Ukrainian WildField Ventures Plans to Invest Up to $15M in Defense Startups
WildField Ventures has launched a new early-stage venture capital fund in Ukraine with a target of $10 million to $15 million. The fund plans to invest in up to 20 startups developing dual-use technologies and specialized defense systems.
WildField Ventures, a Ukraine-based venture capital fund specializing in early-stage defense technology startups, has announced plans to invest up to $15 million in the sector. The fund, which targets pre-seed and seed-stage projects, aims to invest in specialized software, sensors, navigation and communication systems, and data processing solutions.
WildField Ventures plans to support 15 to 20 teams, offering initial checks of $250,000, with promising portfolio companies potentially receiving up to $500,000 in subsequent funding rounds. The fund's first disclosed investment is in Estonian-Ukrainian developer DoD Solution, which creates onboard AI modules for unmanned platforms.
The surge in defense startup activity in Ukraine is attributed to Russia's invasion, with over 50 Ukrainian defense-tech companies raising more than $105 million in venture and angel funding in 2025, according to the defense cluster Brave1. Notable 2025 funding rounds included drone maker Swarmer's $15 million round, ground drone maker Tencore's $3.74 million round, and demining robot manufacturer Dropla's $2.75 million round.
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