Vasyl Zahorodniuk
Vasyl Zahorodniuk | |
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| Born | Vasyl Zahorodniuk |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | M.Sc., Computer Engineering |
| Alma mater | AGH University of Krakow |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Investor |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Organization | UEX Capital Holdings Inc. |
| Known for | Founder of UEX Capital Holdings and Quanta Tech Systems |
| Title | Founder and Chief Investment Officer, UEX Capital Holdings |
Vasyl Zahorodniuk is a Ukrainian-born American technology entrepreneur, investor, and business executive. He is the founder and chief investment officer of UEX Capital Holdings Inc., an investment firm focused on financial infrastructure, payments, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure,[1] and the founder and chief executive officer of Quanta Tech Systems, a technology venture studio headquartered in New York.[2] Zahorodniuk is known for his involvement in technology company development, early-stage investing, and infrastructure-focused ventures across software, cybersecurity, digital assets, and energy-related technologies.
Early life and education
Vasyl Zahorodniuk was born in Ukraine and later pursued studies in computer engineering. He earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the AGH University of Krakow in Poland. His educational background in software engineering and systems architecture contributed to his later work in technology development, infrastructure systems, and investment evaluation.
Career
Technology entrepreneurship
Zahorodniuk began his career in technology development, working in software engineering and digital systems before establishing his own ventures. He later founded Quanta Tech Systems, a New York-based venture studio that develops and supports technology companies in areas including software-as-a-service (SaaS), artificial intelligence, financial technology (fintech), blockchain technologies, and digital infrastructure.
Under his leadership, Quanta Tech Systems has operated across multiple international markets and has participated in the development, validation, and scaling of technology businesses. The company focuses on building software products and infrastructure platforms designed for commercial and enterprise applications.
UEX Capital Holdings
Zahorodniuk subsequently founded UEX Capital Holdings Inc., an investment company focused on technology-driven sectors including financial infrastructure, payment systems, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. As chief investment officer, he oversees investment strategy, portfolio development, and capital allocation activities.
His investment approach emphasizes technology-enabled infrastructure businesses, particularly companies operating in regulated markets or providing foundational services for financial and digital ecosystems. Through UEX Capital Holdings, Zahorodniuk has invested in early-stage and growth-stage companies spanning cybersecurity, renewable energy, digital assets, and other technology sectors.[3]
Investment activities
Zahorodniuk's investment portfolio includes companies operating in cybersecurity, financial technology, digital infrastructure, and energy-related computing systems. His investment interests have included regulated digital asset platforms, cybersecurity technologies, and infrastructure projects combining energy generation with computing resources.
He has described his investment methodology as being influenced by his engineering background, focusing on technical due diligence, software architecture, security models, and business scalability when evaluating investment opportunities.
South Summit Madrid
In 2026, Zahorodniuk served as a judge for the Startup Competition at the South Summit Madrid 2026. The competition brought together startups, investors, and technology professionals from multiple countries and is recognized as one of Europe's major entrepreneurship and innovation events.[4]
As a competition judge, he participated in the evaluation of startup finalists and emerging technology companies across various sectors.[5]
Other activities
Rotary International
Zahorodniuk has served as Treasurer of the Rotary Club Madrid Passport, a chapter of Rotary International. The organization brings together business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to support educational, humanitarian, and community initiatives.
Investment philosophy
Zahorodniuk's investment philosophy focuses on technology infrastructure and operator-led businesses. He has stated that his experience as a technology entrepreneur influences his approach to evaluating companies, particularly in areas such as software architecture, cybersecurity, operational scalability, and financial infrastructure.
His investment activities have generally concentrated on sectors including:
- Financial infrastructure
- Payment systems
- Cybersecurity
- Digital infrastructure
- Enterprise software
- Financial technology
- Energy and computing infrastructure
Areas of expertise
Zahorodniuk's professional work has involved:
- Technology entrepreneurship
- Venture building
- Capital allocation
- Financial technology
- Cybersecurity
- Software architecture
- Artificial intelligence applications
- Blockchain and digital asset infrastructure
- Cross-border business development
Selected ventures
Quanta Tech Systems
Quanta Tech Systems is a technology venture studio founded by Zahorodniuk. The company develops and supports ventures in software, artificial intelligence, fintech, blockchain, and digital infrastructure.[6]
UEX Capital Holdings
UEX Capital Holdings is an investment company established by Zahorodniuk that focuses on investments in financial infrastructure, payments, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled infrastructure businesses.
Publications
Zahorodniuk has worked on written material related to entrepreneurship, technology company development, and investment strategy. Reports of a forthcoming book discussing operator-led investing and technology venture building have been publicly referenced.
Personal views
Zahorodniuk has frequently emphasized the relationship between technology building and investing, arguing that operational experience can provide additional insight into evaluating technology companies and infrastructure businesses.
References
- ↑ "UEX.US Exchange Listing and Company Announcement". MEXC. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ↑ "Quanta Tech Systems Europe Launches European Operations". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ↑ "From a Funding Bottleneck to a Growth Engine: How Vasyl Zahorodniuk Built UEX into a Profitable Ecosystem". Big News Network. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ↑ "Vasyl Zahorodniuk Judges South Summit 2026 Startups". Biz Fortune. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ↑ "One Standard for Everyone: How Vasyl Zahorodniuk Judged the Startups at South Summit 2026". Toronto Times. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ↑ "Quanta Tech Systems". Ecommerce Fastlane. Retrieved 2026-06-09.