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Viktoriya Tigipko - Founder and Managing Partner of TA Ventures

EIT Venture Award Jury

Viktoriya Tigipko is a visionary investor, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder who deeply understands the power of collaboration, innovation, and creativity to drive global progress. She is the Founder of TA Ventures, an international venture capital firm with 265 investments, including 16 unicorns and 8 IPOs, shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship worldwide.

Viktoriya is also the Founder of ICLUB Global, one of the world’s largest angel networks, uniting over 3,000 investors across more than 40 countries, and the Co-founder of Wtech, a community empowering women in technology and business.

As Chairwoman of the Board of the Ukrainian Startup Fund, Viktoriya plays a key role in nurturing the country’s innovation landscape, supporting emerging founders, and promoting a culture of entrepreneurship. Beyond the tech sphere, she brings her passion for creativity and storytelling to the arts as the Founder and President of the Odesa International Film Festival, and as the Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Film Academy.

A respected global leader and advocate for innovation, diversity, and cultural exchange, Viktoriya continues to connect people, ideas, and opportunities—bridging business, technology, and art to inspire a new generation of changemakers.