Starta Ventures
Starta Ventures, established in 2011, is a New York-based venture capital firm with an additional office in Moscow, Russia. It specializes in investing in early-stage startups, from pre-seed to Series A, with a focus on B2B, Education and HR, Gaming and E-sports, LegalTech, FoodTech, and FinTech sectors. The firm typically invests up to $200,000 per project, taking minority stakes up to 10%. Starta Ventures also operates Starta Accelerator, a program designed to help Eastern European startups adapt to the U.S. market, gain traction, and integrate into the local startup ecosystem. The accelerator provides a 14-week program, mentorship, and up to $130,000 in funding in exchange for 7% equity. Additionally, Starta Ventures runs School of C, an executive education platform, and Liqvest, a co-investing platform.
Past deals in Belarus
StringersHub
Seed Round in 2020
StringersHub is a media platform based in Minsk, Belarus, that connects professional videographers and eyewitnesses with media producers and editors who require video content. The platform allows media companies to quickly send video shoot requests or find ready-to-use footage in the gallery. Stringers from around the world can accept these tasks, complete them, add the footage to the task or upload it to the gallery, and receive payment for their work. This service enables efficient access to video content by bridging freelance videographers and civic journalists with media outlets.
Botscape
Seed Round in 2018
Botscape is a technology company founded in 2016 and based in Belarus, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. The company focuses on providing personalized experiences for online stores through AI-powered insights and customer identification. Botscape's technology enhances the sales process by optimizing the sales funnel based on customer behavior, thereby fostering stronger, long-lasting relationships between businesses and their customers. By integrating advanced machine intelligence into everyday activities, Botscape enables its clients to create meaningful connections with their audience.
StringersHub
Pre Seed Round in 2018
StringersHub is a media platform based in Minsk, Belarus, that connects professional videographers and eyewitnesses with media producers and editors who require video content. The platform allows media companies to quickly send video shoot requests or find ready-to-use footage in the gallery. Stringers from around the world can accept these tasks, complete them, add the footage to the task or upload it to the gallery, and receive payment for their work. This service enables efficient access to video content by bridging freelance videographers and civic journalists with media outlets.
Botscape
Seed Round in 2018
Botscape is a technology company founded in 2016 and based in Belarus, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. The company focuses on providing personalized experiences for online stores through AI-powered insights and customer identification. Botscape's technology enhances the sales process by optimizing the sales funnel based on customer behavior, thereby fostering stronger, long-lasting relationships between businesses and their customers. By integrating advanced machine intelligence into everyday activities, Botscape enables its clients to create meaningful connections with their audience.
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