Ukrainian Veterans Foundation

What Ukrainian Veterans Foundation does

The Ukrainian Veterans Foundation is a state budgetary institution established on February 2, 2022 under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, headquartered at vul. Khreshchatyk, 34 in Kyiv's Pecherskyi District. Its statutory mandate is to deliver veteran reintegration services through four operational pillars: (i) competitive grant programs under the VARTO brand, providing 500,000 to 3,000,000 UAH per project to veteran-owned businesses and to public organizations serving veterans; (ii) a 20,000 UAH microfinance compensation program reimbursing veteran entrepreneurs for business equipment purchases; (iii) a 24/7 crisis support hotline (0 800 33 2029) staffed by 12 specialists providing psychological assistance and legal referrals; and (iv) the work.veteranfund.com.ua career platform connecting veterans with employers, supplemented by free legal consultations and a veteran business map built with LUN and Uklon.

The Foundation's underlying technology is a CRM-based application processing system for grants and microfinance, supported by NATO-funded website infrastructure, rather than proprietary commercial software. Revenue mechanics are state-budget driven: in 2022 the Foundation was allocated 83,901,400 UAH, sequestered to 67,501,200 UAH, with 21,025,652.10 UAH disbursed across 61 competitive projects in September–December 2022. Supplementary funding has been raised from international partners including Razom for Ukraine (120,000 USD), IREX, NAKO, the International Renaissance Foundation, and corporate co-financing from Kernel (over 286 million UAH across 201 projects in 2026). Through 2026, the Foundation has expanded its program portfolio annually, including vertical-specific tracks such as VARTO: рецепт турботи for school nutrition businesses in partnership with First Lady Olena Zelenska's reform initiative. Customer segments are defined by statute — war veterans, persons with disabilities due to war, family members of veterans, and families of fallen defenders — and pricing is grant-based rather than commercial.

Name

Ukrainian Veterans Foundation

Legal name

Ukrainian Veterans Foundation

Website

https://veteranfund.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ukrainian Veterans Foundation is a state budgetary institution under Ukraine's Ministry of Veterans Affairs that supports war veterans and their families through competitive grant programs (VARTO), a 20,000 UAH microfinance compensation scheme, a 24/7 crisis hotline, legal consultations, and an online career platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI), Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Veteran entrepreneurship grants
• Crisis support hotline
• Microfinance compensation
• Veteran career services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: The Foundation operates as a budgetary institution under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. It receives state budget funding for operations (67,501,200 UAH in 2022 after sequestration) and project financing. In 2022, competitive programs were financed at 21,025,652.10 UAH. Additional grant funding was attracted from international partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Ukrainian Veterans Foundation is a state budgetary institution under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine that distributes grant funding and provides support services to Ukrainian war veterans and their families. Its core offerings include competitive veteran-entrepreneurship grant programs under the VARTO brand (500,000 to 3,000,000 UAH per project), a microfinance compensation program reimbursing up to 20,000 UAH per veteran entrepreneur for business-related expenses, a 24/7 crisis support hotline providing psychological and legal assistance, the «Кар'єра ветерана» online career platform for job matching and education, free legal consultations, and the Map of Veteran Businesses.

Product overview

Ukrainian Veterans Foundation operates as a government institution under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs providing a comprehensive ecosystem of veteran reintegration services. The core offerings include grant programs under the «ВАРТО» brand (providing 500,000 to 3,000,000 UAH for veteran businesses), the microfinance «20,000» compensation program, a 24/7 crisis support hotline, the «Veteran Career» online platform for job matching and education, the veteran business map (in partnership with LUN/Uklon), an ambassador program, and legal/psychological support services. The foundation functions as a budget institution managing state funds for veteran support rather than a commercial technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VARTO: Grant program supporting veteran entrepreneurship and business development
• VARTO+GO
• 20,000 UAH Microfinance Program
• Crisis Support Hotline
• Career of the Veteran Platform

Products and services

• VARTO Grant Programs Competitive grant programs under the VARTO brand providing financial support of 500,000 to 3,000,000 UAH per project to veteran entrepreneurs for starting or scaling businesses. Includes specialized tracks such as VARTO: бізнес з характером (in partnership with Kernel, granting 500,000 to 1.5 million UAH) and VARTO: рецепт турботи (for school nutrition businesses, 500,000 to 3 million UAH). Winners are selected by expert evaluation through the Foundation's online contest system.
• 20,000 UAH Microfinance Compensation Program Reimbursement program offering war veterans registered as individual entrepreneurs (FOP) or engaged in independent professional activity up to 20,000 UAH to purchase business-related equipment and goods. Applications are submitted online through the Foundation's CRM system at project.veteranfund.com.ua.
• 24/7 Crisis Support Hotline (0 800 33 2029) Round-the-clock crisis hotline providing psychological support, legal advice, and social assistance referrals to veterans and their families. Staffed by 12 specialists operating in shifts, the hotline was developed with support from IREX and the NATO Representation in Ukraine.
• «Кар'єра ветерана» (Veteran Career) Online Platform Online employment platform at work.veteranfund.com.ua enabling veterans to post resumes, browse vacancies matched to military-acquired skills, and access educational courses. Employers register to post jobs and recruit veteran talent. Developed with support from the International Renaissance Foundation.
• Map of Veteran Businesses Interactive consumer-facing map of veteran-owned businesses across Ukraine, allowing businesses to register and the public to discover veteran enterprises. Co-developed with LUN and Uklon.
• Free Legal Consultations for Veterans Free legal consultation services for veterans and their families covering social guarantees, benefits, and rights documentation. Accessible online via request form and via the crisis support hotline.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67,501,200 UAH budget managed in 2022; 61 competitive projects supported; 21,025,652.10 UAH disbursed for competitive programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• NATO / NATO Representation in UkrainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATO Programs for Transition from Military Career to Civilian Life, represented by the NATO Representation in Ukraine, supported the development of the Foundation's website and operational infrastructure. The Foundation's site was developed with NATO support.
• KernelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKernel, Ukraine's largest grain exporter and leading sunflower oil producer (approx. 9% global sunflower oil export share, products in 60+ countries), co-implemented the VARTO: бізнес з характером grant program. The company provided co-financing for 201 veteran business projects totaling over 286 million UAH.
• Благодійний фонд МХП-Громаді (MXP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported the VARTO: рецепт турботи program (school nutrition reform), providing co-financing alongside the Foundation and the School Nutrition Reform Team. Implemented under the MXY Поруч (MXA Nearby) individual support program for military, veterans, and their families.
• Команда Реформи Шкільного Харчування (School Nutrition Reform Team)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly implementing the VARTO: рецепт турботи program, combining veteran entrepreneurship support with school nutrition reform goals. The reform, initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska in 2020, aims to overhaul food quality in educational institutions.
• LUNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUN collaborated with the Foundation and Uklon to create the Map of Veteran Businesses (Мапа ветеранських бізнесів), a consumer-facing platform to promote veteran-owned enterprises.
• UklonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUklon partnered with the Foundation and LUN to create the Map of Veteran Businesses, helping consumers discover veteran-owned businesses across Ukraine.
• NAKOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAKO supported the Foundation's travel expenses for international delegations to the USA and Belgium (European Parliament) in 2022. Provided over 18,000 USD in property contributions.
• Міністерство у справах ветеранів України (Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation is a budgetary institution under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, operating as the state provider of veteran reintegration services. The Ministry provides governance, oversight, and budget allocation through Budget Program 1030.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Razom for Ukraine: U.S.-based nonprofit providing humanitarian aid and direct support to Ukrainians, including veteran-focused grantmaking. A direct financial partner of the Foundation (120,000 USD) and highly comparable as a Ukrainian-support focused organization with overlapping veteran programming.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit providing disaster response, veteran transition support, and community programs. Comparable in using veteran identity to drive mission-driven service delivery and reintegration outcomes.
• Fisher House Foundation: U.S. nonprofit supporting military and veteran families through housing, financial assistance, and rehabilitation grants. Comparable in its family-centric veteran support model and grant-based programming.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Large U.S. nonprofit providing comprehensive programs and services to war veterans — physical and mental health, career counseling, financial grants, and long-term support. Closely comparable to the Foundation's integrated veteran reintegration model covering grants, career, mental health, and legal aid.
• Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation: U.S. nonprofit providing mortgage-free homes, financial support, and career services to catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Comparable in providing multi-dimensional financial and career support to veterans and their families.
• Hire Heroes USA: U.S. nonprofit focused specifically on veteran employment services, offering resume assistance, interview coaching, and employer matching. Directly comparable to the Foundation's Veteran Career platform (work.veteranfund.com.ua) and its mission of veteran workforce reintegration.
• Pat Tillman Foundation: U.S. nonprofit providing scholarships, professional development, and community support to veterans and military spouses. Comparable in its focus on veteran career and education pathways via grantmaking and community-building programs.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): The U.S. federal cabinet-level agency providing comprehensive benefits, healthcare, and reintegration services to U.S. military veterans. The closest functional equivalent to the Foundation's role under Ukraine's Ministry of Veterans Affairs, though much larger in scale and scope.

Regional players

• Come Back Alive: Major Ukrainian charitable foundation providing direct support to the Armed Forces and veterans, including equipment, training, and reintegration services. Direct Ukrainian peer operating in the same geography and serving overlapping veteran beneficiaries.
• Veteranka: Ukrainian non-governmental organization supporting women veterans and their families through rehabilitation, employment, and community programs. Direct Ukrainian peer with overlapping mission in veteran reintegration and family support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/veteranfundua
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkr0uIVQM9VbdiWw8o37H8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/veteranfundua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ukrainian-veterans-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/veteranfundua

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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