Sigma Software Labs named Top European CVC Fund

03 Jun, 2026

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Our investment wing Sigma Software Labs has been named the Top European CVC Fund at the European Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026 by Wolves Summit. The award was presented in Warsaw on April 22 during the inaugural edition of the awards, where an independent jury selected winners from 52 nominations across funds, accelerators, angel networks, incubators, technology parks, and city ecosystems.

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Sigma Software Labs’ Approach and Achievements

About the awards

Sigma Software Labs received a prestigious recognition – Top European CVC Fund at the European Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026 by Wolves Summit. After three consecutive years on the shortlist, Sigma Software Labs finally got to the top – a milestone for the venture model they built, combining early-stage investment with engineering expertise, mentorship, and access to Sigma Software Group’s global client network.

Sigma Software Labs - Top European CVC Fund Award

Yaroslava Gritsaienko, Operations Manager at Sigma Software Labs, shares:

“Being part of the jury at the European Startup Ecosystem Awards let me look at European startups through the same lens we use at Sigma Software Labs every day — how clearly the team understands the problem, the market, and the real value they can create. The strongest startups I saw had a clear pain point, early traction, and the ambition to build beyond one local market. This is also how we think in Ukraine: under pressure, with limited resources, but with a strong focus on speed, practicality, and global relevance. For us, this recognition is also a signal of a bigger shift – Ukrainian funds become active players shaping the European venture scene alongside their peers.”

Sigma Software Labs’ Approach and Achievements

Sigma Software Labs operates as a venture lab rather than a traditional CVC fund – working side by side with founders on product development, market validation, enterprise sales, partnerships, and scaling.
Labs’ approach is built on close collaboration and access to Sigma Software Group’s 2,000+ engineering experts and global client base.

Today, Sigma Software Labs’ portfolio includes:

25+ startups across AI/ML, DefenseTech, FinTech, Automotive, Aviation, and Cybersecurity domains
2 successful exits
70%+ of portfolio companies working directly with Sigma Software Group
35+ products serving 250+ enterprise clients worldwide.

Beyond investment, Sigma Software Labs is also building ecosystem initiatives connecting startups with capital, expertise, and global markets:

UNICORN startup competition – 1,000+ projects supported since 2014; the 2023 winner represented Ukraine at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco
Defence Builder accelerator – 16 startups, including 5 battlefield-tested solutions; recognized among the Top 10 Most Impactful Initiatives at DOU Awards 2025
Labs Galaxy – an internal innovation community of 120+ specialists across Ukraine, the US, Brazil, and Poland
Synergetic Spaces – co-working hubs in 8+ cities in Ukraine and beyond.

About the awards

The European Startup Ecosystem Awards by Wolves Summit recognize the organizations shaping Europe’s startup ecosystem. The inaugural edition took place during Wolves Summit in Warsaw, bringing together 300+ founders, investors, and ecosystem players from 37+ countries.

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Sigma Software Labs’ Approach and Achievements

About the awards