Investments

Friday, January 17

Businesses have increased their activity and investment forecasts for the next 12 months.

Businesses have increased their activity and investment forecasts for the next 12 months. For the second month in a row, businesses have improved their business activity estimates for the next 12 months, maintaining optimistic forecasts for attracting investment but anticipating moderate i...

New details about the new Knauf plant in the Ternopil region: The German company is relocating one of its factories to Ukraine.

New details about the new Knauf plant in the Ternopil region: The German company is relocating one of its factories to Ukraine. German Knauf, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of building materials, plans to launch a second factory in Ukraine by the end of the year. However, the company will not build the factory ...

Thursday, January 16

In 2024, industrial parks attracted investment despite the war.

In 2024, industrial parks attracted investment despite the war. By the end of 2024, 25 factories in economic sectors including food production, agro-processing, building materials production, woodworking, and mechanical engineering have been built or are being bui...

A startup that counters disinformation campaigns raises $1.6M and plans to scale.

A startup that counters disinformation campaigns raises $1.6M and plans to scale. Ukrainian startup LetsData, which uses artificial intelligence to detect disinformation campaigns, has raised $1.6M in a pre-seed round led by SMOK Ventures, with participation from Wayra, Tilia Impac...

Wednesday, January 15

South Korean HD Hyundai will build a customs and logistics hub in the Lviv region.

South Korean HD Hyundai will build a customs and logistics hub in the Lviv region. The First Deputy Chairman of the Lviv Regional Development Agency, Andriy Godyk, met with representatives from the South Korean company HD Hyundai XiteSolution to discuss the supply of specialized equ...

Tuesday, January 14

DTEK will spend €140M to install six energy storage facilities in different regions of Ukraine.

DTEK will spend €140M to install six energy storage facilities in different regions of Ukraine. Private energy company DTEK is implementing Ukraine’s first large-scale project to create a portfolio of energy storage systems and has already signed a contract with Fluence to install them. The six ...

The Ministry of Economy will increase financing for investment nannies in 2025 and launch around ten new projects with businesses.

The Ministry of Economy will increase financing for investment nannies in 2025 and launch around ten new projects with businesses. The Ministry of Economy plans to increase funding for the investment nanny projects in 2025, providing funds to dozens of new projects, said Deputy Minister of Economy Andriy Telyupa. Answering a ques...

Ukraine seeks an investor for an engine parts manufacturing enterprise that exports products to 35 countries.

Ukraine seeks an investor for an engine parts manufacturing enterprise that exports products to 35 countries. On March 12, the State Property Fund will sell the state’s 100% stake of the authorized capital belonging to the Motordetal-Konotop enterprise in the Sumy region. The plant produces cylinder lin...

Monday, January 13

Head of Piraeus Bank in Ukraine Has Been Elected Chairman of the FLIFI.

Head of Piraeus Bank in Ukraine Has Been Elected Chairman of the FLIFI. CEO of Piraeus Bank in Ukraine, Yannis Kyriakopoulos, has been elected Chairman of the Forum of Leading International Financial Institutions (FLIFI), which operates under the umbrella of the American ...

Friday, January 10

The EIB will provide €100M in financing for recovery projects in Ukrainian communities.

The EIB will provide €100M in financing for recovery projects in Ukrainian communities. The selection of projects has started within the framework of Ukraine Recovery Program III, and the EIB will provide €100M for their implementation, said Deputy Minister of Community Development Oleks...

Thursday, January 9

Ukraine needs security guarantees to stimulate international investment in industrial production; Metinvest introduces AI to save resources at Zaporizhstal.

Ukraine needs security guarantees to stimulate international investment in industrial production; Metinvest introduces AI to save resources at Zaporizhstal. Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of the mining and metallurgical company Metinvest, said that 2025 should be the year of recovery for the devastated Ukrainian economy, but this requires security guarantees that w...

Western investors are ready to build 1.5 GW of generation capacity in Ukraine, but the lack of war risk insurance delays investment.

Western investors are ready to build 1.5 GW of generation capacity in Ukraine, but the lack of war risk insurance delays investment. Oleksandr Kharchenko, director of the Energy Research Center, said that American and European investors are ready to invest in Ukrainian energy despite the war and have potential projects to construct...

A company from the Nova group issues another ₴290M in bonds; Nova Poshta increases parcel delivery by 15%.

A company from the Nova group issues another ₴290M in bonds; Nova Poshta increases parcel delivery by 15%. NovaPay from the Nova Group of companies, which includes postal operator Nova Poshta, placed three more issues of bonds – series G, H, and I – for ₴290M ($6.9M). The 1 to 12-month issues have an inter...

An international company has acquired a Ukrainian wine producer and plans to develop the brand; this is the first such deal in 15 years. Founded in 2020, Ukrainian wine producer 46 Parallel has become part of the international group of companies Vinos de la Luz. After an agreement was signed in December 2024, 100% of 46 Parallel shares...

German company Knauf is investing €150M in its second building materials plant in Ukraine.

German company Knauf is investing €150M in its second building materials plant in Ukraine. The German company Knauf has begun constructing a new plant in Ukraine to produce plasterboard and dry building mixes. The enterprise will be in the town of Borshchiv in the Ternopil region. The secon...

Wednesday, January 8

Ukraine’s 100th industrial park, with ₴1B in investment, has been registered; the government is introducing eco-industrial sites.

Ukraine’s 100th industrial park, with ₴1B in investment, has been registered; the government is introducing eco-industrial sites. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the creation of another industrial park, which will be in the Kyiv region. With the approval, 100 industrial parks will be operating in Ukraine. The new Myronivka...

Tuesday, January 7

Ukraine has approved energy independence passports for each region in order to stimulate distributed generation investment.

Ukraine has approved energy independence passports for each region in order to stimulate distributed generation investment. The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development and the Ministry of Energy have approved energy independence passports for each region of Ukraine. The regional energy passport is a comprehensive...

The market for investments and M&A in Ukraine reached $1.2B in 2024.

The market for investments and M&A in Ukraine reached $1.2B in 2024. According to analysts, the volume of announced and completed M&A deals in Ukraine, including corporate deals, venture capital transactions in the technology sector, and state-owned property privat...

Ukraine’s privatization revenue in 2024 near a record ₴12B.

Ukraine’s privatization revenue in 2024 near a record ₴12B. The total amount of revenue from large and small privatizations may reach almost ₴12B ($292M) after the completion of all of 2024’s transactions, the Ministry of Economy reports. According to th...

A Ukrainian businessman has revealed his plans for a recently acquired tractor plant, the oldest in Poland.

A Ukrainian businessman has revealed his plans for a recently acquired tractor plant, the oldest in Poland. Ukrainian businessman Oleg Krot, who recently acquired the Ursus tractor company in Poland, plans to resume its normal operations. The new owner intends to launch production at two industrial sites, m...

Monday, January 6

Foreign direct investment in Ukraine decreased by 14% over the year.

Foreign direct investment in Ukraine decreased by 14% over the year. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Ukraine amounted to $3.98B in the first 11 months of 2024, which is 14% less than in the same period in 2023. Net foreign direct investment (excluding FDI ou...

Retail development in Ukraine: Chains open new outlets and gather financing for scaling.

Retail development in Ukraine: Chains open new outlets and gather financing for scaling. A new McDonald’s restaurant with an area of 465 square meters has opened in Kyiv. This is the chain’s 109th establishment that is currently operating in Ukraine out of a total 124 existing loc...

Tuesday, December 24

Where is Ukraine’s Economic Security Lacking, and How Can It Be Fixed?

Where is Ukraine’s Economic Security Lacking, and How Can It Be Fixed? Vadym Melnyk has extensive experience in the field of economic security, having worked in various state institutions, including the State Fiscal Service, before establishing the Economic Security Bure...

Monday, December 23

What further defensive support have Ukraine’s partners promised?

What further defensive support have Ukraine’s partners promised? In January next year, the UK and its partners will supply Ukraine with thousands of combat drones as part of the Maritime and Drone Capability Coalitions. Britain will also continue training Ukrainian...

Thursday, December 19

Piraeus Bank sponsored the War & Politics Live event in Kyiv: What the Future Holds for Ukraine in 2025.

Piraeus Bank sponsored the War & Politics Live event in Kyiv: What the Future Holds for Ukraine in 2025. On December 13, the UBN Network hosted an event titled “WAR & POLITICS: POST US ELECTIONS – WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR UKRAINE.” As the general sponsor of UBN’s series of ev...

Within the framework of European integration, Ukraine is changing its approach to the search for minerals.

Within the framework of European integration, Ukraine is changing its approach to the search for minerals. The Verkhovna Rada has made amendments to the national program for the development of Ukraine’s mineral and raw material base until 2030, which takes into account the low funding level and Ukrai...

Wednesday, December 18

A Canadian company will acquire several solar power plant in Ivano-Frankivsk, increasing its Ukrainian portfolio to seven plants.

A Canadian company will acquire several solar power plant in Ivano-Frankivsk, increasing its Ukrainian portfolio to seven plants. The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has granted permission to TIU 1, part of the Canadian group TIU Canada, to acquire control over four solar power plants in Ivano-Frankivsk. The company will acqui...

Vitagro will invest another $2M in the coming years to produce agricultural products.

Vitagro will invest another $2M in the coming years to produce agricultural products. In 2025-2026, the VITAGRO group of companies will invest an additional $2M to make plant protection products, micro fertilizers, and seeds the group’s top manager Serhiy Savchuk said. Vitagro Pa...

Tuesday, December 17

Ukraine has presented Japan with priority projects for investment in 2025.

Ukraine has presented Japan with priority projects for investment in 2025. Ukraine has presented the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with 2025’s priority projects for financing. These are in finance, infrastructure, energy, the agricultural sector, humani...

Monday, December 16

Ukraine’s largest alternative electricity producer invests €300M in constructing a 200 MW wind farm.

Ukraine’s largest alternative electricity producer invests €300M in constructing a 200 MW wind farm. Ukraine’s largest alternative electricity producer – Elementum Energy, owned by the international VR Capital Group, has launched a 200 MW wind farm project in western Ukraine. The power plant wi...

Thursday, December 12

Ukraine is developing its own long-range weapons to counter Russia and is testing new missiles.

Ukraine is developing its own long-range weapons to counter Russia and is testing new missiles. The Ukrainian government is preparing for a reduction in Western military aid next year and is trying to increase its domestic weapons production capacity. The emphasis is on weapon systems that can p...

An Irish company invests €280M in a building materials plant in the Lviv region.

An Irish company invests €280M in a building materials plant in the Lviv region. The Kingspan Group will build a building materials production plant in the Murovans’ka AH (Lviv region). The company will invest €280M in constructing an innovative, sustainable building materia...

A Ukrainian Agro giant continues its expansion strategy in international markets.

A Ukrainian Agro giant continues its expansion strategy in international markets. Agroholding MHP, the largest chicken producer in Ukraine, has submitted an offer to acquire UVESA Group, a leader in the Spanish poultry and pork production markets that was founded in 1964. MHP empha...

Wednesday, December 11

A new industrial park with a ₴2.4B total investment will be built in the Khmelnytskyi region.

A new industrial park with a ₴2.4B total investment will be built in the Khmelnytskyi region. The Cabinet of Ministers has entered into the register a new industrial park, Teofipol Eco Park, in the Khmelnytskyi region, creating more than 1,550 jobs on 30.8 hectares. The total volume of capital...

Ukrainian holding company will strengthen the US in the fight against China in the global titanium market by building a $100M plant.

Ukrainian holding company will strengthen the US in the fight against China in the global titanium market by building a $100M plant. The US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) has issued a letter of intent to provide $60M in financing with a 20-year maturity to Velta Holding U.S. Inc., the parent company of Ukrainian titanium producer Velta....

Monday, December 9

Privatization: Ukrbud, a state-owned construction company, is being prepared for sale; the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyy port deal is under threat.

Privatization: Ukrbud, a state-owned construction company, is being prepared for sale; the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyy port deal is under threat. The State Property Fund (SPFU) has determined the starting price for the sale of the state-owned stake in the Construction Company Ukrbud – ₴262.6M. The privatization terms and starting price have yet...

Friday, December 6

Europe rushes to create a €500B defense fund as Trump nears his return to the White House.

Europe rushes to create a €500B defense fund as Trump nears his return to the White House. EU countries are discussing a €500B joint fund for defense projects and arms purchases. US President-Elect Trump’s threat to scrap security guarantees for NATO allies that underspend on defense and su...

France wants to be part of the logistics, energy, and telecommunications recovery in Ukraine.

France wants to be part of the logistics, energy, and telecommunications recovery in Ukraine. France is committed to facilitating the participation of French companies and other stakeholders in Ukraine’s reconstruction. In addition to concessional loans, export insurance, and military ri...

Thursday, December 5

Twice as many new residential complexes are being built in the Lviv region than in Kyiv.

Twice as many new residential complexes are being built in the Lviv region than in Kyiv. During the war, the undisputed leader in construction activity in Ukraine has been he Lviv region, where 35% of new buildings are being built. In the almost three years since the war began, constructi...

Ukrainian household solar power generation capacity exceeds 1.5 GW: Where has the most been installed?

Ukrainian household solar power generation capacity exceeds 1.5 GW: Where has the most been installed? The total capacity of solar power generation installed by private households in Ukraine has already exceeded 1.5 GW. The regions have published data on the number of installed installations. Still, in...

A Polish broad-gauge operator expands in anticipation of the post-war boom in traffic to Ukraine.

A Polish broad-gauge operator expands in anticipation of the post-war boom in traffic to Ukraine. Polish company PKP Linia Hutnicza Szerokotorowa, part of the state-owned PKP group that operates a nearly 400-kilometer broad-gauge railway connecting with Ukraine, is investing in expanding and moder...

Ukrainian retailers opened 2,279 stores in the first 10 months of the year.

Ukrainian retailers opened 2,279 stores in the first 10 months of the year. As of November 2024, 22,557 retail outlets in eight main retail sectors operated under the brands of the 110 members of the Ukrainian Retailers Association. The number of stores increased by 2,279 in ...

Tuesday, December 3

The EU wants Ukraine to have toll roads.

The EU wants Ukraine to have toll roads. Serhiy Derkach, Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development, said: “The issue of toll roads is an EU requirement. We have a draft law on this issue and are working on its implementa...

A Polish contractor will continue the construction of a waste recycling plant in Lviv with an annual capacity of 240,000 tons.

A Polish contractor will continue the construction of a waste recycling plant in Lviv with an annual capacity of 240,000 tons. Lviv municipal enterprise Green City signed an agreement with Polish contractor Control Process SA to continue the construction of a waste recycling plant in Lviv. The waste recycling project also rec...

The EU is nearing a deal to create a new defense investment fund.

The EU is nearing a deal to create a new defense investment fund. EU countries are nearing a deal to create a new €1.5B defense fund that will help strengthen both the bloc’s defense industry and Ukraine’s over the next three years. The agreement to deve...

New mega shopping malls and stores are being built and opened in Ukraine.

New mega shopping malls and stores are being built and opened in Ukraine. Iryna Koval, Commercial Director of Building Development, which manages several retail real estate properties throughout Ukraine, said that their new facility in Chernivtsi, Bukovyna Mall, will be the...

How is the Ukrainian agricultural sector improving logistics and optimizing business operations?

How is the Ukrainian agricultural sector improving logistics and optimizing business operations? Agro-Region agroholding has reduced the cost of transporting grain and oilseed crops by 30% by creating its own fleet of 40 grain wagons, 25 of which the company received through the USAID grant progr...

Monday, December 2

Ukraine has approved a state property policy to improve state asset management and attract investment.

Ukraine has approved a state property policy to improve state asset management and attract investment. According to Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko, the new property policy defines the state’s role in managing state-owned companies, outlining which are strategically crucial for the country a...

Finland is ready to join Ukraine’s reconstruction: which sectors are considered priorities?

Finland is ready to join Ukraine’s reconstruction: which sectors are considered priorities? The Ministry of Economy reported that “Finland has been playing an important role in supporting Ukraine since February 2022, allocating €3.1B for defense and humanitarian assistance. FinlandR...

European wood-based panel manufacturers invest €200M in woodworking plants in the Rivne region.

European wood-based panel manufacturers invest €200M in woodworking plants in the Rivne region. European wood-based panel manufacturer Kronospan has invested €200M in a new production line for oriented strand board (OSB) in the Rivne region. Over the past 20 years of operation in Ukraine, the co...

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