraine, there is still a high interest in private investments. In particular, young people aged 25-35 are interested in investing to capitalize, receive passive income, and guarantee a decent future for themselves. AIN.UA

Swedish investment fund Swedfund opens an office in Kyiv

The Stockholm-based state development investment agency Swedfund has announced the opening of an office in Kyiv. The department is looking for an ambitious head of the investment office to lead this initiative. Work assignments of the head of the investment

Lithuanian Tiings closes an investment from FIRSTPICK, BADideas.fund, and PurposeTech

The Vilnius-based Tiings, a zero-effort fashion repairs marketplace, has announced an undisclosed amount from FIRSTPICK, BADideas.fund, and PurposeTech. The startup plans to launch its Service Providers Gateway and expand it globally. After 15 years in the fashion industry, I’ve seen

Potable water, medical care and donations. How business helps Kyiv residents recover after massive shelling – AIN.Business

On 8 July 2024, russia launched another massive missile attack on Ukraine, particularly on Kyiv. Among other things, missile fragments damaged the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. Some buildings of the medical facility were destroyed, according to the Kyiv City