George Myhal of The Myhal Family Foundation presenting Leadership Award

Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and CEO, accepting award

May 15, 2024

Toronto, Canada — Horizon Capital, a leading private equity firm in Ukraine, is proud to announce that Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Tryzub Leadership Award in recognition of her long-term commitment to Ukraine’s investment environment and economic development. Under her leadership, Horizon Capital has raised over $800 million for investment in Ukraine in 6 years, including raising $350 million for the first and largest fund since the full-fledged invasion which backs visionary Ukrainian entrepreneurs with capital now, not when the war is over. In addition, with the pending circa $1.5 billion relating to the acquisition and further capital expansion of Ukraine-based telecom players Datagroup-Volia and Lifecell by French telecom entrepreneur Xavier Niel through his investment vehicle, NJJ Capital, Lenna Koszarny is credited with supporting the attraction of $1.85 billion to date in investment for Ukraine at this challenging time rather than post-war.

Ms. Koszarny’s leadership has been recognized nationally and internationally, including her recent accolades as first in the Business Category for Ukrainska Pravda’s “Top 100 Power Women Leaders” in March 2024 and in November 2023 in its «Top 100 Leaders of Ukraine During Wartime», and her inclusion in Forbes Ukraine’s “Top 50 Women Leaders Leading Ukraine to Victory” in May 2023. She is dedicated to promoting gender equality in private equity, in an industry approaching $12 trillion USD where only 15% are senior women, inspiring greater engagement of women in private equity and investing. Under Ms. Koszarny’s leadership, HCGF IV is the first 2X Flagship Fund in Central and Eastern Europe promoting gender-smart investing, 1 of circa 10 in total, and 1 of only 2 globally that are led by a woman Founding Partner & CEO. She is a Member of the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN), bringing together 600+ senior women leaders in private equity with over $3 trillion AUM, and a Founding Member of the all-female Ukraine House Davos Organizing Committee.

The Tryzub Award recognizes Ms. Koszarny’s leadership within the community, her transformative impact on Ukraine’s investment landscape and support of visionary entrepreneurs. Horizon Capital continues to lead with a commitment to growth, innovation, and supporting Ukraine’s continued economic resilience.

George Myhal and Lenna Koszarny at the 2024 Tryzub Awards event, Toronto, Canada

About Tryzub Award:

The Tryzub Awards were created by The Myhal Family Foundation who saw a need to unify the Ukrainian-Canadian community across Canada to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have achieved success in their chosen fields, have worked in support of Ukraine, Ukrainian causes, the Ukrainian-Canadian community and Canada overall. The Myhal Family Foundation was founded by George and Rayla Myhal to assist in supporting causes within Canada, collaborating with the Ukrainian community extensively, primarily through their existing partnership with The Shevchenko Foundation.

The Myhal Family Foundation have aspired to celebrate recipients with the support and partnership of The Shevchenko Foundation, using the raised funds to support numerous causes that reflect the daily lives and interests of Canadian Ukrainians.