The Merge
E36 – Revolutionizing Ukraine's Defense Tech Industry
May 26, 2024
Perry Boyle, Co-founder of MITS Capital, talks about revolutionizing Ukraine's defense industry by investing in startups, compliance and regulatory challenges, fast innovation cycle, key investing insights, and investing in peace. The podcast delves into the establishment of a defense tech accelerator, the potential for NATO supply, geopolitics, innovation in defense technology, and Ukraine's global impact.
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- MITS Capital aims to revolutionize Ukraine's defense industry by investing in startups and scaling military tech solutions.
- Investing in Ukraine's defense tech industry requires navigating regulatory blockers and aligning investments with national interests.
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Ukraine's Emerging Defense Tech Industry
Ukraine is positioned to lead the global drone market with its rapidly growing defense tech industry. The creation of the Brave One initiative by the Ministry of Defense and the partnership with American University Kiev has fostered the development of defense startups. Its Capital, a privately funded defense tech accelerator, offers capital and a 15-week program to select startups focusing on company building, production scaling, and navigating government procurement processes.
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