Bogdan Nesvit

Bogdan Nesvit (born 27 July 1991, Kamianske, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian entrepreneur and technology company executive. He is a co-founder and co-chief executive officer (Co-CEO) of HOLYWATER, an entertainment technology company that develops AI-first platforms for vertical series, e-books, and audiobooks.[1]

Career

After completing his studies, Nesvit began his career as a research-analysis intern at the United Nations headquarters in New York. He subsequently moved into the corporate sector, working on product discovery, R&D and market initiatives across multiple countries.[2]

In 2015–2016, Nesvit founded his first startup, which did not reach long-term success. Later, he joined Genesis in 2017 as Head of Operations to learn how to develop and launch successful tech products, where he worked on building and scaling media and entertainment projects.[2]

In March 2020, Nesvit co-founded HOLYWATER with Anatolii Kasianov. Under Nesvit's leadership, HOLYWATER evolved from a seven-person startup into a global entertainment-tech company with over 200 employees worldwide.[3] The company tested multiple product models in its early years, sold a portfolio of apps in 2022 and refocused on building an AI-first entertainment products ecosystem.[4]

HOLYWATER's product ecosystem includes the vertical-series streaming app My Drama, an ad-supported companion app FreeBits, the e-book platform My Passion, and My Muse – a platform for vertical series produced with the support of AI.[5][6] In October 2025, HOLYWATER announced a strategic investment and content partnership with FOX Entertainment to co-produce hundreds of vertical series.[7]

Bogdan Nesvit supported Veteran Hub, enabling the center to resume operations and continue supporting over 1,000 veterans and their families.[8][9]

In 2025, Bogdan Nesvit co-produced the AI-driven short film Distance Between Two Points Of Me, which was selected as an Honoree at the Runway AI Film Festival 2025.[10][11] The film received nominations across multiple categories at the AI Film Awards Cannes 2025, including AI Short Film Awards, AI Animation Awards, and Special AI Awards.[12][13]

In January 2026, HOLYWATER raised $22 million in funding, the largest confirmed investment round in the microdrama sector outside Asia. The round was led by Horizon Capital, with participation from U.S. investors including Endeavor Catalyst and Wheelhouse.[14][15][16]

References

  1. ^ Forristal, Lauren (2024-09-04). "Short series app My Drama takes on Character.AI with its new AI companions". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  2. ^ a b "Bogdan Nesvit – Net Worth, Biography, Contact Info & Company". www.affluense.ai. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  3. ^ Nesvit, Bogdan (2024-09-02). "From iOS Wallpapers to $90M ARR: Growth Strategies That Helped Us Thrive During Crisis". TheRecursive.com. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  4. ^ "Holywater broadens microdrama pipeline through 70-series deal with Amo Pictures". C21media. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  5. ^ "Meet HOLYWATER, the Ukrainian mediatech building personalised worlds for 20+ million users - Maddyness UK". Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  6. ^ Fink, Charlie. "Holywater's AI Makes Synthetic Content For Its Video Streaming App". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  7. ^ Spangler, Todd (2025-10-09). "Fox Entertainment Invests in Ukrainian App Start-Up Holywater, Will Produce 200-Plus Vertical Video Series Including Microdramas Under Deal". Variety. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  8. ^ "Veteran Hub відновлює роботу Лінії підтримки завдяки HOLYWATER – bit.ua". bit.ua Медіа про життя і технології в ньому. 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  9. ^ "Veteran Hub відновлює лінію підтримки. Вона не працювала через зупинку фінансування USAID". The Village Україна (in Ukrainian). 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  10. ^ "AI Film Festival by Runway | AIFF". aiff.runwayml.com. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  11. ^ Nesvit, Bogdan (2025-08-15). "Why the Best AI Films Don't Feel Artificial at All". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  12. ^ victorfraga (2025-09-14). "AI and I: a very intimate journey". DMovies. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  13. ^ Карпюк, Єлизавета (2025-07-15). "Ukrainian premiere on DTF Magazine: Illya Dutsyk's AI film about the feeling of a lost home". DTF MAGAZINE | DON'T TAKE FAKE. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  14. ^ "HOLYWATER secures $22M to expand mobile microdrama content". Tech.eu. 2026-01-16. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  15. ^ Hrazhdan, Olena. "Ukraine-Born Entertainment Powerhouse Holywater Raises Record $22M to Scale Microdramas in US". www.kyivpost.com. Archived from the original on 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  16. ^ Kilkenny, Katie (January 15, 2026). "Holywater Raises $22 Million in Financing Amid Microdramas Arms Race". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
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