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Monday, January 8

A Turkish e-commerce giant plans to enter the Ukrainian market.

A Turkish e-commerce giant plans to enter the Ukrainian market. One of the largest marketplaces in Turkey, Hepsiburada, is preparing to enter the Ukrainian market, said the company’s general director, Nilhan Onal Gökcetekin. “Ukraine is a difficult but...

A Ukrainian-British AI-based recruiting startup has attracted $500,000 in investment.

A Ukrainian-British AI-based recruiting startup has attracted $500,000 in investment. With the assistance of the World Bank, the Kazakh venture fund White Hill Capital invested $500,000 in AI recruiting service JobCannon. The company does not disclose its valuation estimate, but it is ...

Friday, January 5

The government allocates ₴3B to support large investors and improves conditions for importing the necessary equipment.

The government allocates ₴3B to support large investors and improves conditions for importing the necessary equipment. The Cabinet of Ministers has improved the procedure for importing new equipment and components into the territory of Ukraine, which are imported for the implementation of a project with significant in...

Thursday, January 4

Kyivstar’s parent company invests $1B in Ukraine.

Kyivstar’s parent company invests $1B in Ukraine. The Dutch company VEON, the parent company of Kyivstar, the largest operator in Ukraine, plans to invest $1B in Ukraine within five years, VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu said. The company announced plans to ...

Wednesday, January 3

Ukraine has developed mechanisms to insure investments against war risks.

Ukraine has developed mechanisms to insure investments against war risks. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has worked in three key directions: access to financing of investment projects, insurance of military and political risks, mechanisms of support, and state stimulati...

Wednesday, December 27

Real estate developers are reorienting their businesses to the regions.

Real estate developers are reorienting their businesses to the regions. According to the director of Intergal-Bud, the company had a sales boom in Chernivtsi in 2022. In 2023, the company raised prices for apartments in its facilities in Chernivtsi, and sales plans were e...

Despite the war, businesses are ready to invest in Ukraine.

Despite the war, businesses are ready to invest in Ukraine. According to a year-end European Business Association survey, Ukraine’s investment attractiveness index decreased slightly to 2.44 points out of a possible five (2.48 points in 2022). The majori...

A fuel trader and an agricultural giant plan to invest in green energy generation in Ukraine.

A fuel trader and an agricultural giant plan to invest in green energy generation in Ukraine. By 2025, Ukraine’s largest fuel company, OKKO, plans to build a 150 MW wind farm in the Volyn region. The head of OKKO, Vasyl Danylyak, said that the company purchased an energy storage project ...

The government presents the largest investment projects in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The government presents the largest investment projects in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Minister of Economy Yulia Svyridenko has described investment projects by large companies in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Interpipe is implementing three projects, the largest of which is constructing a...

Ukraine’s largest agricultural holding is expanding in 2023 and will investing in processing and export capabilities.

Ukraine’s largest agricultural holding is expanding in 2023 and will investing in processing and export capabilities. Kernel acquired vegetable oil transshipment assets at the port of Chornomorsk for $19.4M to increase the sustainability of its oilseed processing business. This provides storage capacity for 105,000 t...

Tuesday, December 26

Ukraine expects $90B in manufacturing industry investment over the next 10 years.

Ukraine expects $90B in manufacturing industry investment over the next 10 years. “Our goal is to increase the share of the processing industry in GDP from 8% to 20%. It is planned to attract $90B in investment for manufacturing enterprises over 10 years,” said Economy ...

Friday, December 22

With assistance from USAID, Ukraine launches a platform to help startups find investors.

With assistance from USAID, Ukraine launches a platform to help startups find investors. Ukraine launched the Fundraising Lab – the Unicorn Nest initiative with the support and funding of USAID. “Within the program, we will select 10 Ukrainian startups and help them to attract...

Ukraine plans to privatize a strategic enterprise for reconstruction.

Ukraine plans to privatize a strategic enterprise for reconstruction. At the beginning of 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers may put the Kramatorsk cement plant Pushka up for auction, said Pavlo Kachur, president of the Ukrcement association. The company was included in a l...

Bankers name the obstacles to attracting foreign investment to Ukraine.

Bankers name the obstacles to attracting foreign investment to Ukraine. The top manager of Ukrsibbank, Dmytro Tsapenko, said: “A new restraining factor that appeared after the war began is currency restrictions, for example, restrictions on the payment of dividends ...

Thursday, December 21

The EIB allocates almost €100M to Ukraine for recovery.

The EIB allocates almost €100M to Ukraine for recovery. The European Investment Bank has assisted the Ukrainian government with €99.6M to reconstruct about 200 facilities in 18 regions. The funds will be used for capital repairs, reconstruction, and constr...

Wednesday, December 20

The EBRD increases its capital by €4B to continue investment in Ukraine.

The EBRD increases its capital by €4B to continue investment in Ukraine. The heads of the EBRD approved a resolution to increase the bank’s capital by €4B, bringing it to €34B. It is noted that the additional capital will be used to ensure stable investments in Ukrai...

Tuesday, December 19

The EIB allocates more than €20B for investments in various sectors of Europe, including Ukraine’s logistics capabilities.

The EIB allocates more than €20B for investments in various sectors of Europe, including Ukraine’s logistics capabilities. The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide €20.4B in new funding for investments in energy, transport, business, education, water, and regional development in Europe and worldwide. This includ...

Monday, December 18

A German IT company invests €2M to localize its products in Ukraine.

A German IT company invests €2M to localize its products in Ukraine. Software and cloud services developer SAP plans to invest €2M in localization of its products in Ukraine in 2024. The Ministry of Digital Transformation noted that SAP recently launched an ERP solutio...

Friday, December 15

Almost 1,000 objects will be transferred to private ownership in Ukraine next year.

Almost 1,000 objects will be transferred to private ownership in Ukraine next year. As the head of the State Property Fund (SPFU), Vitaliy Koval, clarified, all of these objects will be sold through privatization auctions. “State assets generate losses, and the number of state-...

The business community names the key obstacles to its development and investment in Ukraine.

The business community names the key obstacles to its development and investment in Ukraine. According to the EBA, compared to last year, the number of those considering tax legislation to be of high quality decreased from 26% to the current 9%. According to the interviewees, constant changes...

The D3 investment fund plans to scale to more than $10M and has already invested in seven defense startups from Ukraine.

The D3 investment fund plans to scale to more than $10M and has already invested in seven defense startups from Ukraine. The D3 Venture Capital fund, which finances Ukrainian defense startups, plans to scale from $19M to $30M by mid-summer 2024, the top manager of the fund, Eveline Buchatskiy, said. The fund has already...

Monday, December 11

A US company will help Ukraine modernize border checkpoints, and the UK will finance the restoration of six bridges.

A US company will help Ukraine modernize border checkpoints, and the UK will finance the restoration of six bridges. DAI Global LLC signed a subcontract with engineering company Miyamoto International to improve transport and logistics infrastructure and modernize road crossing points on Ukraine’s border. The compan...

The US names six main conditions for attracting investment to Ukraine.

The US names six main conditions for attracting investment to Ukraine. Security, reforms, new support tools, infrastructure development, compensation for the damages caused by Russia, and the integration of refugees and veterans are six key elements necessary to attract ...

Friday, December 8

A Ukrainian AI startup has attracted $1M in investment.

A Ukrainian AI startup has attracted $1M in investment. Ukrainian start-up Respeecher, which creates voices for Hollywood and AAA games using artificial intelligence, has announced an investment from entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and investment funds inclu...

Thursday, December 7

The Ukrainian government discussed a special investment mechanism within the four-year EU program to reduce financing risks in priority sectors.

The Ukrainian government discussed a special investment mechanism within the four-year EU program to reduce financing risks in priority sectors. On December 4, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine consulted with an EU delegation regarding Component II of the Ukraine Facility program for 2024-2027. Component II creates a special investment mechan...

Wednesday, December 6

Three EU countries provide €21M for energy-efficient restoration projects, and with the G7+ countries, Ukraine has launched a partnership in clean energy.

Three EU countries provide €21M for energy-efficient restoration projects, and with the G7+ countries, Ukraine has launched a partnership in clean energy. Sweden, Norway, and Finland have announced the allocation of €21.5M in contributions to the Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P) fund, which will support critical municip...

The investment potential of Ukraine’s energy efficiency sector exceeds $27B.

The investment potential of Ukraine’s energy efficiency sector exceeds $27B. This is currently the largest project in Europe for the qualitative reconstruction of communities and the economy based on modern world trends and technologies, explained the head of the State Energy ...

Tuesday, December 5

A Ukrainian private energy company is investing €450M to make its wind farm the largest in Eastern Europe.

A Ukrainian private energy company is investing €450M to make its wind farm the largest in Eastern Europe. The DTEK Group plans to construct the Tyligulska Wind Power Plant in 2025. DTEK and the Danish company Vestas signed a memorandum on the completion of the construction of the largest wind power plant ...

Friday, December 1

USAID AGRO provides ₴703M for developing export-oriented processing of grain, oil, and leguminous crops.

USAID AGRO provides ₴703M for developing export-oriented processing of grain, oil, and leguminous crops. The program provides co-financing for 20 Ukrainian agrarian processing enterprises to restore and develop their export potential. Each enterprise can receive from ₴10M to ₴100M in co-financing to achi...

What does the state offer investors before privatization in December?

What does the state offer investors before privatization in December? On December 19, an auction will be held to privatize the single property complex, Ivano-Frankivsk Bread Product Factory. The initial price is ₴52.7M. The company has 58 real estate and infrastructure ...

Thursday, November 30

Over the past 15 years, Ukrainian IT companies have attracted almost $3.7B in investments.

Over the past 15 years, Ukrainian IT companies have attracted almost $3.7B in investments. Since 2009, Ukrainian IT companies have participated in 1,798 transactions, 1,519 of which involved a total of about $3.7B and 248 involving mergers and acquisitions totaling $4.3B. After February 24,...

Wednesday, November 29

The Ukrainian government is delaying billions of dollars in investments from a Canadian mining company.

The Ukrainian government is delaying billions of dollars in investments from a Canadian mining company. The Canadian company Black Iron, engaged in the extraction of iron ore from the Shymanivskoye deposit in Kryvyi Rih, once again called on the government of Ukraine to agree and sign the investment agr...

Tuesday, November 28

The Ivano-Frankivsk Rebar Plant is being sold for ₴70M: where else can businesses invest in Ukraine?

The Ivano-Frankivsk Rebar Plant is being sold for ₴70M: where else can businesses invest in Ukraine? On December 15, an auction for the sale of the property of the Ivano-Frankivsk Rebar Plant is planned with a starting price of ₴70M ($1.9M). The factory was once one of the largest Ukrainian manufactu...

Saturday, November 25

War & Business: The Ukraine Business Network has been launched.

War & Business: The Ukraine Business Network has been launched. Tucked away amid the sloping hills of Kyiv, a select group of business investors, representatives, and entrepreneurs gathered at the Parkoviy Congress Center to gain insight into investment prospects ...

Thursday, November 23

Ukraine has officially launched a mechanism to insure investments against war risks.

Ukraine has officially launched a mechanism to insure investments against war risks. The Ukrainian Parliament adopted Law No. 9015 on insurance of investments against war risks through the Export Credit Agency (ECA). The document amends the current law on financial mechanisms for stim...

At Rebuild Ukraine in Toronto, Ukraine called on Canadian businesses to invest.

At Rebuild Ukraine in Toronto, Ukraine called on Canadian businesses to invest. The deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Rostyslav Shurma, said at the conference that Ukraine provides two opportunities for Canadian investors to make money: the first is the recon...

A Ukrainian online programming school has attracted investment from Horizon Capital and plans to expand its project to foreign markets.

A Ukrainian online programming school has attracted investment from Horizon Capital and plans to expand its project to foreign markets. Online programming school GoIT has attracted investment from Growth Fund IV, a new fund from Horizon Capital. The exact amount and details of the deal remain confidential, but it is reported that it c...

Wednesday, November 22

Danish companies already have investment plans for Ukraine despite the war.

Danish companies already have investment plans for Ukraine despite the war. Denmark’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, said: “Denmark is already moving from grants to investments. We understand the risk but cannot wait until the war ends. Foreign inves...

A Ukrainian pet food manufacturer invested almost ₴20M in a new enterprise.

A Ukrainian pet food manufacturer invested almost ₴20M in a new enterprise. Suziria Brands, which is part of the Ukrainian Suziria Group and specializes in the production of pet products, launched a new pet treat production facility under the Half & Half brand. It is note...

Tuesday, November 21

Companies founded by Ukrainians are actively attracting international investment.

Companies founded by Ukrainians are actively attracting international investment. Swarmer, an AI startup which makes it easier for people to operate multiple drones, has raised funding from the D3 fund and accelerator. The investment amount was not disclosed, but for D3, the standa...

Monday, November 20

Despite the war, Rivne farmers are building new farms and processing plants.

Despite the war, Rivne farmers are building new farms and processing plants. According to Igor Tymoshenko, the deputy head of the Regional State Administration, despite the second challenging year in wartime conditions, agriculture in the Rivne region is developing, and farmer...

Italian businesses have invested in the construction of a dry port in Transcarpathia to export agricultural products to the EU.

Italian businesses have invested in the construction of a dry port in Transcarpathia to export agricultural products to the EU. The Horonda Platform, a multimodal logistics hub for the export of grain and financed by Italian investors, will be constructed in the village of Horonda in the Mukachevo district. According to Viktor...

Thursday, November 16

Madoqua Renewables, a Dutch-Portuguese green chemical company, is investing €900M in the construction of a waste processing plant in Ternopil.

Madoqua Renewables, a Dutch-Portuguese green chemical company, is investing €900M in the construction of a waste processing plant in Ternopil. The plant will produce ecologically friendly green fuel (methanol) from sugar production waste using wastewater. According to the head of the state agency UkraineInvest, Sergiy Tsivkach, the project w...

The EBRD is increasing its capital by €4B for the third time to invest in Ukraine.

The EBRD is increasing its capital by €4B for the third time to invest in Ukraine. The Board of Directors of the EBRD recommended to the Bank’s managers to approve a capital increase of €4B to ensure investments in Ukraine, the bank reported. This is the first step to increase...

Wednesday, November 15

The DFC and MIGA accelerate investment insurance in Ukraine.

The DFC and MIGA accelerate investment insurance in Ukraine. The American Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will send a special representative to Ukraine to hasten the acquisition of insurance by investors. He will advise both Ukrainian and international bu...

The EFI Group plans to invest $25M in the Cherkasy region’s processing industry.

The EFI Group plans to invest $25M in the Cherkasy region’s processing industry. The investment holding EFI Group, founded by businessman Igor Liski, will start constructing a new agro-processing plant in the Cherkasy region by 2024. It is noted that the chairman of the EFI Group’...

Tuesday, November 14

One of the largest agricultural holdings in Ukraine is resuming a processing project and investing $60M.

One of the largest agricultural holdings in Ukraine is resuming a processing project and investing $60M. In the fourth quarter of the year, Astarta Holding will resume the construction of an additional soybean processing line at the Globino processing plant in the Poltava region, which will allow the pro...

Monday, November 13

Reconstruction of Ukraine: Canada will hold a conference; the Czech Republic and Taiwan join forces.

Reconstruction of Ukraine: Canada will hold a conference; the Czech Republic and Taiwan join forces. A business conference devoted to Ukraine’s reconstruction will be held in Toronto, Canada on November 21-22. Participants will present investment projects for Ukraine’s reconstruction and modernizatio...

Ukraine anticipates a logistics investment project worth more than $500M.

Ukraine anticipates a logistics investment project worth more than $500M. State agency UkraineInvest will support Terwin’s new investment project to build logistics hubs with a total area of one million square meters. Construction is planned in four regions of Ukraine...

A French state-owned company will insure business investment in Ukraine, and enterprises seek to localize production.

A French state-owned company will insure business investment in Ukraine, and enterprises seek to localize production. Ukraine’s Economy Minister Yuliya Svyridenko said: “We are discussing potential tools for Ukraine’s recovery, including war risk insurance, to enable French investors to enter Ukrain...

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