Investments

Thursday, June 27

Foreign investors entering Ukraine’s reconstruction market will bring their own specialists; this will increase the cost of projects.

Foreign investors entering Ukraine’s reconstruction market will bring their own specialists; this will increase the cost of projects. The Ukrainian construction industry suffers from a shortage of personnel, so developers have started to raise salaries. Experts note that “attracting migrants was and still is standard practice,...

IT company Creatio becomes the sixth unicorn from Ukraine as the company raises another $200M.

IT company Creatio becomes the sixth unicorn from Ukraine as the company raises another $200M. The Creatio company, which develops no-code platforms for automating business processes and CRM systems, raised $200 million at a valuation of $1.2B. This made Creatio the sixth Ukrainian unicorn afte...

Wednesday, June 26

Kyiv plans to build two TPP plants to generate energy from burning garbage.

Kyiv plans to build two TPP plants to generate energy from burning garbage. Petro Panteleev, deputy head of the Kyiv city administration, said: “We must use all the ways and opportunities that will allow us to produce energy. This is what the Concept of Energy Sustainab...

Tuesday, June 25

IFC: Liberalization of energy prices is needed to unlock $97B in energy investment.

IFC: Liberalization of energy prices is needed to unlock $97B in energy investment. The top manager of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group, Ines Rocha, said: “Reforms in the energy sector, including the liberalization of energy prices, are of key...

Ukrainian startups should focus on dual-purpose developments, and to attract investment from large funds; Ukraine should optimize its legislation.

Ukrainian startups should focus on dual-purpose developments, and to attract investment from large funds; Ukraine should optimize its legislation. The head of the Ukrainian Association of Innovative Companies (UAFIC), Rostyslav Dyuk, said that at the beginning of the full-scale war, all startup funding was frozen because the money went to the co...

Monday, June 24

Ukraine will additionally spend ₴759M to strengthen the stability of its energy system, and a cement producer will invest $15M in energy production.

Ukraine will additionally spend ₴759M to strengthen the stability of its energy system, and a cement producer will invest $15M in energy production. The government approved using state funds for decarbonization and energy-efficient transformation. This will occur through an additional ₴759M ($19M) program to support energy efficiency and strengthe...

Over 30 wind generation projects are being developed in Ukraine, including a 650 MW wind farm.

Over 30 wind generation projects are being developed in Ukraine, including a 650 MW wind farm. Artem Nekrasov, the Head of the state-owned enterprise Guaranteed Buyer, stated that: “More than 30 new wind generation projects are currently being built in Ukraine. Among the investors are Ukr...

Ukraine is preparing the Kozatskiy Hotel for privatization and will try to sell a nationalized agricultural company formerly owned by a Russian billionaire.

Ukraine is preparing the Kozatskiy Hotel for privatization and will try to sell a nationalized agricultural company formerly owned by a Russian billionaire. The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) is preparing the Kozatskyi Hotel in Kyiv on Independence Square for privatization with a starting price of ₴155.4M ($3.8M). The hotel has a total area of 9,...

Thursday, June 20

The pharmaceutical industry seeks to attract hundreds of millions of dollars of investment.

The pharmaceutical industry seeks to attract hundreds of millions of dollars of investment. The volume of foreign investment in the production of pharmaceutical products in Ukraine is estimated to be at least several hundred million dollars, according to the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. I...

A new maritime industrial park is planned to be opened in Mykolaiv that will bring the city ₴180M in tax revenue.

A new maritime industrial park is planned to be opened in Mykolaiv that will bring the city ₴180M in tax revenue. One of the basic components of Mykolaiv’s post-war reconstruction is the creation of a marine industrial park. This project was presented through the Measures for Economic Growth program, financed by ...

Wednesday, June 19

Ukraine has great potential in solar energy, and the industry needs almost €5B in investment by 2030.

Ukraine has great potential in solar energy, and the industry needs almost €5B in investment by 2030. According to a study by Berlin Economics, in the years before the start of Russia’s full-scale aggression the share of solar energy in the total volume of Ukraine’s electricity production increa...

Angel One Fund invests from $50,000 to $300,000 in six Ukrainian startups.

Angel One Fund invests from $50,000 to $300,000 in six Ukrainian startups. The angel venture fund Angel One has invested in six Ukrainian defense-tech and dual-use tech startups within the framework of syndicated agreements over the last six months. The average investment ch...

Tuesday, June 18

Where do companies with foreign investment work in Ukraine?

Where do companies with foreign investment work in Ukraine? The Unified State Register of Legal and Individual Entrepreneurs contains information on 2,903 companies with foreign capital registered in Kyiv and 800 in the Lviv region. Many companies with foreign...

Metallurgy and energy: key investments of Ukrainian business in the EU.

Metallurgy and energy: key investments of Ukrainian business in the EU. The total amount of Ukrainian investment in Poland has already reached more than €1B, while last year, more than 300 Ukrainian companies started operating in Romania. In general, businesses from Ukrai...

Monday, June 17

Odesa aims to become the largest logistics center in the Black Sea region.

Odesa aims to become the largest logistics center in the Black Sea region. The head of the Odesa military administration, Oleg Kiper, said during the Black Sea Security Forum that because of the inaccessibility of ports in other regions of Ukraine, Odesa has become the sole ...

Friday, June 14

German and American companies will help build new distributed generation capabilities in Ukraine.

German and American companies will help build new distributed generation capabilities in Ukraine. Ukrnafta signed memorandums with Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG and Deutsche Bank to develop distributed electricity and heat generation in Ukraine. The first is a memorandum of understanding...

Vitagro seeks €110M to increase its biomethane production capacity, and OKKO will build a biofuel plant with EBRD funds.

Vitagro seeks €110M to increase its biomethane production capacity, and OKKO will build a biofuel plant with EBRD funds. According to Vitagro, by 2030 35 million cubic meters of biomethane will be consumed in the EU. That is why the company invested €6M in a biomethane plant and plans to make additional investments with...

Thursday, June 13

German companies are building wind and solar power plants in Ukraine, and the country urgently needs 5-6 GW of new generation.

German companies are building wind and solar power plants in Ukraine, and the country urgently needs 5-6 GW of new generation. The German company Notus Energy is implementing a 300 MW wind farm project in the Odesa region, the first stage of which will be 120 MW, the company’s top manager said at URC2024. The first phase of w...

Ukraine and more than 30 international partners have created the Small and Medium Business Sustainability Alliance and will contribute more than €7B.

Ukraine and more than 30 international partners have created the Small and Medium Business Sustainability Alliance and will contribute more than €7B. In particular, Austria, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Britain, the EU, the World Bank, USAID, The Council of Europe Development Bank, the EB...

The EC will create an equity fund to promote Ukraine’s recovery.

The EC will create an equity fund to promote Ukraine’s recovery. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reported that his country and its European partners are already defining decisive guidelines and essential prerequisites for Ukraine’s successful recovery. “Recover...

The US special representative for Ukraine’s economic recovery explains why foreign businesses should invest in Ukraine.

The US special representative for Ukraine’s economic recovery explains why foreign businesses should invest in Ukraine. Despite the war, Ukraine has great potential for foreign investment right now, backed by security guarantees from the West, US Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker sai...

Wednesday, June 12

In Berlin, Ukraine presented a $27B investment guide, and the EU launched the Ukraine Investment Framework.

In Berlin, Ukraine presented a $27B investment guide, and the EU launched the Ukraine Investment Framework. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine presented its Investment Guide at the URC2024 in Berlin. The guide contains a detailed overview of key sectors – energy, transport and logistics, the agro-indu...

Ukraine needs up to $30B in annual investment, and the government has identified five priorities for rapid recovery.

Ukraine needs up to $30B in annual investment, and the government has identified five priorities for rapid recovery. Ukraine needs from $10 to $30B in annual investments for the next 10 years, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. “Our budget deficit is about 20% of GDP. It is important that the support is predic...

UDP plans to build a shipbuilding industrial park.

UDP plans to build a shipbuilding industrial park. The Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDP) wants to create a modern industrial park in Kiliya using its ship repair facility as a foundation. The company believes that the UDP plant in Kiliya is one ...

Tuesday, June 11

How is the retail market in Ukraine doing in the third year of the war?

How is the retail market in Ukraine doing in the third year of the war? Comfy, one of Ukraine’s largest retailers of household appliances and electronics, continues to scale its business. The retailer opened its first store in Berdychiv (Zhytomyr Region) with a tota...

Epicentr continues to invest in Ukraine: The company will complete five shopping and entertainment centers and a logistics complex.

Epicentr continues to invest in Ukraine: The company will complete five shopping and entertainment centers and a logistics complex. The Epicentr K hypermarket chain plans to construct five shopping centers and a large logistics complex in Khmelnytskyi this year. The terms for putting these facilities into operation will depend on ...

European companies are interested in Ukraine and are not planning to leave the market.

European companies are interested in Ukraine and are not planning to leave the market. Many German companies operating in Ukraine are planning new investments despite the war, and only 8% of companies will curtail investment, according to the German-Ukrainian Chamber of Foreign Trade. A...

Monday, June 10

The newly created Finnish-Ukrainian venture fund, Double Tap, will invest in Ukrainian defense startups.

The newly created Finnish-Ukrainian venture fund, Double Tap, will invest in Ukrainian defense startups. The Finnish-Ukrainian investment company Double Tap Investments announced a decision to invest in Ukrainian defense technology startups. Double Tap Investments is an investment company based in Finlan...

The Inzhur real estate investment fund seeks to attract up to 10,000 investors to privatize the Ukraina hotel in the center of Kyiv.

The Inzhur real estate investment fund seeks to attract up to 10,000 investors to privatize the Ukraina hotel in the center of Kyiv. The National Securities and Stock Market Commission has registered the investment certificates of the Inzhur Hotel Ukraina joint investment fund. The founder of Inzhur, Andrii Zhurzhiy, clarified that...

Friday, June 7

This year, the world will invest $2T in clean energy, 100% more than fossil fuel spending.

This year, the world will invest $2T in clean energy, 100% more than fossil fuel spending. This year, global investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure will reach $2T, twice as much as in fossil fuels, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Also, the t...

Thursday, June 6

A Canadian manufacturer of armored vehicles is investing tens of millions of dollars in a new Ukrainian enterprise.

A Canadian manufacturer of armored vehicles is investing tens of millions of dollars in a new Ukrainian enterprise. According to Roman Shimonov, CEO of the Canadian Roshel company, the decision to open a company in Ukraine has already been made. The company expects to invest “tens of millions of dollars”...

Cisco has launched a $1B fund for investment in AI.

Cisco has launched a $1B fund for investment in AI. Cisco, which has a representative office in Ukraine, has launched a $1B fund for investment artificial intelligence startups. Through its investment arm, the company has invested in Cohere, Mistral AI...

Wednesday, June 5

Depression of Ukrainian manufacturers: Investment companies note the country’s shortage of investment projects.

Depression of Ukrainian manufacturers: Investment companies note the country’s shortage of investment projects. Ukrainian manufacturers do not want to attract investments because they focus on debt and cash flow, said Managing Director of Dragon Capital Mykhailo Granchak at the Grain Ukraine 2024 conference. Ac...

Four companies plan to invest at least $2.5B in Ukraine by 2026.

Four companies plan to invest at least $2.5B in Ukraine by 2026. Metinvest, OKKO, Terwin, and Vodafone plan to invest $300-600M each to develop their businesses in Ukraine during 2024-2025. OKKO says that they have been working on developments in the biofuel sector...

The EU seeks to speed up investment in the hydrogen market to achieve climate neutrality and independence from Russian energy sources.

The EU seeks to speed up investment in the hydrogen market to achieve climate neutrality and independence from Russian energy sources. The European Commission announced the beginning of work on a pilot mechanism for developing the hydrogen market. Hydrogen will play an essential role in the EU’s transition to climate neutrality...

During the full-scale war in Ukraine, three wind power plants with a capacity of almost 230 MW have been built, and another 58 projects are at various stages of implementation.

During the full-scale war in Ukraine, three wind power plants with a capacity of almost 230 MW have been built, and another 58 projects are at various stages of implementation. According to Andriy Konechenkov, chairman of the board of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, since the beginning of the full-scale war, three new wind farms have been built in Ukraine: Tyligulska ...

Tuesday, June 4

Ukraine is preparing the Chornomorsk Seaport for reconstruction.

Ukraine is preparing the Chornomorsk Seaport for reconstruction. The government plans to start the reconstruction of the seventh, eighth, and ninth berths of the Chornomorsk seaport by 2025, said head of the Chornomorsk Seaport Administration Ruslan Sakhautdinov. &...

Monday, June 3

Ukraine aims to privatize all non-core assets to attract investment and ensure economic growth.

Ukraine aims to privatize all non-core assets to attract investment and ensure economic growth. Vitaly Koval, the head of the State Property Fund (SPFU), drew attention to figures confirming the effectiveness of privatization. In five months of this year, the SPFU attracted more funds from priva...

OKKO group will build a 150 MW wind farm as well as bioethanol and biodiesel plants.

OKKO group will build a 150 MW wind farm as well as bioethanol and biodiesel plants. CEO of the OKKO group Vasyl Danylyak said, “In the fall, we will start our first wind energy project with a capacity of 150 MW in Volyn.” In addition, the group has already purchased the n...

Friday, May 31

Last year, foreign investment in Ukraine increased by 40%: Which international companies are investing?

Last year, foreign investment in Ukraine increased by 40%: Which international companies are investing? Foreign investment in Ukraine in 2023 increased by 40%, up to $1.2B. Among the large investors are giants in metallurgy, energy, and building materials. The metallurgical giant ArcelorMittal continues...

Thursday, May 30

The port authority plans to invest all of the port’s earnings into infrastructure and restore it to at least pre-war levels; more than $222M will be needed.

The port authority plans to invest all of the port’s earnings into infrastructure and restore it to at least pre-war levels; more than $222M will be needed. Head of the Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine (AMPU) Yuriy Lytvyn claims that the ports will work around the clock to restore infrastructure. According to him, AMPU set itself a priority task ove...

The largest Turkish construction company has invested $15M in Ukraine.

The largest Turkish construction company has invested $15M in Ukraine. EFE, part of the ONUR Group, is one of the largest companies in Ukraine that produces ready-mixed concrete, reinforced concrete products, metal structures, and paving stones. Since the onset of the wa...

Wednesday, May 29

Britain will help a Ukrainian company build a plant to produce green hydrogen with a capacity of 8,000 tons per year with a €300-400M investment.

Britain will help a Ukrainian company build a plant to produce green hydrogen with a capacity of 8,000 tons per year with a €300-400M investment. The InnovateUkraine program, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain, will support the creation of eight GW of green hydrogen production capacity in Ukraine. Voden Ukrainy LLC (Hydr...

How do foreign investors assess the investment climate in Ukraine?

How do foreign investors assess the investment climate in Ukraine? Foreign investors have a restrained and negative assessment of the investment climate in Ukraine. Russia’s full-scale military aggression in Ukraine continues to lead the list of negative factor...

A Polish clothing retailer is intensifying its expansion into the Ukrainian market.

A Polish clothing retailer is intensifying its expansion into the Ukrainian market. In the first quarter of 2024, the turnover of the Polish fashion retailer LPP in Ukraine increased by 58.3%, compared to the same period in 2023, to ₴2B ($50M). The company’s brands include Rese...

Tuesday, May 28

Ukraine seeks investors in the titanium industry, which could potentially provide up to 5% of the country’s GDP.

Ukraine seeks investors in the titanium industry, which could potentially provide up to 5% of the country’s GDP. Vitaliy Koval, the State Property Fund (SPFU) head, said: “We are among the five leading countries in titanium ore reserves. We will also be among the leading countries that produce products fro...

Ukrainian defense startups will compete for €500,000 from a coalition of unicorn startup founders.

Ukrainian defense startups will compete for €500,000 from a coalition of unicorn startup founders. Together with the DarkStar coalition, Estonian businessman Ragnar Sass has organized a five-day Extreme Bootcamp program for defense technology startups. The camp will cooperate with Ukrainian army un...

Monday, May 27

How can investors use co-financing to support Ukraine’s private sector?

How can investors use co-financing to support Ukraine’s private sector? Ukraine is coordinating with Development Finance Institutions (DFI) to find a way to support its private sector. A memorandum between the EBRD and DFIs on the Co-financing Platform allows long-term pr...

The Odesa region will build a multidisciplinary industrial park with 500 jobs.

The Odesa region will build a multidisciplinary industrial park with 500 jobs. The Cabinet of Ministers included the R-33 industrial park in the Odesa region in the Register of Industrial Parks. The new industrial park was initiated by the Kuyalnyk Village Council and is the 79t...

Friday, May 24

The US notes the positive economic impact of the reforms Ukraine has implemented; an influx of multibillion-dollar investment is expected.

The US notes the positive economic impact of the reforms Ukraine has implemented; an influx of multibillion-dollar investment is expected. The US welcomes Ukraine’s adoption of a law to improve corporate governance, US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said at a conference on corporate reform. “Ukraine has successfully implemente...

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