MITS Capital
MITS Capital LLC is a Kyiv- and New York-based investment group established in 2024 to accelerate the booming Ukrainian defense technology sector. The firm operates through three core vehicles: the MITS Lightning Fund, the MITS Accelerator, the MITS Lab, and a dedicated investment advisory unit. Our mission is to channel global capital into Ukraine’s defense industrial base and scale breakthrough technologies for national and global security. As of July 2025, MITS Capital has invested in 11 portfolio companies developing next-generation defense and dual-use technologies.
MITS Capital is an investment firm focused on enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities by supporting scalable and innovative technology startups. The company operates in the defense and technology sectors, targeting startups that have developed a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and demonstrate a strong value proposition. MITS Capital prioritizes teams with robust technical skills and experience, aiming to scale their production capacity and market presence. The firm evaluates startups based on their unique market proposition, potential barriers to entry, and long-term leadership potential. MITS Capital's business model involves investing in promising startups, providing them with resources to accelerate their development, and facilitating access to public procurement and further investments. The firm generates revenue through equity stakes in the startups it supports, benefiting from their growth and success. MITS Capital serves clients in the defense sector, including government agencies and private companies seeking advanced technological solutions. By focusing on wartime scalability and sustainable competitive advantages, MITS Capital contributes to creating a future based on high security standards and innovative technologies.
Keywords: investment, defense, technology, Ukraine, startups, scalability, innovation, MVP, public procurement, market leadership.