-- Pravo Ventures, a Washington-based fintech startup, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking investment platform. The platform offers accredited American investors direct access to Ukraine’s thriving startup ecosystem.
By leveraging technology and strategic partnerships, Pravo Ventures aims to democratize investment opportunities in a market long reserved for the hyper-wealthy or hyper-connected.
Founded by Hans Braunfisch, Alex Ishin, and Vlad Sutea, Pravo Ventures was born from a simple but pressing frustration: the lack of meaningful ways for the vast majority of Americans to support and invest in Ukraine’s entrepreneurial resurgence amid war.
“There are so few ways to invest in the country, unless you’re hyper-wealthy or hyper-connected,” said Braunfisch. “We wanted to change that. Pravo Ventures is about giving Americans a real stake in Ukraine’s future—and in the world’s fight for democracy.”
A New Model for Global Engagement
In partnership with leading startup incubator, Kyiv’s eō Business Incubators, and working with fintech provider DealMaker, Pravo offers a compliance-first platform where accredited U.S. investors can support Ukrainian startups for transaction fees as low as 1%, lower than most credit card fees.
Pravo takes no management or success fees, instead earning small equity stakes in the startups it platforms and connects to mission-driven investors, aligning its success with that of Ukrainian entrepreneurs.
The timing is critical. Despite ongoing conflict, Ukraine’s tech sector has shown remarkable resilience, with eō Business Incubators guiding over 200 startups through war and uncertainty.
These companies are not just surviving—they are innovating, creating solutions for logistics, communications, financial services, and healthcare under extraordinary circumstances.
Educating and Empowering Investors
Pravo Ventures goes beyond connecting capital allocators to the Ukrainian entrepreneurial sector. Its “Intelligence Hub,” run by Vlad Sutea, delivers bespoke briefings and the twice-weekly “Ukraine Bulletin” podcast, providing investors and the pro-Ukraine public with concise, unbiased updates on the ground, free from political spin.
This information architecture empowers investors with unique insights and encourages a more informed constituency for continued U.S. engagement in Ukraine.
Tackling the Indifference Gap
Pravo’s founders see indifference, not competition, as their main obstacle. “Indifference is our main competitor,” Braunfisch explained. “We’re not just building an investment platform; we’re building a community of stakeholders who are financially and emotionally invested in Ukraine’s success.”
By turning supporters into shareholders, Pravo hopes to create a distributed network of Americans with a direct stake in Ukraine’s future.
A Platform Built for Compliance and Impact
Pravo Ventures is not a broker-dealer and does not handle client funds or dictate terms to startups raising financing. All investments are facilitated through regulated partners under U.S. SEC Reg D 506(c) rules, ensuring transparency, legal compliance, and a cost-effective model. The company provides its services at cost to Ukrainian startups, making capital more accessible to those innovating under fire.
With its public launch in June 2025, Pravo Ventures is initially focused on connecting U.S. accredited investors to Ukrainian startups.
Plans for expansion into Canada, the UK, and Western Europe are underway, reflecting the company’s broader ambition to build a global network of democracy-aligned investors supporting entrepreneurship in frontier markets.
About Pravo Ventures
Founded in 2024 and based in Washington, D.C., Pravo Ventures is the first platform connecting accredited U.S. investors with Ukrainian entrepreneurs and startups.
Through strategic partnerships and a compliance-first method, Pravo offers a unique gateway to frontier market investment, while providing high-quality, unbiased intelligence to its community.
For more information, visit pravoventures.com or follow Pravo Ventures on LinkedIn.
Contact Info:
Name: Hans Braunfisch, Founder, Pravo Ventures
Email: Send Email
Organization: Pravo Ventures
Website: http://www.pravoventures.com
Release ID: 89163730
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