ZAS Ventures
Ukrainian-American venture capital firm backing startups with early-stage investment and operating support.
ZAS Ventures is a venture capital firm backing early-stage founders from Ukraine and Central and Eastern Europe. The firm connects regional startups with global capital, experienced operators, expert networks, and practical mentorship to help them build companies for international markets, particularly the United States. Its team describes itself as Ukrainian-American founders and operators turned investors, bringing firsthand knowledge of the region’s technology ecosystem.
ZAS Ventures focuses on pre-seed and early-stage investment across industries. It reports investments of $50,000 to $200,000, typically structured through SAFE agreements, and says it reserves capacity to support portfolio companies in later fundraising rounds. Beyond capital, the firm offers strategic guidance on market entry, business development, hiring, go-to-market execution, and fundraising, alongside coaching and access to advisors. Its portfolio includes companies working in sustainable packaging, cloud cost management, health, AI, and other fields.