NORDA Dynamics Raises $1M to Scale GPS-Free Autonomous Drones
The Lviv-based startup develops autonomous drone systems that operate without GPS or comms, now expanding with new funding led by Sweden’s Varangians.
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Swarmer Raises $15 Million in Series A Led by U.S. Investor — the Largest Defense-Tech Deal in Ukraine Since 2022
The funding will scale Swarmer’s AI-driven autonomy across diverse drones while reinforcing Ukraine’s role as a global center for defense innovation.
Offset Labs Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Build UK–Ukrainian AI Defence Lab
The Kyiv–London startup, founded by three Ukrainian engineers, aims to create Europe’s first dedicated AI lab for defence and national security.
Ukrainian Startup Fund Awards $475,000 to 13 Early-Stage Startups
As global venture capital tilts heavily toward AI, Ukraine’s state-backed fund is filling a critical gap for early-stage founders navigating a war-disrupted market.
Contera.ai Becomes First Ukrainian Startup in Techstars Tokyo Accelerator
The Kyiv-founded marketing automation startup has joined Techstars Tokyo’s 2025 class, securing $120,000 in funding as it builds on early traction and prepares for global growth.
Dropla Tech Secures €2.4M to Scale AI-Powered Battlefield Threat Detection
A Danish-Ukrainian defense startup is advancing edge-based AI that can spot mines and ambush drones in real time, addressing NATO’s critical requirement for offline battlefield intelligence.
Uspacy Secures €420K Pre-Seed to Scale Its All-in-One Platform for SMEs
The Kyiv-based startup has drawn investor and grant backing to strengthen its product and marketing in Ukraine and Poland, while preparing for international expansion.