Artfromukraine Gallery Uses Fixed Revenue Split Model
The new digital platform allocates 70% of sales to artists while supporting a medical battalion through a 5% donation.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Founder Caspar Ejsing has launched artfromukraine, a digital platform that connects Ukrainian artists with international buyers. Operated by Danish IT firm cspaar, the project distributes revenue across artist payouts, operating costs, and humanitarian support.
Why it matters
This model provides a structured approach to supporting creators in conflict zones while maintaining business viability through a transparent revenue-sharing mechanism. It highlights how digital storefronts can scale international exposure and financial support for artists during wartime.
The gallery model allocates 70% of each sale to artists, with 25% covering operating costs and 5% directed to the Hospitallers Medical Battalion. The platform is currently expanding its roster of Ukrainian artists for international buyers.
The players
Caspar Ejsing
Founder of the online gallery artfromukraine who previously resided in Kyiv for two years.
cspaar
A Danish IT company that develops and operates the digital infrastructure for the artfromukraine platform.
Hospitallers Medical Battalion
A volunteer-led paramedic organization that receives 5% of all sales proceeds from the platform.
The details
The platform operates via a standardized split where 100% of revenue is earmarked across three categories to ensure transparency. Danish IT company cspaar manages the digital infrastructure to facilitate these cross-border transactions. Long-term plans include localizing payment systems and partnerships by establishing a formal Ukrainian company to streamline operations.
Timeline
Caspar Ejsing resided in Kyiv for a two-year period spanning 2024 to 2026.
Market Landscape
This project follows the pattern set by the Spend With Ukraine project in leveraging digital platforms to provide international commercial exposure to artists in the region. It reflects a growing trend of niche, mission-driven galleries using tech to sustain local industries during wartime.
Entrepreneurs should track the efficacy of tiered revenue-sharing models when scaling international marketplaces for niche goods. This platform model demonstrates how clearly defining cost, payout, and donation segments can facilitate trust among global customers.
The takeaway
The platform demonstrates a clear, transparent split of revenue that keeps operating costs distinct from charitable outflows. Operators should consider whether establishing local entities in partner countries could similarly reduce friction in cross-border payment processing.
Further reading
For more on how organizations manage mission-based revenue, see our section on Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KyivPost.
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