ICLUB

The first investment club was founded in 2018 by Viktoriya Tihipko's TA Ventures in Kyiv, Ukraine. During its first year of operation, it made its initial investments in startups, including Impress, a developer of orthodontic technology, and Bipi, a car subscription service. By 2020, the club had reached 50 active members, reflecting growing interest in the retail investment syndicate model. Today, ICLUB provides access to investment opportunities in technological and high-growth companies of Europe, North America, LATAM, and APAC. == Key people ==

• Viktoriya Tihipko, ICLUB Founder, TA Ventures Founding Partner; • Yuriy Romanyukha, ICLUB Global, CEO; • Anna Magiera, ICLUB Executive partner in Europe; • Borys Budonyi, CFO; • Niko Kharchilava, Head of Product; • Inna Volyk, Head of Operations. == Operations ==

From 2018 to 2022, the minimum cheque for one startup was $25,000; from June 2022, $10,000. In 2024, the minimum investment was reduced to $5,000. The largest individual cheque to a single startup was $250,000. In 2022, the club invested $10 million in 27 companies. As of 2023, the club's members have invested in 80 companies and participated in 109 rounds. The club closes 2–4 deals per month, attracting approximately $1 million in investment. The total amount invested is more than $70 million. In 2025, ICLUB invested $20 million in 18 deals (16 foreign and 2 Ukrainian). The total valuation of the ICLUB portfolio reached $90 million. The average allocation was between $150 and $350 thousand. == Investments ==

The main areas of investment are fintech, digital health, biotech, software, logistics, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. In July 2021, ICLUB, together with TA Ventures, made an exit from the Spanish mobility startup Bipi. The exit was the result of Bipi's acquisition by Renault Group unit called RCI Bank and Services. Additional notable exits include Coterie (U.S. innovative baby diapers manufacturer) in 2024 (one of the top-five deals by multiplier for TA Ventures) == Members ==

As of end of 2025 the syndicate reached 6000 members, supported by platform enhancements and a reduced minimum investment requirement. and others. == References ==