Brave1 launches matchmaking platform for investors and Ukrainian defence startups

On 2 November, the Brave1 state defence technology cluster announced the launch of the Brave1 Invest platform. It aims to help Ukrainian defence technology developers find investors and help investors discover promising Ukrainian defence tech companies.

The cluster stresses that all investment information about manufacturers on the platform is closed and available only to verified investors. Each investor will undergo an internal security and compliance check, including for links to Russia and its allies.

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When registering on the platform, investors complete a profile and indicate which technologies and companies interest them, which areas they are ready to invest in, and how much funding they are considering. After passing the compliance check, they get access to a catalogue of Ukrainian defence tech companies that have ready products and have themselves declared their readiness to raise investment.

On the platform, investors can:

• browse the catalogue of Ukrainian manufacturers and technologies;
• find companies by area of development, technology readiness level and funding needs;
• view the available information about companies and their investment requests;
• request pitch decks and additional materials;
• contact teams to get acquainted and arrange technology demonstrations.

Opportunities for manufacturers

Manufacturers can create a company profile on the platform, describe their technologies and products, and state how much investment they are seeking and what stage of fundraising they are at. The company then goes through moderation.

If the company profile, presentation materials, pitch deck or full investment package need further work, the Brave1 team will help startups prepare for presentations to potential investors. After that, the manufacturer’s profile becomes available to investors on the platform.

Brave1 stresses that companies do not disclose sensitive technical or operational information in their profiles. Access to detailed materials, including pitch decks, is granted through a separate request.