Andriy Zinchuk

The world's first decentralized, AI-driven marketplace providing real-time solutions to retailers, manufacturers and consumers. It’s built on the already proven OSA Hybrid Platform, which has successfully delivered its services to over 20 retailers and manufacturers in 3 countries. The platform provides consumers with transparent product information and online assistant services, while OSA DC’s AI-powered ecosystem will also give manufacturers and retailers the chance to effectively cooperate and optimize their business strategies. By using OSA DC, consumers will provide a wealth of data while being rewarded for these contributions in the platform’s native token . Smart contracts will keep data providers honest and consumer interests protected, as a unique set of KPIs, product ratings, and rewards are stored on blockchain for accuracy and reference. OSA DC also acts as a neutral intermediary that will monitor the success of these performance indicators. OSA DC’s AI prescription give retailers and manufacturers direct access to consumer feedback, while consumers can use this AI to make conscious, informed purchasing decisions. This will: 1. Save money for retailers and manufacturers by referencing customer feedback for which products to keep in stock 2. Save time for consumers by allowing them to search for products quickly and efficiently using the platform’s blockchain and AI-powered inventory tracking 3. Secure health for the consumer by allowing them to make smart, health-conscious decisions for purchasing fresh food Contributors have already donated $4.2mln USD for the development and deployment of the platform. It has generated over $1mln USD revenue since its launch

Professional Government Association is a Ukrainian network of top international universities’ alumni, a network of people sharing high-quality international education, diverse professional experience and a democratic set of values. PGA was set up by Western University alumni associations in March 2014. PGA pursues the goal to make Ukrainian government the most effective in the world by assisting the government in carrying out economic reforms by offering its pool of internationally educated and experienced talent for the public service. PGA was originally established by the alumni associations of the London School of Economics, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, College of Europe, INSEAD, London Business School, Chevening, Muskie, Fulbright, Erasmus-Mundus and Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Programs.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

Welcome to ZAS Angels, where we are at the forefront of nurturing innovation from Eastern Europe and Ukraine to conquer the American market. We are a dynamic angel syndicate driven by the vision of ZAS Ventures and our commitment to identifying and supporting the most promising startups in their pre-seed to Series A stages. Our Mission: Empowering Eastern European Startups for Global Success 🚀 What We Do: 🌐 Bridge Continents: We connect the vibrant talent and innovation of Eastern Europe with the immense opportunities presented by the US market. 💼 Investment Partners: We co-invest alongside ZAS Ventures, providing startups with not only capital but also strategic guidance and a robust network of industry experts. 🤝 Collaborative Growth: We actively engage with our portfolio companies, offering mentorship and resources to help them scale, succeed, and make an impact. Why Choose Us: 🔍 Scalability: Our focus on pre-seed to Series A stage startups allows us to be the catalyst for their growth journey. 🌍 Global Reach: We have a deep understanding of both Eastern European and American markets, offering startups the best of both worlds. 🤑 Proven Success: ZAS Ventures has a track record of backing visionary founders who have gone on to achieve remarkable success. Join us in our mission to unlock the potential of Eastern European innovation and propel startups toward their American dream. Connect with us to stay updated on our investments, opportunities, and the exciting journey of the startups we support. Lets write the future of tech together! 💡

Founded in 2021 by Andrew Zinchuk, ZAS Ventures is a venture capital firm in San Francisco and Kyiv that boosts outstanding Ukrainian entrepreneurs building SaaS, AI, and cloud startups. We invest in early-stage startups that target the U.S. and the E.U. markets. We aim to help founders with four key elements on their path of building the next unicorns from the Central and Eastern European region. 1. Tune product & revise strategy 2. Engage advisors and first U.S. execs 3. Grow sales to $MM ARR 4. Attract Series A lead investor We are a founder-friendly, “hands-on,” and mentor-driven venture fund. Ex-Founders, Marketing Leaders, and Executives at Top Tech companies in the U.S. are mentoring our startups to accelerate their path to unicorn status.

Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.

The Ukrainian Startup Fund is a state fund launched on the initiative of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The mission of the fund is to promote the creation and development of technological startups in the early stages (pre-seed and seed), in order to increase their global competitiveness. The process of selecting startups for grants takes place on a competitive basis: companies are evaluated and elected by the board of independent investment experts.