Investments

Thursday, March 20

The EC presents a White Paper for defense; Ukraine will receive two million rounds of ammunition per year.

The EC presents a White Paper for defense; Ukraine will receive two million rounds of ammunition per year. The European Commission and the EU High Representative have introduced the White Paper on European Defense – Readiness 2030. As part of the ReArm Europe plan, an ambitious defense package has al...

Switzerland doubles its aid to Ukraine to $114M for this year’s reconstruction.

Switzerland doubles its aid to Ukraine to $114M for this year’s reconstruction. The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has doubled funding for a competition for Swiss companies operating in Ukraine, increasing it from CHF 50M to CHF 100M ($57M – $114M). Thi...

Vollert, the German giant, is getting ready to build factories in Ukraine.

Vollert, the German giant, is getting ready to build factories in Ukraine. A German industrial consortium led by Vollert Anlagenbau GmbH is launching a network of high-tech factories dedicated to producing prefabricated reinforced concrete structures in Ukraine. These advanc...

Wednesday, March 19

The Bundestag approves reform to Germany’s debt brake mechanism in order to increase defense spending and aid to Ukraine.

The Bundestag approves reform to Germany’s debt brake mechanism in order to increase defense spending and aid to Ukraine. The German government backed a €1T plan to invest in the country’s defense and infrastructure. During an emergency meeting on March 18, the German parliament approved a debt package – amendments...

British investors are ready to invest in the reconstruction of Ukraine; China also seeks to become involved.

British investors are ready to invest in the reconstruction of Ukraine; China also seeks to become involved. During a meeting between Ukrainian Deputy Development Minister Alena Shkrum, British government officials, and businesses, Britain expressed its readiness to invest in Ukraine’s reconstruction a...

European defense giants urge the EC to promote the continent’s technological independence from the US.

European defense giants urge the EC to promote the continent’s technological independence from the US. Around 100 European companies and lobby groups, including defense giants Airbus and Dassault, issued a joint letter calling on the European Commission to take measures to stimulate the development of ...

Monday, March 17

Ukraine needs an economy that grows at an explosive pace to overcome the war’s consequences – Entrepreneur Vyacheslav Mishalov

Ukraine needs an economy that grows at an explosive pace to overcome the war’s consequences – Entrepreneur Vyacheslav Mishalov During preparations for our UBN Network War & Investment live event in Kyiv, we decided to speak about investments with experts. And who is Ukraine’s foremost authority in the investment fie...

Ukraine has selected 64 projects valued at over ₴2B for the joint Ukrainian Recovery Program with the EIB.

Ukraine has selected 64 projects valued at over ₴2B for the joint Ukrainian Recovery Program with the EIB. On March 13-14, the expert working group from the Ministry of Development and Trade selected 64 community projects to receive support under the Ukrainian Recovery Program. By the end of the first day,...

Sunday, March 16

The international order is shifting dramatically under Trump – what does it mean for Ukraine?

The international order is shifting dramatically under Trump – what does it mean for Ukraine? Ukraine Business Network (UBN Network) and Ukraine Business News (UBN) held a live event titled “War & Investments” in Kyiv on March 14. The main topic of discussion was Ukraine’s outl...

Thursday, March 13

An Estonian arms company with production in Ukraine raises €4M, while Swedish Saab AB locates a Ukrainian partner.

An Estonian arms company with production in Ukraine raises €4M, while Swedish Saab AB locates a Ukrainian partner. The Estonian defense firm Frankenburg Technologies secured €4M in investment to develop anti-aircraft missiles. The company’s market value has surged by nearly 200% and now stands at €150M. The ...

Aurora’s logistics plans: Where is the retailer expanding its capacity?

Aurora’s logistics plans: Where is the retailer expanding its capacity? Aurora is continuing to invest in its logistics by opening a distribution center that spans over 7,000 square meters in Stoyanka, Kyiv region. This move marks the first stage of a significant investme...

Furniture retail is actively expanding in Ukraine, with both international and domestic manufacturers investing in new store openings.

Furniture retail is actively expanding in Ukraine, with both international and domestic manufacturers investing in new store openings. In 2024, international company JYSK launched 13 new stores in Ukraine and renovated eight existing ones, bringing the total number of its retail locations to 124. Last year, JYSK invested ₴278.5M ($6....

US startups are collaborating with Ukrainian manufacturers to develop superior drones for the Pentagon.

US startups are collaborating with Ukrainian manufacturers to develop superior drones for the Pentagon. US defense startups have partnered with Ukrainian manufacturers to produce better, war-tested drones for the US military. The Americans have invested billions of dollars in venture capital to develop ...

Wednesday, March 12

While the US and Ukraine strive to reach a deal on minerals, TechMet is already planning to mine lithium in the Kirovograd region.

While the US and Ukraine strive to reach a deal on minerals, TechMet is already planning to mine lithium in the Kirovograd region. TechMet, an Irish mining company that specializes in mineral extraction and is partially owned by the US International Development Finance Corporation, intends to develop a lithium deposit in Ukraine....

What is holding back the development of distributed generation in the regions, and what should the Ukrainian energy system evolve into during the process of European integration?

What is holding back the development of distributed generation in the regions, and what should the Ukrainian energy system evolve into during the process of European integration? According to Anzhelika Slobodyan, an expert from the Association of Small Communities of Ukraine, communities are keen on developing distributed generation to address their critical infrastructure nee...

The largest steel mill in Ukraine is seeking European partners for mining in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The largest steel mill in Ukraine is seeking European partners for mining in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Mauro Longobardo, the CEO of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the largest steel mill in Ukraine, stated during the On the Road to URC 2025 event in Milan, “We urge potential Italian and other European...

Privatization continues to replenish Ukraine’s coffers; a household chemicals plant in Vinnytsia is the next item up for sale.

Privatization continues to replenish Ukraine’s coffers; a household chemicals plant in Vinnytsia is the next item up for sale. During the week of March 3 to 7, the State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) conducted 16 successful online privatization auctions totaling ₴61.33M. The most expensive item was a complex of premises cov...

Tuesday, March 11

The EU launches a €1.6B call for proposals to support small businesses in Ukraine.

The EU launches a €1.6B call for proposals to support small businesses in Ukraine. The EU has initiated a new call for proposals aimed at assisting small businesses in war-affected communities and attracting investment for Ukraine’s reconstruction. An initiative through the Uk...

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end.

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end. Following Donald Trump’s re-election, investor sentiment has become more optimistic about Ukraine’s future. Markets have responded very positively to any advancements toward a long-term an...

Monday, March 10

Ukrainian individuals and businesses have boosted their investments in government bonds by 33%.

Ukrainian individuals and businesses have boosted their investments in government bonds by 33%. According to the Ministry of Finance, as of March 1 over ₴1.84T in government bonds were in circulation, while the investment volume by legal entities and individuals for the year climbed by 33% to ₴2...

The Ukrainian government has allocated ₴13B for reconstruction projects, and France will allocate €200M for these efforts.

The Ukrainian government has allocated ₴13B for reconstruction projects, and France will allocate €200M for these efforts. The state has designated ₴5B for reconstruction projects across 12 regions. This includes 150 projects under a joint program with the EIB, focusing on repair and construction of hospitals, schools, an...

A Turkish business continues its investment in Ukraine: A new wind farm will be built in the Zhytomyr region.

A Turkish business continues its investment in Ukraine: A new wind farm will be built in the Zhytomyr region. Turkey is one of the countries contributing significantly to Ukraine’s energy security, accounting for 8% of renewable energy production in Ukraine, and current Turkish investments in the energy...

Vitagro has invested $50M in agro-processing and expanding its land bank.

Vitagro has invested $50M in agro-processing and expanding its land bank. Since the onset of the full-scale war, the Vitagro group of companies has invested over $50M of its own funds to process and grow its land bank from 60,000 hectares to more than 90,000 hectares. Accor...

Friday, March 7

BGV Group Management requires $450M in investment to launch a graphite project aimed at producing components for lithium-ion batteries.

BGV Group Management requires $450M in investment to launch a graphite project aimed at producing components for lithium-ion batteries. The BGV Graphite project will produce spherical graphite (SPG), a key material for lithium-ion batteries. According to preliminary calculations, it will require approximately $450M in investment, stat...

Thursday, March 6

Ukraine recorded a 35% increase in capital investments over the past year.

Ukraine recorded a 35% increase in capital investments over the past year. Last year’s capital investment totaled ₴534.4B, reflecting a 35.1% rise compared to 2023, according to the State Statistics Service. Most investments came from internal funds belonging to enterp...

Swiss Brugg will partner with a Ukrainian manufacturer to establish the first Ukrainian enterprise to produce plastic PEX pipe.

Swiss Brugg will partner with a Ukrainian manufacturer to establish the first Ukrainian enterprise to produce plastic PEX pipe. Swiss Brugg AG plans to form a joint venture with a Ternopil company, Terpolymergaz, that will produce plastic PEX pipe for both centralized and decentralized heating systems, and will invest €7M. The...

A Turkish construction giant disclosed its investments in Ukraine during the war.

A Turkish construction giant disclosed its investments in Ukraine during the war. Since the onset of the war, ONUR GROUP has invested in several plants that are part of the ONUR group in Ukraine. Specifically: ACTU manufactures dry building mixtures and is located in western Ukrain...

Wednesday, March 5

ReArm Europe: Von der Leyen presents an €800B EU rearmament plan.

ReArm Europe: Von der Leyen presents an €800B EU rearmament plan. The European Commission President announced: The first point of the plan is to expand the use of public defense funding at the national level. The EU will propose bypassing the EU’s Growth and S...

Astarta will build a new $76M oilseed plant in the Khmelnytskyi region.

Astarta will build a new $76M oilseed plant in the Khmelnytskyi region. The Board of Directors of Astarta Holding has approved a decision to commence a new investment project – the construction of an oilseed processing facility, particularly soybeans and rapeseed, in the ...

Global Ocean Link has launched 25,000 tons of additional storage capacity at Ukraine’s deepest container terminal.

Global Ocean Link has launched 25,000 tons of additional storage capacity at Ukraine’s deepest container terminal. The logistics company continues to develop its capabilities. In February, two new warehouses for the storage and accumulation of cargo opened at the TIS terminal (Odesa). Notably, this terminal is Ukr...

Tuesday, March 4

Ukraine could face losses of up to €4B annually if the EU cancels trade preferences, making increased processing a potential solution.

Ukraine could face losses of up to €4B annually if the EU cancels trade preferences, making increased processing a potential solution. The Ukrainian economy stands to lose between €3.5B and €4B each year if the EU does not extend trade preferences for Ukraine, which are set to expire on June 6, 2025. The EU’s share of Ukraine&#...

In the Lviv region, a new $30M Philip Morris factory has achieved its planned annual capacity.

In the Lviv region, a new $30M Philip Morris factory has achieved its planned annual capacity. At the start of the year, Philip Morris in Ukraine brought its new factory in the Lviv region, which was launched in May 2024, up to its planned operating capacity. The facility features five producti...

Monday, March 3

Lithuania is investing €20M in Ukraine’s defense industry, and a Norwegian missile manufacturer will launch a joint venture in Ukraine.

Lithuania is investing €20M in Ukraine’s defense industry, and a Norwegian missile manufacturer will launch a joint venture in Ukraine. Lithuania is dedicating €20M to developing the Ukrainian defense sector and has initiated the establishment of joint weapon production facilities. The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced plans to...

The US is preparing to restart Nord Stream 2, and international investors are acquiring assets related to Russia.

The US is preparing to restart Nord Stream 2, and international investors are acquiring assets related to Russia. The US is formulating a project to reactivate the Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2. According to the FT, this initiative is associated with Matthias Warnig, a close Putin ally, who led Nord Stream 2...

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance.

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance. French President Emmanuel Macron says that at the EU summit on March 6, a new large-scale package of financial assistance to Ukraine will be considered. The summit’s goal is to strengthen suppor...

Friday, February 28

Ukraine will launch the Finnish-Ukrainian Investment Fund to restore and strengthen its economy.

Ukraine will launch the Finnish-Ukrainian Investment Fund to restore and strengthen its economy. Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada adopted a law, On Ratification of the Framework Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of Finland on Projects Financed under the Finnish-Ukrainia...

Thursday, February 27

Horizon Capital is considering the establishment of a fund to attract investment to Ukraine.

Horizon Capital is considering the establishment of a fund to attract investment to Ukraine. The American private equity firm, one of the largest in the Ukrainian market, is exploring the creation of a catalyst fund designed to invest in Ukrainian companies alongside major foreign investors s...

The construction of two agro-processing plants has begun in Ukraine’s largest industrial park, with two more planned.

The construction of two agro-processing plants has begun in Ukraine’s largest industrial park, with two more planned. These two new agriculture processing plants are being developed in the Carbon-Neutral Eco-Agro-Hub Podillia-Horodok industrial park (Khmelnytskyi region), which currently spans 150 hectares, making it...

A Ukrainian titanium company is working to attract four American investors for projects in Ukraine.

A Ukrainian titanium company is working to attract four American investors for projects in Ukraine. Velta, a Ukrainian titanium company, is actively negotiating with four potential American investors regarding joint mining and processing projects in the country, said the company’s CEO, Andriy ...

Tuesday, February 25

Gas procurement, renewable energy, and electricity market integration: EU to assist Ukraine in rebuilding its energy system.

Gas procurement, renewable energy, and electricity market integration: EU to assist Ukraine in rebuilding its energy system. The European Commission has proposed a new assistance package to expedite the integration of Ukraine’s energy market with its European counterpart, aiming for the electricity market’s full integ...

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression.

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression. Given its economic strength, the EU can allocate around €250B each year to defense. This expenditure, which represents 1.5% of the EU’s GDP, would enable Europe to mobilize around 300,000 soldie...

Metinvest has boosted its ore exports, continues to invest in Ukraine, and is constructing a plant in Europe.

Metinvest has boosted its ore exports, continues to invest in Ukraine, and is constructing a plant in Europe. In 2024, the Metinvest mining and metallurgical group significantly increased its total exports and sales of iron ore raw materials to over 12 million tons and notably reduced production costs, said C...

Monday, February 24

The war has not halted the Ukrainian M&A market, but it is altering its priorities.

The war has not halted the Ukrainian M&A market, but it is altering its priorities. The increase in overall activity among international investors last year in the M&A sector may provide an additional impetus for inward investment in Ukraine. Despite the war and the accompanying ...

The Zhytomyr Airport, with an annual passenger capacity of 300,000, seeks $20M in investment.

The Zhytomyr Airport, with an annual passenger capacity of 300,000, seeks $20M in investment. Local authorities are evaluating the possibility of restoring and relaunching the Zhytomyr International Airport, which was inactive from 1990 to 2014 before some minor operations were restored, accor...

Friday, February 21

Where in Ukraine did investors put their money in 2024?

Where in Ukraine did investors put their money in 2024? Last year, there were no investment deals in Ukraine worth over $200M, whereas in 2023, the largest M&A deal reached a value of $500M, according to analysts. Foreign investors accounted for 45% of...

Where foreign capital will invest into Ukraine depends on the war.

Where foreign capital will invest into Ukraine depends on the war. The President of the Kyiv School of Economics, Tymofiy Mylovanov, outlined three possible scenarios for the development of events on the front that will determine the dynamics of future foreign invest...

Thursday, February 20

McKinsey recorded a recovery in the private equity market last year.

McKinsey recorded a recovery in the private equity market last year. After two years of uncertainty, the private equity (PE) market began to show signs of recovery in 2024. The main drivers were an increase in the number of deals, a rise in investment exits, and a decr...

Demand at primary government bond auctions has dropped to a low point.

Demand at primary government bond auctions has dropped to a low point. On February 18, the Ministry of Finance raised ₴249.42M for the state budget at an auction for domestic government bonds, which is ₴770.58M less than the previous week. These are the results from the ...

Wednesday, February 19

Austrian Kreisel has finished construction of a €14M building materials plant in the Lviv region.

Austrian Kreisel has finished construction of a €14M building materials plant in the Lviv region. Kreisel, a company from the Fixit Gruppe concern, completed the construction of a building materials and systems plant in the village of Pisky (Lviv region); total project investment amounts to almost...

Metinvest is doubling its investment in iron ore assets and allocating a substantial amount of funds toward developing renewable energy.

Metinvest is doubling its investment in iron ore assets and allocating a substantial amount of funds toward developing renewable energy. In 2025, Metinvest Group plans to invest ₴5.7B ($135M) in the development of the Kryvyi Rih mining and processing plants. Compared to 2024, the company will increase its investment in iron ore assets ...

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