Past Speaker — IT Arena 2025
Daria Yaniieva
Investment Director, Sigma Software Labs
Bio
Recently featured in the Forbes Ukraine 30U30 list in the Technology category. Investment Director at Sigma Software Labs (VC arm of TOP 100 IT Outsourcing Companies by IAOP – Sigma Software Group), General Partner at Defender Ventures, and Board Member and Сo-founder at Defence Builder accelerator. Expert at the Ukrainian Startup Fund. Recognized among Top Women in VC by Vestbee and a finalist for the EIT Red Kalyna Award.
Working closely with startups from pre-screening stages and up to scaling opportunities through 250+ business contacts in 30+ locations globally. Advocating for the global promotion of Ukrainian solutions and engaging as a mentor and speaker at various startup-related events both in Ukraine and around the world.