Investments

Thursday, February 22

Ukraine plans to rent out state agricultural land and prepares for the privatization of a hotel in the center of Kyiv.

Ukraine plans to rent out state agricultural land and prepares for the privatization of a hotel in the center of Kyiv. The State Property Fund (SPFU) is preparing to open the state land rental market, the head of the department, Vitaliy Koval, said. “We have 386,000 hectares of agricultural land, which belongs t...

A Ukrainian industrial waste processing company invested more than $300,000 to relocate its factory.

A Ukrainian industrial waste processing company invested more than $300,000 to relocate its factory. Strategic by-product and waste management company Recycling Solutions has relocated its microsphere processing factory to Burshtyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region, from Druzhkivka, in the Donetsk region. The ...

Wednesday, February 21

The Japanese government has invested $20M in a private venture fund focused on supporting Ukraine.

The Japanese government has invested $20M in a private venture fund focused on supporting Ukraine. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will invest $20M in the American venture fund Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV. This is a historic event, as it is the first investment Horizon Capital ...

A new venture capital fund is ready to invest in Ukrainian start-ups.

A new venture capital fund is ready to invest in Ukrainian start-ups. This year, the venture fund SMG Capital and venture builder SMG Builder were launched in Ukraine. The expected total amount of the fund is $10M, said VC fund partner Oleksandr Shynkarev. Currently, th...

Tuesday, February 20

Japan will spend €1.25B to support its investors in Ukraine.

Japan will spend €1.25B to support its investors in Ukraine. The relevant documents were signed during the Tokyo Conference on Economic Development and Reconstruction. Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal specified that the Japanese export credit agency, NEX...

Ukraine’s investment portfolio in the environmental sphere reaches $28.4B,

Ukraine’s investment portfolio in the environmental sphere reaches $28.4B, said the Minister of Environment Ruslan Strilets at the Tokyo economic development conference. He named four priority areas and invited Japanese companies to invest in them. In particular, he noted th...

Google allocates another $10M to support Ukrainian startups.

Google allocates another $10M to support Ukrainian startups. Technology giant Google launched the second fund within the Startup Ukraine Support Fund initiative with a budget of $10M to support Ukrainian startups during 2024 and 2025. As in the first stage, the...

A Ukrainian recruiting startup has raised $2M from a Polish VC fund.

A Ukrainian recruiting startup has raised $2M from a Polish VC fund. PeopleForce attracted a $2M investment from the Polish venture fund Pracuj Ventures. It is noted that these funds will be used to further develop HRM solutions and automate processes in human resource...

Monday, February 19

The EBRD is ready to invest up to €15B in the Ukrainian economy but expects the continuation of reform efforts.

The EBRD is ready to invest up to €15B in the Ukrainian economy but expects the continuation of reform efforts. During the Munich Security Conference, EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso said that since the start of the war against Ukraine, the EBRD has invested €3.8B in the Ukrainian economy. In the next five ye...

Thursday, February 15

Here are the assets offered to investors in Ukraine in February-March.

Here are the assets offered to investors in Ukraine in February-March. The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) plans to hold an auction on March 5 to privatize the Hannopil distillery in the Khmelnytskyi region. The property includes 62 buildings and structures with a ...

Wednesday, February 14

Ukraine will develop a market for energy conservation systems with investments totaling more than $500M.

Ukraine will develop a market for energy conservation systems with investments totaling more than $500M. In 2023, transmission system operator Ukrenergo issued a record 11 sets of technical requirements for the construction of industrial energy conservation systems. In particular, the largest fuel compan...

A Transcarpathian salt deposit needs investment in its logistics capabilities.

A Transcarpathian salt deposit needs investment in its logistics capabilities. Since the shutdown of industry giant Artemsil in Ukraine, the issue of developing new salt deposits has become acute. Instant, substantial results from salt extraction are available in Transcarpathia,...

Tuesday, February 13

Hungarian OTP Bank is considering the privatization of the Sense Bank.

Hungarian OTP Bank is considering the privatization of the Sense Bank. Hungarian group OTP Bank Plc. is interested in buying Sense Bank, which the state nationalized in the summer of 2023. EP sources confirmed that foreign banking groups are interested in privatizing two...

Monday, February 12

Ukraine’s largest private operator of railway transportation invested more than ₴160M in infrastructure and logistics but reduced transportation by 9% last year.

Ukraine’s largest private operator of railway transportation invested more than ₴160M in infrastructure and logistics but reduced transportation by 9% last year. According to the results of 2023, the Lemtrans company reduced the volume of transportation of various goods by 9.6% compared to 2022 – to 17 million tons. The main part of transported goods is ...

Friday, February 9

The US will help Ukraine modernize business support and attract private investment.

The US will help Ukraine modernize business support and attract private investment. “Now we strive for the fastest possible recovery of the economy, which is impossible without the involvement of private investment. And for this, we need to expand, insuring investors against mi...

Ukraine will attract foreign investors to small privatization, and three Indian companies have already expressed interest.

Ukraine will attract foreign investors to small privatization, and three Indian companies have already expressed interest. The State Property Fund (SPFU) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will create a working group to take on several joint projects with international partners. The SPFU has agreed to integrate with the ...

Thursday, February 8

A chain of perfume and cosmetics stores increased its turnover by 40% and plans to invest about ₴1.5B in development.

A chain of perfume and cosmetics stores increased its turnover by 40% and plans to invest about ₴1.5B in development. In 2023 EVA opened 59 new stores and increased its turnover by 40% compared to 2022. As of December 31, the network had 1,061 stores. In 2024, the company plans to open about 60 more stores. Planned i...

Wednesday, February 7

A newly launched dry port on the border with Poland increased transshipment last year; investment reached ₴100M.

A newly launched dry port on the border with Poland increased transshipment last year; investment reached ₴100M. The Mostyska container terminal, which began operations in mid-2022, handled more than 72,400 TEU of containerized cargo in 2023, the Lemtrans logistics company reported. The total volume of freight w...

The EU and the IFC have unlocked more than €500M in private sector investment to rebuild Ukraine.

The EU and the IFC have unlocked more than €500M in private sector investment to rebuild Ukraine. The European Commission announced the signing of a guarantee agreement with the IFC to support investment for Ukraine’s recovery. As part of the agreement, the EU will provide the IFC, a member ...

Tuesday, February 6

How do Ukrainian businesses invest in the country’s economic future, or why are they building smart shelters for students?

How do Ukrainian businesses invest in the country’s economic future, or why are they building smart shelters for students? On January 25, in the Central Library of the National Technical University of Ukraine (KPI), named after I. Sikorsky, the official opening of the CLUST Space smart shelter for students took place. CLU...

A Chinese businessman is investing in amber extraction in the Rivne region.

A Chinese businessman is investing in amber extraction in the Rivne region. Chinese businessman Wang Zhikai will join investors in the Sonyachne Remeslo company, which will mine amber at the Tomashgorod deposit in the Rivne region. “Wang Zhikai becomes one of the few di...

Wednesday, January 31

A Ukrainian hotel operator plans to add 10 new development projects.

A Ukrainian hotel operator plans to add 10 new development projects. The founder of Ribas Hotels Group, Artur Lupashko, said: “Ribas currently has 54 hotels under management and construction. Another six projects are at the signing stage. This is not only Bukovel...

Tuesday, January 30

A French billionaire will pay $500M for a Ukrainian mobile operator.

A French billionaire will pay $500M for a Ukrainian mobile operator. The French investment company NJJ Capital agreed to pay $500M for the Ukrainian carrier Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS. Turkcell announced the sale of its Ukrainian business, including Lifecell, at t...

An international hotel chain plans to open several establishments in the capital and western Ukraine.

An international hotel chain plans to open several establishments in the capital and western Ukraine. French Louvre Hotels Group is negotiating with a few Ukrainian developers to build hotels in Kyiv, Lviv, and Bukovel, said the company’s regional development manager, Philippe Campagno. In the s...

Monday, January 29

Ukraine plans to launch war risk insurance in 2024.

Ukraine plans to launch war risk insurance in 2024. The Export Credit Agency (ECA) plans to start insuring investments against military and political risks in the second quarter of the year, the EBA reports. The association reminds us that this year, a...

Friday, January 26

The EBRD invested €3.8B in Ukraine over two years, exceeding its target.

The EBRD invested €3.8B in Ukraine over two years, exceeding its target. In 2023, the EBRD directed a record amount of €2.1B to Ukraine, and in 2022 – €1.7B. The largest institutional investor in Ukraine, which significantly increased investment after the invasion of...

Poland is interested in the construction of a toll highway in Ukraine.

Poland is interested in the construction of a toll highway in Ukraine. Poland’s Ministry of Infrastructure will prepare a preliminary opinion on the possibility of Polish companies participating in the construction of the Krakowiec-Lviv-Brody-Rivne turnpike, Polish...

Ukrainian Releaf Paper plans to invest €500,000 in production and attract €16M in investment.

Ukrainian Releaf Paper plans to invest €500,000 in production and attract €16M in investment. The Releaf Paper startup is investing €500,000 in a raw material production project in Ukraine, the company’s top manager, Oleksandr Sobolenko, said. He plans to start implementing the project i...

Thursday, January 25

The British Stock Exchange and a lobby group will help Ukraine attract investment.

The British Stock Exchange and a lobby group will help Ukraine attract investment. On January 23, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and TheCityUK, the most influential lobbying group in the UK’s financi...

The State Property Fund sells the former Lubensky Winery and a stone extraction quarry.

The State Property Fund sells the former Lubensky Winery and a stone extraction quarry. The single property complex belonging to the state enterprise Lubensk Agro-Trading Enterprise was put up for a February 12 online auction with a starting price of ₴7.57M, and debt of ₴0.93M. The plant...

Wednesday, January 24

A parquet factory was sold 900% over the starting price, and the state is looking for an investor for a juice factory in Vinnytsia.

A parquet factory was sold 900% over the starting price, and the state is looking for an investor for a juice factory in Vinnytsia. On January 23, the State Property Fund held an privatization auction for the parquet shop, which is on the balance sheet of the Kostopil Forest Farm. The plant was sold for ₴11.22M, with a starting pr...

Retailers EVA and VARUS confirm their large-scale investment plans and are counting on state assistance with risk insurance.

Retailers EVA and VARUS confirm their large-scale investment plans and are counting on state assistance with risk insurance. Ruslan Shostak, the owner of the EVA and VARUS networks, confirmed the previously announced large-scale investment plans. Last year, the businessman created the Tervin Corporation, which has 17 compan...

Tuesday, January 23

Dragon Capital continues its investment in Ukrainian commercial real estate this year.

Dragon Capital continues its investment in Ukrainian commercial real estate this year. Dragon Capital Property Management invested about $10M in its real estate portfolio in 2023 and plans to do the same in 2024, the company’s top manager, Nataliya Kravets, said. In the fall of 20...

In one week, Ukraine made more than ₴346M from privatization.

In one week, Ukraine made more than ₴346M from privatization. Where do businesses propose to invest in the near future? On January 15-19, the State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) attracted ₴346.66M to the state budget in privatization auctions. The state held 1...

Ukraine’s allies recognize the importance of the Ukrainian maritime corridor and seek investment in its export capacity.

Ukraine’s allies recognize the importance of the Ukrainian maritime corridor and seek investment in its export capacity. Penny Pritzker, the US Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, believes that US support for the Ukrainian economy is no less critical for defeating the Russian Federation than military...

Monday, January 22

Zelenskyy’s office announces a plan to stimulate private investment.

Zelenskyy’s office announces a plan to stimulate private investment. The Deputy Head of the President’s Office, Rostyslav Shurma, noted: “We understand that today there is practically zero investment interest in Ukraine. The main obstacles that are holding us bac...

Friday, January 19

Ukraine will develop investment and business partnerships with Sweden and Switzerland.

Ukraine will develop investment and business partnerships with Sweden and Switzerland. The Ukrainian contingent emphasizes that a war risk insurance infrastructure has been created to allow foreign investors to enter the Ukrainian market, and work is ongoing on additional investment att...

The US announced its main anti-corruption tasks to attract investments in Ukraine.

The US announced its main anti-corruption tasks to attract investments in Ukraine. Ukraine constantly needs to invest in the fight against corruption – the government and citizens must monitor each other to achieve the necessary standards, said the US special representative fo...

Thursday, January 18

The EBRD calls for continued financial support for Ukraine and will invest up to €15B.

The EBRD calls for continued financial support for Ukraine and will invest up to €15B. Ukraine needs financial and military support so that Kyiv does not return to printing money to keep its economy afloat, EBRD Chief Economist Beata Javorcik said. According to her, the economic situati...

A Ukrainian-British car loan optimization start-up attractes £15.5M.

A Ukrainian-British car loan optimization start-up attractes £15.5M. London-based startup Carmoola, whose founders include Ukrainians, has raised £15.5M to develop its online platform, which offers a “buy now, pay later” option for car purchases. The total ...

Wednesday, January 17

Ukraine is launching the Ukraine Development Fund and anticipates $30B in investment over four years through the Ukraine Facility.

Ukraine is launching the Ukraine Development Fund and anticipates $30B in investment over four years through the Ukraine Facility. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Minister of Economy Yuliya Svyridenko reported that work is underway on the Ukraine Development Fund and other instruments for attracting investment. “In 2023, th...

A Ukrainian marketing and technology company has attracted investment from Horizon Capital.

A Ukrainian marketing and technology company has attracted investment from Horizon Capital. Private equity firm, Horizon Capital, will invest in Viseven, an international marketing technology company. The deal is the third investment from the company’s new fund, Horizon Capital Growth ...

Monday, January 15

The US special representative for Ukraine’s reconstruction discusses exports, logistics, and strengthening the economy.

The US special representative for Ukraine’s reconstruction discusses exports, logistics, and strengthening the economy. Penny Pritzker arrived in Kyiv on January 12. Along with her, top managers from Bank of America, the agricultural company Archer Daniels Midland, and one of the world’s largest insurers, Marsh M...

Washington suggests how Kyiv can interest American investors in participating in Ukrainian privatization.

Washington suggests how Kyiv can interest American investors in participating in Ukrainian privatization. During a conversation with journalists, the US Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, Penny Pritzker, said: “The leaders of your government said that there will be privatization...

Romania will receive €126M in grant funds to promote Ukrainian exports.

Romania will receive €126M in grant funds to promote Ukrainian exports. Romania will receive €126M from the EU for investment in ports that have faced increased flows of goods since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This measure should facilitate Ukraine&#...

Friday, January 12

A logistics center is for sale in the Khmelnytskyi region for ₴94M; this year, Ukraine plans to receive more than ₴4B from privatization.

A logistics center is for sale in the Khmelnytskyi region for ₴94M; this year, Ukraine plans to receive more than ₴4B from privatization. On January 19, the state plans to sell a complete property complex with an area of 4,329 square meters at an online auction. The logistics center is in the Khmelnytskyi region on a plot of land with a...

The investment division of the World Bank has mobilized almost $1B to restore Ukraine’s private sector.

The investment division of the World Bank has mobilized almost $1B to restore Ukraine’s private sector. According to the director of the International Financial Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop, $620M of the funds raised for Ukraine are part of the $2B package announced in December 2022. The funds are fr...

Thursday, January 11

Despite the war, the M&A market in 2023 reached $1.4B and significantly exceeded the previous year’s figure.

Despite the war, the M&A market in 2023 reached $1.4B and significantly exceeded the previous year’s figure. The volume of M&A deals in Ukraine at the end of 2023 amounted to $1.2B, reported InVenture. Considering these deals’ low publicity and transparency, this figure could be slightly higher and...

Wednesday, January 10

Foreigners are interested in investing in the Ukrainian mining industry.

Foreigners are interested in investing in the Ukrainian mining industry. 2023 saw increased interest in subsoil use and extraction on the part of companies and business people who had not previously engaged in such activities or considered this type of activity to diversif...

Tuesday, January 9

Security investments are gaining momentum in Ukraine: the number of investors has increased by 34%.

Security investments are gaining momentum in Ukraine: the number of investors has increased by 34%. According to the Settlement Center for Servicing Contracts in Financial Markets, registered investors in securities in Ukraine increased by 34%, or by 46,000, in 2023. The volume of operations with hr...

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