1991

1991 is a Venture Capital Fund and Accelerator that backs early-stage startup founders (from CEE and Ukraine) and helps to fulfill their potential through growth and funding opportunities.

VC Fund

London-based Venture Capital Fund that invests in mission-driven founders from CEE and Ukraine, providing pre-seed and seed funding of up to $500,000.

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Accelerator

1991 Accelerator helps ambitious founders turn ideas, MVPs, and early-stage startups into successful businesses through high-intensity programs, top-tier mentorship, and direct access to capital.

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1991 track record

300+
startups supported through 1991 Accelerator since 2016
$45,8M+
raised by our alumni
7
startups in 1991 Ventures investments portfolio
$10M
allocated to 98 startups as the fund operator of Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund

Team

Denis Gursky

Partner, 1991 Ventures;
Head of Board, 1991 Accelerator

London

Viktor Gurskyi

Partner, 1991 Ventures;
CEO, 1991 Accelerator

London

Ksenya Izakova

Sr Project Lead, 1991 Accelerator

Kyiv

Lesya Tkachenko

Communications & PR Manager, 1991 Accelerator

Kyiv

Viktoriia Korolenko

SMM Manager, 1991 Accelerator

Kyiv