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Digital Future

Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv

Description

Digital Future is a prominent Ukraine-born venture capital firm established in 2014, specializing in seed and early-stage investments. Based in Kyiv, the firm primarily backs international teams that are developing products and services for global markets. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying promising startups with strong potential for scalability and disruption across various sectors, including SaaS, AI, marketplaces, and fintech. Digital Future positions itself as more than just a capital provider, offering strategic guidance, access to networks, and operational support to its portfolio companies, helping them navigate the challenges of global expansion.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its focus on initial funding rounds, typically deploying first cheques ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. This initial capital is often complemented by the potential for follow-on investments, which can extend up to $1 million, supporting portfolio companies through subsequent growth stages. Digital Future has built a diverse portfolio, demonstrating a strong track record with over 50 investments to date. Their commitment to fostering innovation is evident in their support for founders with ambitious visions, particularly those with Ukrainian roots aiming for international success.

Digital Future has achieved notable success with its portfolio, boasting more than 10 exits, underscoring its ability to identify and nurture high-potential ventures. Key investments have included companies like Allset, a restaurant ordering platform, and Rallyware, an engagement platform, among others. The firm's global outlook is not just in its portfolio companies' target markets but also in its collaborative approach, often co-investing with other international venture funds to provide robust financial backing and strategic alignment for its startups. This blend of early-stage focus, substantial follow-on capacity, and a global network makes Digital Future a significant player in the venture capital landscape, particularly for startups looking to scale internationally.

Investor Profile

Digital Future has backed more than 35 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 49% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Finland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Advertising.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (71%)
  • Pre Seed (11%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Convertible Note (3%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Grant (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (66%)
  • Canada (9%)
  • Finland (6%)
  • Germany (6%)
  • Ukraine (6%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)
  • Israel (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Advertising
  • E-commerce
  • Mobile
  • Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Content
  • Internet
  • Machine Learning
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Digital Future frequently co-invest with?

AVentures Capital
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 2
Business Finland
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 2
GoodPaper Ventures
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 2
Detonate Ventures
Europe, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine, Kiev
Co-Investments: 2
AL
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 3
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 3
u.ventures
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 2
TA Ventures
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 3
TMT Investments
Europe, NA - Jersey, Jersey, St. Helier
Co-Investments: 3
The LegalTech Fund
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Digital Future often collaborate with?

CD
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
BH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Aviram Jenik
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Shared Deals: 1
TG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
NB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
IM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
DL
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1
AA
Europe, Limassol, Cyprus
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Digital Future?

GetOrder

Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine

GetOrder is a restaurant software that integrates food delivery platforms with POS

Data IntegrationFood DeliveryRestaurantsSaaSSoftware
Pre SeedOct 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $250,000
Streamline

New York, New York, United States

GMDH Streamline is an AI-powered, integrated supply chain planning platform for manufacturers, distributors, and retail businesses

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSoftwareSupply Chain Management
SeedOct 1, 2024
OneNotary

San Francisco, California, United States

OneNotary builds an online notary infrastructure that enables Remote Online Notarization, in any SaaS solution within hours.

Document PreparationE-SignatureLegalLegal TechReal Estate
Series AMar 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
The Credit Thing

Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom

A new approach. We have combined a credit card with the features you'd expect from a neobank. Join the credit revolution!

Credit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedApr 1, 2022
OneNotary

San Francisco, California, United States

OneNotary builds an online notary infrastructure that enables Remote Online Notarization, in any SaaS solution within hours.

Document PreparationE-SignatureLegalLegal TechReal Estate
SeedJan 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,750,000
StudyFree

San Francisco, California, United States

StudyFree is the Subscription-based platform that connects students with international opportunities worldwide

EdTechEducationSaaSSocial Impact
SeedDec 13, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Moodmate

Redwood City, California, United States

Moodmate is a mood improvement software that offers cognitive and behavioral alternatives for decision making.

Health CarePsychologyWellness
SeedDec 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $200,000
Narrative BI

San Francisco, California, United States

Narrative BI is a generative analytics platform for growth teams that automatically turns raw data into actionable narratives.

AnalyticsEnterprise Software
Pre SeedNov 12, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
SOC Prime

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

SOC Prime is the Threat Detection Marketplace where researchers monetize their content to help security teams defend against attacks.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityData IntegrationFraud DetectionIntrusion DetectionMarketplacePredictive AnalyticsSaaS
Series AOct 19, 2021
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
outloud.ai

San Francisco, California, United States

Outloud.ai enables businesses to automate voice conversations with their customers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Sales AutomationSoftware
SeedOct 1, 2021