Dovbenko
entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist
Dovbenko
Andriy Dovbenko is widely recognised as a "leading defence expert" and one of the most influential connectors between the UK and Ukrainian defence innovation ecosystems. He is the founder and principal of UK-Ukraine TechExchange, a non-profit advocacy and business support platform launched in 2023 that bridges UK and Ukrainian defence and agri-tech startups with Western investors, mentors, and partners - helping them scale solutions that are saving lives today and will underpin Europe’s long-term resilience. This work positions Ukraine not only as a recipient of aid but as a source of world-class innovation for global security.
With two decades of experience spanning law, real estate, agriculture, and technology, Andriy began his career with the Big Four (PwC, EY) before rising to leadership roles in international law firms. In 2018, he founded EVRIS Invest, backing ventures in IT, fintech, and agri-tech.
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Andriy has also become a prominent philanthropist and private donor. His substantial donations have helped to deliver life-saving equipment to Ukrainian frontlines. Andriy's efforts have earned him numerous certificates of gratitude from every branch of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
His thought leadership has been featured in The Financial Times, Fortune, City AM, Sifted, LBC, The Atlantic Council etc. Mr.Dovbenko's career and philanthropy together embody how necessity-driven innovation can shape the future of European defence and resilience.
Andriy Dovbenko is widely recognised as a "leading defence expert" and one of the most influential connectors between the UK and Ukrainian defence innovation ecosystems. He is the founder and principal of TechExchange, a non-profit launched in 2023 that bridges UK and Ukrainian defence and agri-tech startups with Western investors, mentors, and partners - helping them scale solutions that are saving lives today and will underpin Europe’s long-term resilience. This work positions Ukraine not only as a recipient of aid but as a source of world-class innovation for global security.
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Andriy has also become a prominent philanthropist and private donor. His substantial donations have helped to deliver life-saving equipment to Ukrainian frontlines. Andriy's efforts have earned him numerous certificates of gratitude from every branch of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
His thought leadership has been featured in The Financial Times, Fortune, City AM, Sifted, The Washington Post, The Atlantic Council etc. Mr.Dovbenko's career and philanthropy together embody how necessity-driven innovation can shape the future of European defence and resilience.
ABOUT ANDRIY DOVBENKO
In 2007, Andriy graduated from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, majoring in jurisprudence which set the stage for his future career.
Early career
In this capacity, he managed complex projects in various sectors, becoming a trusted advisor to clients and leading a team of talented lawyers.
Early career
In this capacity, he managed complex projects in various sectors, becoming a trusted advisor to clients and leading a team of talented lawyers.
Entrepreneurial journey
During several years Andriy worked under the franchise of Neocleous law firm in Ukraine until he exited this partnership with the view of establishing his own brand in the legal services market.
In 2017, Andriy established a new venture, becoming the Managing Partner of Evris law firm which was recognised as one the top 20 law firms in Ukraine.
Venture investment
He has also led technology investments in verticals such as fintech. The combination of his technology investments and previous experience in the agricultural sector, has enabled Andriy to develop a particular understanding of how digital tools can be used to transform this
industry.
Venture investment
He has also led technology investments in verticals such as fintech. The combination of his technology investments and previous experience in the agricultural sector, has enabled Andriy to develop a particular understanding of how digital tools can be used to transform this
industry.
Philanthropy and community engagement
With the start of the Russian war against Ukraine, Andriy has been actively supporting Ukrainian military battalions by providing military and humanitarian aid.
Philanthropy and community engagement
With the start of the Russian war against Ukraine, Andriy has been actively supporting Ukrainian military battalions by providing military and humanitarian aid.
Personal life
Outside of fostering startup collaboration between the UK and Ukraine, Andriy is a history buff, with a keen interest in modern literature, and an avid football fan.
Personal life
Outside of fostering startup collaboration between the UK and Ukraine, Andriy is a history buff, with a keen interest in modern literature, and an avid football fan.
Evris Law firm has been known on the Ukrainian legal market since 2015 as a strong team of litigators and corporate lawyers with a significant international background. Through a number of reorganizations and constant search for the most effective business model, the firm has grown organically into a full-service law firm following the needs and requests of its clients.
Today, Evris is a Kyiv based full-service law firm which has gathered talented and dedicated lawyers with creative thinking and a systematic approach. The company provides 360-degree legal advice on various matters related to corporate and M&A, banking and finance, tax, and dispute resolution. Our primary focus is on agriculture, real estate, energy, FinTech, and capital markets, as well as bankruptcy and debt restructuring issues. We find special interest in supporting the investment process in Ukraine for both, business and investor. The Ukrainian business community already calls us advocates of investment in Ukraine.
The firm grew from 7 lawyers in 2015 to 35 in 2018, which indicates well-timed expansion of the firm’s practices and the right investment in the firm’s human potential. Evris is an efficient combination of lawyers with LL.M. diplomas, attorneys-at-law, PhDs, ex-inhouse lawyers from banks, telecom companies, energy and agriculture sectors, alumni from the Big 4.
The client portfolio includes large and medium-sized national and foreign companies, banks, financial institutions, corporate and private investors who are doing business in Ukraine or entering the local market. In both established and emerging markets, the firm’s lawyers provide its clients with insights into the local business environment experience in multiple jurisdictions.
TechExchange seeks to connect cutting edge AgriTech and DefenceTech startups from the UK and Ukraine to a network that can help to accelerate innovation and commercial growth in support of Ukraine now and also post-war. Ukrainian startups will be able to raise their international profile and access opportunities through the UK's ecosystem, while UK companies can conduct in-field testing of new technologies in Ukraine.
Evris Invest is an investment company that also provides a full spectrum of investment banking services including deal sourcing, capital structuring, fundraising and M&A support. The team has extensive experience with various investment strategies ranging from distressed situations to greenfield investments and growth capital.
Evris Ivest is focused mainly on sectors in which it has been particularly successful, including agriculture, logistics and infrastructure, construction and real estate, IT.