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SKELAR

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About SKELAR

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Why SKELAR is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsVenture CapitalConsumer Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$4.9M

Headquarters

Kyiv, Ukraine

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • SKELAR opened its Lviv office in July 2026 and is hiring broadly.
  • The second Veteran Venture Program launched April 29, 2026, with a $50,000 fund.
  • November 14, 2026 Case Challenge 3.0 with Mastercard and Horizon Capital broadens dealflow.

What critics are saying

  • Liven cut 50 workers in June 2026, exposing fragile consumer-app economics.
  • SKELAR's apps depend on App Store fees, retention, and expensive paid acquisition.
  • If a flagship consumer bet stalls, SKELAR loses its cross-subsidy engine.

What makes SKELAR unique

  • SKELAR pairs venture-building capital with in-house operators across Kyiv, Lviv, and Warsaw.
  • The April 2026 Veteran Venture Program strengthens dealflow, recruiting, and government-linked distribution.
  • Its portfolio model builds multiple products instead of betting on one company.

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Funding

Total Funding

$4.9M

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Company News

dev.ua
May 23rd, 2026
SKELAR opens an office in Lviv and begins recruiting: looking for tech and non-tech specialists.

SKELAR opens an office in Lviv and begins recruiting: looking for tech and non-tech specialists. IT company SKELAR opens a new office in Lviv. This was announced by the company's Head of Talent Acquisition, Olesia Dzoba, on LinkedIn. According to her, the company will begin forming its first local team in Lviv in July. This includes both tech and non-tech specialists. "If you have long wanted to build products with us locally in Lviv, work alongside strong people, and be part of a community of like-minded people, this is your sign," Dzyoba wrote. The company encourages candidates to check open vacancies or contact recruiters directly. A separate page for the Lviv office has already been launched. Text: Марія Бровінська Tags: skelar Found an error in the text? Highlight it and press Ctrl+Enter.

HiTech.Expert
Apr 29th, 2026
Veteran Venture Program scales veteran AI startups.

Veteran Venture Program scales veteran AI startups. 29.04.2026 SKELAR company together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and partners announced The second stream of the Veteran Venture Program is launched. This is an initiative designed to help veterans integrate into civilian life through the creation and development of technological products. What will participants receive? The program is built as an intensive accelerator, where theory instantly turns into practice: * Funding: Opportunity to raise up to $20,000 in investment for startup or scaling. Total fund is $50,000. * Mentoring: advice from experts with experience working at Google, Meta, and Microsoft. * Focus on AI: This year, the program places special emphasis on using AI tools to automate business processes, marketing, and rapid hypothesis testing. Main trends of the second stream. For HiTech Expert readers, Expert has highlighted the main trends that SKELAR investors are paying attention to: * Dual-Use technologies. Products that are equally useful in both the military and civilian sectors (logistics, communications, UAVs). * AI as a means of cost savings. Investors are looking for startups where artificial intelligence allows a team of 2-3 people to do the work of an entire department. * Social impact: Projects that help other veterans adapt are always a priority. Who can attend? The program invites veterans who: * Have experience in IT or entrepreneurship. * Have a developed business idea or an already working product prototype (MVP). * They strive to use modern technologies to build a profitable business. Key dates: * Application deadline: May 14, 2026. * Start of studies: May 21, 2026. * Registration: veteranventure.skelar.tech HiTech Expert take. For HiTech Expert (expert.com.ua), this program is evidence that veteran entrepreneurship in Ukraine is becoming high-tech. The emphasis on AI tools in 2026 is not just a trend, but a necessity for small teams to compete in the global market. Veterans, who have unique experience in making decisions in critical conditions, are ideal candidates for the role of "AI agent orchestrators," which written by Jared Spataro.

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