Andrey Kolodyuk

Andrey Kolodyuk is a renowned serial entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and the founding managing Partner of AVentures Capital, with a rich history of building and overseeing over 10 companies in various sectors like IT, telecom, internet, and media, some of which have reached $1 billion in revenues.

Andrey's venture into the investment landscape led him to pioneer the venture capital space in Ukraine by launching the first Aventures VC fund in 2001, followed by a global-focused fund in 2012, making 36 investments with 14 successful exits so far.

He is a prominent figure in the venture capital and private equity scene, having co-founded the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) in 2014, where he currently serves as the Chairman. Andrey was also recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2008 and played a vital role in establishing Ukraine House Davos.

Andrey Kolodyuk's expertise spans across various domains, including VC, private equity, M&A, IT, Internet, cleantech, retail, alternative investments, startups, smart cities, OTT-IPTV, blockchain, energy, deep tech, and AI. He has been actively involved in organizations such as FREE Ukraine Foundation, Viseven, Bookimed, TeamFusion.io, Spin Technology, and more, showing his diverse interests and commitment to fostering innovation and growth.

His academic background is equally impressive, having studied Political Science with a focus on Knowledge Economy, Law, Political Culture, and Ideology from reputable institutions.

Andrey Kolodyuk's dedication to Ukraine's recovery and redevelopment projects since early 2022 demonstrates his continued commitment to driving positive change and investments in the region, welcoming others to join him on this journey.