Oleg Krot

Oleg Krot is a Ukrainian investor, innovator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, expert in technological industries, and author of publications in both domestic and international media. He is the co-founder of the international holding TECHIIA and the public organization Techiia Foundation.

Career and Business

2012 – Founded WePlay Esports, an organizer of international esports tournaments.

2016 – Launched WP Merchandise!, a producer of licensed merchandise (plush toys based on games).

2017 – Established ENESTECH Software, developer of SENET, a SaaS solution for managing computer clubs and arenas.

2018 – Founded IT company JMIND.

2019 – Formed the international holding TECHIIA.

2021 – The technology company Culver Aviation (aerial photography and drone monitoring) joined the holding.

2022 – Launched Aestech, a manufacturer of high-strength double-glazed units for frameless façade glazing technology.

Philanthropy and Social Projects

• Project “Pavutynnia” (“Spider Web”)

A volunteer initiative operating for over a year, saving lives on the frontlines. The project collects used fishing and agricultural nets and repurposes them as anti-drone protection for soldiers, dugouts, and equipment. More than 2,000 nets have already been delivered. New donors and partner organizations are constantly joining, expanding the scale of assistance.

• Support for the Armed Forces

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Oleg Krot and the Techiia Foundation have consistently supported the Ukrainian army: purchasing vehicles, drones, gear, medical supplies, and other critically needed equipment for the Defense Forces.

• Prosthetics and Rehabilitation of Defenders

The Techiia Foundation systematically helps soldiers who lost limbs during the war. With this support, Ukrainian servicemen receive modern prosthetics, undergo rehabilitation, and gain the chance for a full, second life.

• Support for the National Defense University of Ukraine

In 2024, the Techiia Foundation launched a large-scale support program for the country’s leading military academy. The first stage included funding for new learning spaces, renovation of the museum, creation of a battle flag collection, and purchase of equipment. A drone donated by Oleg Krot holds a symbolic place in the exhibition. Thanks to this project, the number of graduates nearly doubled, and the institution became a modern European-level educational hub.

• “Eva” Center

In 2021, a free rehabilitation center for children with disabilities and special educational needs opened near Kyiv. The center provides comprehensive support to children and their families, conducts rehabilitation programs, trains parents, and helps children adapt to social life.

• Support for Medical Institutions
  • The St. Nicholas Children’s Hospital in Lviv received a modern mobile X-ray machine worth almost 3 million UAH from the Techiia Foundation. This equipment significantly improved diagnostics for critically ill children, allowing examinations without moving patients.
  • The Kirovohrad Regional Children’s Hospital (Kropyvnytskyi) received high-precision equipment for treating children with cancer — a Siemens Viva-ProE toxicology analyzer worth 3 million UAH. It enables monitoring of vital medications, makes high-dose chemotherapy possible on site, and reduces risks of transferring children to other cities.
• Support for “City of Goodness”

The foundation supports the international center for women and children in Chernivtsi. “City of Goodness” receives humanitarian aid and financial assistance directed at women with children and the children’s hospice “House of Butterflies.”

Recognition

2020 – Ranked among the TOP-5 Business Leaders of Transformation.

2021 – Included in the TOP-10 Owner-Managers of Businesses in Ukraine.

2022 – Forbes Ukraine named Oleg Krot among the entrepreneurs providing the most support to Ukraine during the war.

Publications and Sources

• День волонтера: історія мецената Олега Крота, який допомагає захищати й будувати майбутнє України (Еспресо TV)
• ГО «Фундація «Течія» забезпечила військового протезами (Glavcom)
• Захисник України отримав протези завдяки Фундації «Течія» (Кореспондент.net)
• Мобільний рентген для дитячої лікарні Святого Миколая у Львові (Delo.ua)
• Проєкт «Павутиння»: Олег Крот з партнерами передав захисникам ще 1300 тонн антидронових сіток (ТСН)
• «Павутиння», що зупиняє дрони: як риболовецькі сітки, які Олег Крот та Артем Колюбаєв передають на фронт, стали унікальним захистом для ЗСУ (Цензор)
• Антидроновий щит для армії: Олег Крот і партнери передали чергову партію сіток у межах проєкту «Павутиння» (Главком)
• Ще 17 дітей пройшли реабілітацію в Центрі інклюзії та корекції «ЄВА» завдяки меценату Олегу Кроту (the Page)
• Щодня в Україні зростає кількість людей з ампутаціями: чому підтримка фонду "Фундація Течія" є критично необхідною (УНІАН)
• «Фундація Течія» Олега Крота допомогла українському військовому Юрію Калініченку отримати сучасний протез (Mind UA)