Organization · Venture Capital
MITS Capital
MITS Capital is a Ukrainian-American venture capital firm based in New York, focused on enhancing Ukraine's defense industrial base through investments in defense, dual-use, and deep tech sectors. The firm operates a venture fund, accelerator, and investment bank to support innovative Ukrainian technologies.
Overview
What MITS Capital does
What MITS Capital is
MITS Capital is a Ukrainian-American venture capital firm based in New York, focused on enhancing Ukraine's defense industrial base through investments in defense, dual-use, and deep tech sectors. The firm operates a venture fund, accelerator, and investment bank to support innovative Ukrainian technologies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2024
- Approximate age
- About 2 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 23, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
MITS Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
MITS Capital focuses on channeling foreign capital into Ukraine’s defense industrial base, investing in high-potential defense and deep tech startups, particularly those validated in combat by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Focus narrative
MITS Capital invests in innovative Ukrainian defense and deep tech startups, particularly those involved in the 'drone war' sector. The firm supports companies across various technology readiness levels (TRL 1-9) and prioritizes scalable solutions that have been validated in combat scenarios. With a robust pipeline of over 500 screened startups, MITS Capital is positioned to drive significant advancements in defense technology.
Value beyond capital
MITS Capital adds value to its portfolio companies through direct investments, strategic consulting, operational support, and lifelong mentorship. The MITS Accelerator program provides intensive support for Ukrainian defense startups, ensuring they receive the necessary resources and guidance to scale effectively.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000–$4,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $2,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 11
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Teletactica: Specializes in tactical communications and is an alumnus of the MITS Accelerator. Norda Dynamics: Focuses on drone autonomy. M-FLY: Develops laser-guided systems. Tencore: Works on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and has produced over 800 units of its flagship TerMIT platform. Aeromotors: Produces drone motors. Oko Camera: Develops thermal imaging technology. Angler: Engages in unmanned surface and underwater vehicles (USV/UUV). Speye: Provides spatial vision solutions. Vidar Systems: Offers acoustic locating systems. Vermeer: Focuses on vision-based navigation.
Common questions
What to know about MITS Capital
Upseed classifies MITS Capital under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 23, 2026
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