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These 58 startups are not only surviving the challenges of war, but achieving incredible growth. Over the last year, Ukraine Support Fund recipients have gone on to raise $10.2 million in funding, grow revenues by an average of 106%, employ more than 800 tech workers\u201446% women\u2014and hire 216 people. Most of these companies expanded to new countries and markets; many, like Skyworker.ai and Mindly are using AI to drive economic opportunity and do more with less; and several have been recognized by world experts, such as Zeely, whose founders were all listed in Forbes Europe\u2019s 30 under 30 list.<\/p>\n
The event also demonstrated the power of community. For many founders it was the first time they had a chance to meet each other face-to-face and you could feel the creative energy in every corner of the Google for Startups Campus in Warsaw.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe diversity of ideas, thoughts, and backgrounds, multiplied by Google’s support, has honestly inspired me to a level I haven’t experienced since our early launch days,\u201d said Oleksandr Bondariev, CEO of mental health platform pleso therapy. \u201cThe opportunity to exchange valuable advice, provide feedback, and immediately embark on new projects with driven individuals has been a breath of fresh air after a year of remote work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Resilience alone, however, is not enough. Over 90% of Ukrainian startups say they need financial support to continue operations and expand\u2014and more than just startup success is at stake. \u201cPlease continue to support Ukrainian startups,\u201d said Dimitri Podoliev, CEO and cofounder of mental health platform Mindly, which has supported tens of thousands Ukrainians since the war began. \u201cBecause when you support Ukraine, you are supporting democracy and the free world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Learn more about how you can support Ukraine Support Fund recipients and watch the full Ukraine Support Fund Summit<\/i> on demand here.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n