UA1 vc
Overview
UA1 vc is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs companies from Pre-Seed to Series A in defense, dual-use, and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on founders building in Ukraine or leveraging its defense innovation ecosystem.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarmer | Sep 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Albacore Inc. | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Tiberius Aerospace | Sep 2025 | Founders Round | - |
| HIMERA | Dec 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Bravo Ordnance | Aug 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Lenore Karafa
Co-Founder Partner
William McNulty
Cofounder Partner
Ivan Taranenko
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is UA1 vc based?
UA1 vc is headquartered in Ukraine.
When was UA1 vc founded?
UA1 vc was founded in 2025.
How many portfolio companies does UA1 vc have?
UA1 vc has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UA1 vc's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Swarmer, Albacore Inc., Tiberius Aerospace, HIMERA, Bravo Ordnance.
What was UA1 vc's most recent investment shown here?
UA1 vc's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in HIMERA in 2025.
What sectors does UA1 vc focus on?
UA1 vc focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Cybersecurity.
What company stages does UA1 vc focus on?
UA1 vc typically invests at the Early stage.
What is UA1 vc's AUM?
UA1 vc's assets under management are estimated between $18.0M and $50.0M.