Investments

Friday, May 16

The IFC may allocate €5M to the Flyer One Ventures investment fund for projects in Ukraine.

The IFC may allocate €5M to the Flyer One Ventures investment fund for projects in Ukraine. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) from the World Bank Group may contribute €5M to the Flyer One Ventures (F1V) Fund to invest in technology companies in Ukraine, as well as in Central and Ea...

In Ukraine, only 3,500 out of the 20,000 identified mineral deposits are currently being developed.

In Ukraine, only 3,500 out of the 20,000 identified mineral deposits are currently being developed. The signing of the Agreement on the Establishment of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund has sparked optimism that tangible investment will finally reach Ukraine’s geological e...

Polish investment in Ukraine decreased by 10% last year. Why?

Polish investment in Ukraine decreased by 10% last year. Why? According to Gremi Personal analysts, in 2024 the volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) from Poland to Ukraine amounted to $172.5M, which is 10% less than in 2023, when the figure reached $191.6M....

NBU currency control complicates international deals and holds back the M&A market.

NBU currency control complicates international deals and holds back the M&A market. Currency controls instituted by the National Bank of Ukraine complicate the conclusion of international M&A deals, experts noted during the Ukrainian PE & VC Summit conference in Warsaw. The p...

Thursday, May 15

Ukraine has finalized all of the steps that are necessary to establish the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.

Ukraine has finalized all of the steps that are necessary to establish the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. Recently, the Ukrainian Agency for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) signed two more agreements related to the fund’s launch. These...

The largest Ukrainian mineral water producer has launched its first solar power plant. How much will it save?

The largest Ukrainian mineral water producer has launched its first solar power plant. How much will it save? IDS Ukraine Group has initiated its own solar power generation. A 1.4 MW solar power plant is now operational at the Myrhorod Mineral Water Plant, generating up to 600 kWh even in cloudy weather. This...

The IFC is set to invest $3B in Ukraine within the next 18 months.

The IFC is set to invest $3B in Ukraine within the next 18 months. According to regional manager Alfonso Garcia Mora, since the full-scale Russian invasion the IFC, part of the World Bank Group, has ramped up its investment in Ukraine by nearly 300%. To date, $2.2B h...

Wednesday, May 14

The Minerals Deal: A Critical Step in Ukraine’s Path Towards Independence

The Minerals Deal: A Critical Step in Ukraine’s Path Towards Independence In his infamous 2021 essay, “On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians”, published just 7 months before the full-scale invasion, President Putin insisted that the “true sovereignty of Ukraine...

Mining of minerals in Ukraine under the deal with the US won’t commence until after 2040.

Mining of minerals in Ukraine under the deal with the US won’t commence until after 2040. According to industry sources, the subsoil agreement forged by US President Donald Trump with Ukraine is unlikely to generate substantial returns for at least a decade, and it will necessitate conside...

Tuesday, May 13

Ukraine expects the mineral deal with the US to be fully operational within a few weeks and that it will help to ensure national security.

Ukraine expects the mineral deal with the US to be fully operational within a few weeks and that it will help to ensure national security. Through this agreement, Ukraine has finally become not just a recipient of support but a full-fledged US partner, noted the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, adding that t...

The European Commission has finalized its initial contracts for investments in Ukraine’s defense sector,

The European Commission has finalized its initial contracts for investments in Ukraine’s defense sector, with the EU allocating €900M for weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine sourced from profits generated by frozen Russian assets. Deputy Secretary General of the EU Foreign Affairs Service Charles Fri...

Global VC investment breaks records thanks to AI.

Global VC investment breaks records thanks to AI. In the first quarter of the year, global venture capital investment reached $126.3B, the highest in 11 quarters, according to the KPMG Q1’25 Venture Pulse Report. The main driver is artificial i...

Ukrainian startups can secure significant investment, with a focus on available funding avenues.

Ukrainian startups can secure significant investment, with a focus on available funding avenues. The European Innovation Council (EIC) is a central initiative within the Horizon Europe framework established by the European Commission, designed to identify, develop, and scale innovative technologi...

Monday, May 12

A US investment company wants to buy a stake in the pipeline through which Russia exports gas to the EU.

A US investment company wants to buy a stake in the pipeline through which Russia exports gas to the EU. American Elliott Investment Management, one of the most influential investment companies in the world, is negotiating to buy a stake in a package of infrastructure assets, including the pipeline throu...

The NBU has eased currency restrictions to encourage foreign investment.

The NBU has eased currency restrictions to encourage foreign investment. The National Bank has launched a “stimulating currency liberalization” aimed at attracting foreign capital to Ukraine. Its essence is to create a mechanism that will encourage foreign inve...

Friday, May 9

Ukraine ratified the mineral agreement with the US: What do we need to know about the partnership?

Ukraine ratified the mineral agreement with the US: What do we need to know about the partnership? The first contribution will come from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). According to Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine has not yet signed two other agr...

Ukrainian farmers are investing in orchards and exporting products to the EU and the Middle East.

Ukrainian farmers are investing in orchards and exporting products to the EU and the Middle East. The Dniester Gardens company plans to plant 30 hectares of apricot trees in Bukovyna in 2025. This enterprise has been operating for 15 years and grows agricultural products on an area of 338 hectares...

Defense IT company TEKEVER, with offices in Ukraine, became a unicorn after attracting $500M.

Defense IT company TEKEVER, with offices in Ukraine, became a unicorn after attracting $500M. Portuguese IT startup TEKEVER, specializing in developing AI-equipped reconnaissance drones, raised approximately $500M in investment, boosting its valuation to $1.25B. Investors fully supported this ...

Thursday, May 8

Do the details of the subsoil agreement with the US ensure parity?

Do the details of the subsoil agreement with the US ensure parity? The framework intergovernmental agreement between Ukraine and the US apparently contains two unpublished documents that were signed in Washington. According to these documents, the American side will ...

The US-Ukraine mineral resources agreement provides the $1.2B Black Iron ore project a boost.

The US-Ukraine mineral resources agreement provides the $1.2B Black Iron ore project a boost. Canadian mining company Black Iron Inc., which operates the Shymanivske iron ore project, has supported the signing of a joint mineral resources agreement between Ukraine and the US, hoping that the d...

Norwegian Norfund has identified priority areas for €14.5M in investment in Ukraine.

Norwegian Norfund has identified priority areas for €14.5M in investment in Ukraine. Ukrainian leadership from the Ministry of Finance held a working meeting with representatives of the Norwegian Norfund investment fund, during which they discussed opportunities for Ukraine’s re...

Ukraine real estate developers will launch several shopping malls in Kyiv.

Ukraine real estate developers will launch several shopping malls in Kyiv. Next year, A Development will open two shopping complexes in Kyiv: The White Lines shopping mall and the A-Station passage. The White Lines shopping mall will open in early 2026, covering an area of 2...

Wednesday, May 7

What difficulties await investors who are interested in the mineral deal between Ukraine and the US?

What difficulties await investors who are interested in the mineral deal between Ukraine and the US? The agreement on joint investment in Ukrainian subsoil does not yet promise quick profits. The agreement encompasses all types of resources, from oil and gas to various metals and minerals. While Ukra...

The reconstruction investment fund needs guarantees that will be ratified by the Ukrainian Parliament.

The reconstruction investment fund needs guarantees that will be ratified by the Ukrainian Parliament. Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Kachka explained that the mineral agreement with the US, which provides for the creation of a separate investment fund, will be ratified solely by the Ukrainian side. ...

A German drone manufacturer with assets in Ukraine raises €160M and becomes a unicorn.

A German drone manufacturer with assets in Ukraine raises €160M and becomes a unicorn. Autonomous UAV manufacturer Quantum Systems from Germany has secured €160M in Series C funding, led by the British venture capital firm Balderton Capital. The funds will be used for researching and de...

Ukraine will need $300B in investment for its post-war recovery.

Ukraine will need $300B in investment for its post-war recovery. According to a KSE report, Ukraine’s GDP is projected to grow by about 3% in 2025, and after the war ends in 2026-2027, the growth rate is expected to accelerate. One critically important factor in ma...

Tuesday, May 6

The US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund will be operational within a few months.

The US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund will be operational within a few months. According to Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko: “Our task is to do it as quickly as possible. I think it will take months, not years.” According to the WSJ, oil and gas projects are likel...

A modern potato storage facility with a capacity of up to 10,000 tons will be built in the Chernihiv region.

A modern potato storage facility with a capacity of up to 10,000 tons will be built in the Chernihiv region. This year, the Desna farm plans to construct a modern storage facility capable of handling 8,000-10,000 tons of potatoes in the Chernihiv region. The company will secure funding through the Affordable...

Monday, May 5

On May 8, the Ukrainian Parliament plans to ratify the economic partnership agreement with the US regarding the establishment of a Reconstruction Investment Fund.

On May 8, the Ukrainian Parliament plans to ratify the economic partnership agreement with the US regarding the establishment of a Reconstruction Investment Fund. The agreement with the US entails the establishment of the Reconstruction Investment Fund, which will be jointly managed by Kyiv and the Washington. The fund will be registered in the US, but the acco...

The long game: Profits from the US mineral deal may not materialize for more than 10 years.

The long game: Profits from the US mineral deal may not materialize for more than 10 years. The returns from the Ukraine-US mineral deal are likely to emerge in 10 years or more, because investors will encounter specific challenges in implementing projects connected with it. The development ...

How has the war impacted Ukraine’s venture capital market?

How has the war impacted Ukraine’s venture capital market? With the onset of the Russian full-scale invasion, many foreign investors halted their funding of Ukrainian startups due to heightened risk and instability. Some companies relocated their operations a...

Where are agricultural enterprises investing, and how are they developing in Ukraine?

Where are agricultural enterprises investing, and how are they developing in Ukraine? A major sunflower oil producer, Oliyar, is diversifying its business and plans to build a poultry farm in the Shchyretsk village council area (Lviv region) with a total capacity of up to 2.3 million b...

Investors are being sought in Ukraine across various industries.

Investors are being sought in Ukraine across various industries. In the Chernihiv region, a newly built flour mill with a capacity of 130 tons per day and grain warehouses able to hold over 20,000 tons are on the market for $2.6M. The facility is situated 30 kilome...

Friday, May 2

Ukraine and the US have signed a historic critic minerals deal.

Ukraine and the US have signed a historic critic minerals deal. Here are the key provisions of the subsoil agreement: Full ownership and control remain with Ukraine. All resources within the country’s territory and territorial waters belong to Ukraine. It is...

The US will contribute weapons, but how will the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine work?

The US will contribute weapons, but how will the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine work? The US plans to supply weapons to Ukraine in addition to direct funding, and this may also encompass new military assistance, such as air defense systems for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine will contribut...

Billions in investment will be necessary to extract Ukraine’s various minerals.

Billions in investment will be necessary to extract Ukraine’s various minerals. The US and Ukraine signed a subsoil agreement on April 30. However, the true value of Ukraine’s minerals remains uncertain. U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the worth of Ukraine’s subsoi...

Ukrainian companies’ debt reduction exceeded foreign direct investment by 200%.

Ukrainian companies’ debt reduction exceeded foreign direct investment by 200%. Ukrainian businesses reduced their net debt over 2022-2024 by increasing their liquid funds and deposits and reducing debt to Ukrainian banks by $21B, which is 200% more than foreign investment over t...

Thursday, May 1

DTEK plans to construct energy storage facilities in Ukraine with a total capacity of up to 500 MW.

DTEK plans to construct energy storage facilities in Ukraine with a total capacity of up to 500 MW. DTEK Renewables Finance has announced on the Irish Stock Exchange’s website its intention to undertake large-scale projects aimed at creating energy storage facilities (ESF) in Ukraine. Conseque...

The EBA reports that its member companies have announced over $3B in investment since 2022.

The EBA reports that its member companies have announced over $3B in investment since 2022. These announcements include investments starting from $10M, with the total exceeding $3B. Specifically, $287M represents completed projects, $2.57B is currently being implemented, and $172M is planned...

A juice production plant will be built in in Bukovyna, in the western part of Ukraine.

A juice production plant will be built in in Bukovyna, in the western part of Ukraine. Construction of the Interjuice Bukovyna juice concentrate production plant is underway in the village of Kobolchyn, Chernivtsi region. The enterprise will be able to process up to 1,500 tons of fruit...

Wednesday, April 30

The economic partnership agreement with the US has become more equal.

The economic partnership agreement with the US has become more equal. It will cover all resources, including oil and gas. President Zelenskyy said that, according to a report by government officials on the progress of negotiations with the US on the conclusion of an eco...

Ukraine is the most attractive destination for European investment, as it has the potential to become an industrial hub within the EU during its recovery process.

Ukraine is the most attractive destination for European investment, as it has the potential to become an industrial hub within the EU during its recovery process. The most promising location for European investment is Ukraine. Given that the country’s recovery will adhere to EU standards, the country is positioned to evolve into a dynamic industrial hub i...

A shopping and hotel complex spanning over 4,500 square meters is set to open in a resort town in the Lviv region.

A shopping and hotel complex spanning over 4,500 square meters is set to open in a resort town in the Lviv region. The new Park complex, featuring more than 4,500 square meters of space, will be located in Truskavets. Plans include several restaurants, a large grocery market, a spa, clothing and other household go...

Tuesday, April 29

The Ukrainian government is seeking agribusinesses willing to attract $10M to scale their operations.

The Ukrainian government is seeking agribusinesses willing to attract $10M to scale their operations. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine has announced a call for investment projects from agricultural enterprises looking to modernize and expand into new markets. The goal is to create a consolid...

The inflow of foreign investment into Ukraine is slowing down.

The inflow of foreign investment into Ukraine is slowing down. The investment climate in Ukraine has never been easy for investors but ongoing war has only worsened the situation. In 2024, the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ukraine decreased by $1...

South Korean ITOXI invests in two glass factories in Ukraine.

South Korean ITOXI invests in two glass factories in Ukraine. The two glass factories will be developed by City One Development and located in the City of Glass industrial park in Berezan, Kyiv region, and the Galicia industrial park in Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk r...

OKKO aims to become a prominent player in the wind energy market by developing wind farms and seeking additional financing.

OKKO aims to become a prominent player in the wind energy market by developing wind farms and seeking additional financing. The OKKO group plans to initiate several large wind energy projects and has already started working on their implementation. Construction of the Ivanychi wind farm in the Volyn region is already under...

A Ukrainian agroholding has acquired one of the largest poultry producers in Spain.

A Ukrainian agroholding has acquired one of the largest poultry producers in Spain. MHP, the Ukrainian agro-industrial company, has become the majority shareholder in Uvesa, a leading Spanish poultry firm. In March, MHP secured 41% of Uvesa’s shares and later entered into addit...

Monday, April 28

An industrial park in the Kyiv region plans to attract 30 residents and $250M in investment by 2030.

An industrial park in the Kyiv region plans to attract 30 residents and $250M in investment by 2030. The Bila Tserkva Industrial Park will not revise its strategic development plan, which aims to draw 30 resident companies and $250M in investment by 2030 while creating up to 4,000 jobs, said Andriy R...

The SPFU is selling a distillery in the Ternopil region for ₴162M and preparing new lots for investors.

The SPFU is selling a distillery in the Ternopil region for ₴162M and preparing new lots for investors. The State Property Fund (SPFU) has announced the second auction for the sale of a single property complex belonging to the Zarubynskyi Distillery state enterprise in the Ternopil region with a startin...

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