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UK‑Ukraine TechExchange is a privately funded non‑profit, founded in 2023 by Andriy Dovbenko, that helps UK and Ukrainian DefenceTech and AgriTech startups access investment, UK markets, and real‑world testing opportunities. Dovbenko, formerly a lawyer and investor, leverages his legal and agro‑/tech‑investment background to run the organisation.
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Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Company altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
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This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
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Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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The founder, Andriy Dovbenko, is publicly wanted by Ukraine’s National Anti‑Corruption Bureau (NABU) for allegedly defrauding state‑seized assets, causing losses over UAH 485 million. This raises serious legal and reputational risks for the organisation.
Multiple reports highlight allegations of fraud and corruption linked to the founder, which may affect trust with investors, partners, and startups. Negative media coverage and discussion in investigative outlets indicate reputational vulnerabilities.
Working with the organisation could expose employees or affiliated startups to reputational damage, legal scrutiny, or funding instability due to the founder’s ongoing legal challenges.
Allegations of large-scale fraud, potential misuse of funds, and involvement in high-risk sectors mean investors could face regulatory, financial, and reputational risks.
Its founder, Andriy Dovbenko, is wanted by Ukraine’s NABU for allegedly defrauding state‑seized assets, raising serious legal and reputational risks for the organisation.
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UK‑Ukraine TechExchange accused of reputational risk as its founder allegedly led a scheme defrauding state‑seized assets, causing losses over US $1
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Andriy Dovbenko is wanted by NABU for allegedly defrauding state‑seized property via ARMA, causing losses over UAH 485 million.
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The presence of reputational and adverse media risk flags about misused state‑seized assets connected to the founder definitely makes me want to avoid investing or volunteering there.
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I’m wary that the whole organisation was only founded in 2023 and appears linked to controversial legal issues, so it could just be a networking play rather than something substantive.
I looked into them and found serious allegations against the founder, like being wanted by Ukraine’s anti‑corruption bureau for fraud — not exactly reassuring for a nonprofit.
Some people praise Andriy Dovbenko for his support of tech startups and connections in both the UK and Ukraine. But I can’t ignore the allegations circulating about alleged fraud and legal trouble from official anti-corruption bureaus.
I try to keep an open mind about leaders in the tech and startup world, which is why I looked into Andriy Dovbenko. But honestly, seeing a low trust score, adverse media, and links to anti-corruption probes is worrying. That’s not something you shrug off lightly. If anything, it makes me question the value and safety of any venture he’s promoting. I’d personally wait for independent, verifiable clarity before recommending him to network contacts.
I first heard of Andriy Dovbenko as the founder of UK-Ukraine TechExchange, and initially I thought his legal and investment background sounded promising. But after reading risk reports linking him to alleged fraud and misuse of state assets, I’ve become pretty uneasy about his reputation. It’s hard to reconcile positive professional experience with serious legal allegations. Working with or supporting projects tied to him feels risky to me until the facts are clearer.
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