Ukrainian-founded · $22M Series A

HOLYWATER TECH

HOLYWATER TECH is a Kyiv-founded entertainment technology company that raised a $22 million Series A in 2026 after roughly doubling revenue and expanding its U.S. microdrama partnerships.

Stage
Series A
Hiring
Hiring
Founded
2020
Location
Kyiv
Focus
Media · AI entertainment
Ukraine presence
Founded and headquartered in Kyiv
Status
Active

Recent momentum

$22M Series A in January 2026 after roughly doubling 2025 revenue; the company reports more than 100M users and has a 200-series agreement with Fox Entertainment.

Funding stage

$22M Series A led by Horizon Capital, announced in January 2026.

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Hiring signal

The official site lists current roles across production, engineering, and creative marketing.

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Ukrainian connection

HOLYWATER describes itself as born in Ukraine and maintains its headquarters in Kyiv while building for U.S. and global entertainment markets.

Founders

Bogdan Nesvit

Co-founder and Co-CEO · Ukrainian co-founder leading HOLYWATER’s global media strategy.

LinkedIn profile ↗

Anatolii Kasianov

Co-founder and Co-CEO · Ukrainian technical co-founder who built the company’s early product stack.

LinkedIn profile ↗

Sources

  1. HOLYWATER raises $22MHOLYWATER · Supports: funding, momentum, founders, U.S. expansion.
  2. HOLYWATER TECH press roomHOLYWATER TECH · Supports: current name, founders, Ukraine connection, users, company facts.
  3. HOLYWATER funding and growthAxios · Supports: Ukraine connection, funding, market, product.

Reviewed August 8, 2026. Methodology.