🇺🇦🚀 Nomadz — the first Ukrainian startup with investment from Solana Foundation
The Ukrainian Web3 project Nomadz has closed an investment round with the participation of Solana Foundation — this is the first such investment by the fund in a Ukrainian startup. The team reported this to Incrypted.
💰 Who is in the round:
• Solana Foundation
• Private investors from the Solana ecosystem
• Ukrainian Kumeka Team
• Partners: Circle, Solana Labs, Metaplex, Mad Lads, and others
🌍 What is Nomadz?
Nomadz is a crypto-native travel aggregator for Web3 travelers.
Each trip is recorded on-chain, forming a Nomad ID with XP, levels, and NFT rewards.
⚙️ Key features:
• Up to 60% cheaper booking than traditional services
• Payment via Stripe and USDC on the Solana network (USDC up to 5% fees)
• Access to 1+ million accommodation listings worldwide
🛠 Development plans:
• Mobile app in the Solana dApp Store
• The first Nomadz coliving experience (Catlumpurr, end of January)
• Launch of a flight ticket aggregator (Q1–Q2)
• Expansion of crypto payments in Solana
📌 Nomadz is an example of how Ukrainian startups enter the global Web3 infrastructure and gain the trust of top funds.
