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We give talents access to
the right tools and resources
so they are able to build extraordinary things
the right tools and resources
so they are able to build extraordinary things
We give talents access to the right tools and resources so they are able to build extraordinary things
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Imaguru Story
Imaguru, launched in November 2013 in Minsk, quickly became one of Eastern Europe’s leading startup hubs—a space where entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals connected to share knowledge, ideas, and ambitions. Over 7.5 years, Imaguru played a key role in building startup ecosystem, fostering a business angel community, and training countless entrepreneurs and innovators.
Imaguru’s work extends beyond business development, fostering a culture of innovation, responsibility, and collaboration. Through education, mentorship, and community-building over nearly a decade, we’ve inspired entrepreneurs to become agents of change, embodying independence and forward-thinking ideas.
Imaguru’s work extends beyond business development, fostering a culture of innovation, responsibility, and collaboration. Through education, mentorship, and community-building over nearly a decade, we’ve inspired entrepreneurs to become agents of change, embodying independence and forward-thinking ideas.
In 2021, during the political crisis, the Belarusian regime shut down Imaguru in Minsk. Despite this, Imaguru continued supporting the Belarusian community online and abroad. However, the regime escalated its repression, designating Imaguru as an "extremist" formation. This led to criminal cases against its founders, property seizures, and a trial in absentia, which sentenced a founder Tania Marinich to 12 years and a cofounder Anastasiya Khamiankova to 11 years of imprisonment, and combined $160,000 in penalties. These politically motivated charges, including conspiracy and alleged extremist activities, highlight the authoritarian regime's ongoing efforts to undermine freedom and innovation.
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160M+
Investments Raised by Imaguru Startups
1000+
Innovative Solutions Designed for Corporations
300+
Tech Startups Created at Imaguru
500+
Top-Notch Mentors at Imaguru Network
Our Focus
- 1Creating Social & Impact StartupsFostering new projects creation in the intersection of technology and social impact
- 2Tailored SupportWe support entrepreneurs, activists, media, young reformers with mentorship, facilitation, as well as coworking space, mentorship, event organizations.
- 3Raising leadersBuilding a new generation of impact entrepreneurs, civil society activists, and women leaders and young change-makers.
- 4Intellectual capital regenerationThrough cross-sectoral collaboration and community building.
- 5Education & Capacity BuildingFlexible programs based empowering of entrepreneurial mindset across sectors, strengthening capacity of the organisations through innovation.
- 6Policy WorkWe do policy work contributing to the New Belarus Agenda.
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What We Do For Startups?
We Accelerate Startups
With self-designed, tailored acceleration programs, bootcamps, startup residence program and investments.
We Drive Corporate Innovation
By matching industry leaders with startups and tech talent, supplying with innovation solution, and providing training programs.
We Make Promising Investments
Join if you need investments, explore how to invest into tech startups with top notch international angels and VCs.
We Build and Grow Communities
We create solid communities of tech-minded founders with global vision, passionate tech talent and innovators.
Media About Imaguru
EU-Startups Interviewing Imaguru Founder and CEO Tania Marinich
Ruthless political repression has decimated Belarus’ once-thriving tech scene.
Opposition to Belarus’s authoritarian government has seen tens of thousands of entrepreneurs leave the country to continue their work in exile. They are backed by Imaguru, a startup hub that began as an initiative to boost tech innovation but has increasingly found itself involved in politics – even more so since the start of the war in Ukraine. Imaguru’s founder Tania Marinich spoke to FRANCE 24 at the VivaTech conference in Paris, where the group hopes to soon open a new branch.
Globally, the IT community is incredibly cohesive, so such developments are also a testimony to how the IT community in both sides of the conflict is adapting to the war.
What was once a flourishing ecosystem in exile is now viewed with suspicion by its Polish hosts
Belarusian tech industry — homeless but thriving
Speaking at Web Summit 2023
We believe progress stems from strong, united communities built on shared knowledge and purpose. Imaguru fosters collaboration not only among entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders but also within civil society, encouraging civic activism and collective action. Through education and mentorship, we empower individuals to drive meaningful change, blending innovation with a commitment to societal betterment.
Our Values
We believe innovation is a transformative force that thrives on openness and self-determination. At its core, entrepreneurship embodies freedom of thought, self-reliance, and creativity—a form of self-expression as fundamental as the rights to speak, create, and realize one’s potential. By providing resources, knowledge, and opportunities, we empower entrepreneurs to create groundbreaking solutions and shape a better future, even in the face of adversity.
Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Community and Collaboration
The culture of giving back is a defining value of the global startup community. For us it holds an even deeper significance. Our shared experiences have united us around the vision of building a new society, no matter where we are in the world. By fostering mentorship, collaboration, and contributions to the ecosystem, we create a cycle of empowerment that drives collective progress and long-term impact.
Imaguru champions resilience as the cornerstone of entrepreneurial spirit. We empower individuals to stay steadfast, adaptable, and self-reliant, enabling them to thrive in even the most challenging circumstances. Through those values, we strive to foster meaningful impact, nurturing businesses that not only achieve success but also make a positive contribution to society.
Giving Back Culture
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Resilience & Determination
Why Imaguru?
Success Stories
Imaguru grows unicorns! Imaguru is an epic start and platform for growth for 300+ tech startups, including MSQRD startup which was acquired by Facebook, TrackDuck which was acquired by InVision, FriendlyData which was acquired by Service Now, unicorn startup PandaDoc, and other outstanding tech ventures.
Solid On-the-ground Experience
Imaguru organised 100+ hackathons which created more than 1000+ solutions for corporations and domain industries. Imaguru educated more than 12,000+ professionals with self-designed tailored programs. Imaguru organised 500+ events for tech engineers, corporation experts, founders, entrepreneurs, and domain professionals. Imaguru invests in startups across the world and has a wide network of investors and LPs.
Powerful Team
We have an established team leaded by Imaguru Founder Tania Marinich with 25+ years of diverse skills and nuanced expertise; from entrepreneurship to M&A. We have a combined fund management expertise, managing 3 funds across the US and Europe. We have a geographical diversity; managing companies and funds in 5 countries and supporting entrepreneurs across 20+ countries.
Imaguru Scale
Imaguru is growing rapidly as a pan-European center for tech ventures investments and corporate innovation development. We support relocated community from the Eastern European region and help them to onboard to the European ecosystems.
Imaguru Pipeline
Imaguru Pipeline is consisted of mostly tech founders. Imaguru Hackathons have proven to be a successful platform for creating new tech ventures by giving birth to a series of global products, such as MSQRD acquired by Facebook in 2015. Our community has grown a lot, we currently have more than 5,000+ top-level developers, designers and founders. Imaguru Hackathon is the ideal place to meet the best talents and highly motivated technology professionals.
Imaguru Meaning
The word "guru" is a term for "teacher" or "master". A guru is a respected individual who possess a vast wealth of knowledge. Gurus inspire others, acquire followers, and often wear several hats. Master. Mentor. Advisor. Rest assured, our mentors are trained gurus who will master your coding and entrepreneurship skills. They will inspire you to believe that nothing is impossible.
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