Key Takeaways
- Ukrainian cybersecurity professionals running US businesses qualify
- MRR-based non-dilutive funding for MSSP recurring revenue
- Contract-based advance for SOC and IR retainer fees
- No equity dilution — no green card required
- 48-hour decisions based on your revenue, not your visa
Ukraine's cybersecurity sector was globally recognized — Ukrainian security researchers discovered major vulnerabilities in worldwide software systems, and Ukrainian security firms were regarded as some of the most capable in the world. The 2022 invasion scattered this talent across the US and Europe. Ukrainian parolee cybersecurity professionals are now building US cybersecurity businesses — MSSPs (managed security service providers), penetration testing firms, and incident response companies — that serve US enterprise clients at premium rates. Bankable provides non-dilutive capital that matches the ambition of these businesses without the visa uncertainty complications of VC funding.
Cybersecurity Business Funding Products
- MSSP MRR Advance: Non-dilutive funding based on your managed security service MRR. Repay from monthly client subscriptions.
- Retainer Contract Advance: Incident response and penetration testing retainers are predictable revenue — Bankable advances against signed retainer values.
- Security Platform Licensing: SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence platform licensing costs financed through working capital.
- Analyst Team Expansion: Hire Tier 2/3 SOC analysts and penetration testers to service growing contract pipelines.
- Compliance Tool Investment: FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001 certification costs and compliance platform subscriptions financed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ukrainian U4U parolees with US cybersecurity businesses and verifiable client revenue qualify for Bankable's non-dilutive MRR-based funding. Your professional certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP) and client contracts are the key underwriting factors.
MSSPs (managed security service providers), penetration testing firms, incident response companies, security consulting practices, GRC advisory firms, and threat intelligence providers. Revenue verification and operating history are the primary criteria.
Yes. FedRAMP authorization processes (security assessments, documentation, 3PAO fees) are major costs that can be funded through working capital. FedRAMP authorization opens US government market access — a significant revenue opportunity.
$20,000 per month in verifiable cybersecurity services revenue. MSSP companies with monthly recurring contracts are particularly strong candidates due to revenue predictability.
Security clearances require US citizenship or permanent residency for most classified programs. However, the vast majority of commercial cybersecurity work (MSSP, pen testing, consulting) doesn't require clearances and is fully accessible to parolees.
Working capital can fund professional development including certification exam fees, training courses, and conference attendance. These are operational investments that strengthen your business's service capability.
Pen test firms with recurring retainer clients ($5K-$20K/month per client) have strong revenue profiles. We advance based on signed retainer agreements and trailing 3-month revenue from bank statements.
MSSPs with $100,000+ MRR and low churn can access $500,000-$3M in non-dilutive capital through Bankable's revenue-based program. Terms are structured around your specific revenue profile and growth trajectory.