Viktor Prokopenya is a long-standing technology entrepreneur and the founder of London-based global investment firm VP Capital.
VP Capital’s flagship investment is Capital.com, a financial technology business focused on the global retail trading and investment space. Founded by Viktor prior to launching VP Capital, Capital.com is a cutting-edge fintech platform built to empower people to trade and invest for themselves, and to ultimately democratise finance. The platform is regulated across multiple jurisdictions and operates to the highest information security standards, following in the path of similar online financial technology companies such as Robinhood.
Capital.com is one of the world’s fastest-growing investment trading platforms, reporting trading volumes in excess of USD 1 trillion and with more than 500,000 clients actively trading on the group’s platform. It has offices in the UK, Cyprus, Poland, Bulgaria and Australia and serves clients in over 180 countries. Capital.com’s mission is simple – to help traders make their next decision better than their last, and it does this by delivering elite technology, in-depth education and dedicated support to the ambitious modern trader.
Viktor Prokopenya is passionate about cutting-edge and innovative technologies. He founded VP Capital in 2012 , working with founders to develop and build powerful technologies and great products. The firm backs forward-looking technology companies operating in a range of areas, from fintech and blockchain to artificial intelligence and machine learning. It is focused on funding and scaling innovative technologies with high growth potential.
As well as being a qualified lawyer, Viktor Prokopenya holds a master’s degree in finance from Northeastern University, a doctoral degree in business administration from the Swiss Business School, a master’s degree in internet marketing, and a bachelor’s and a master’s qualifications in computer science.
Viktor is also an active contributor to the tech community as a commentator, speaker and thought leader. In September 2023, Viktor was appointed as a visiting Professor of Practice in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Leeds.