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Thursday, October 3

Piraeus Bank joins leaders from the business community to discuss strategic planning at the War & Business event hosted by UBN.

Piraeus Bank joins leaders from the business community to discuss strategic planning at the War & Business event hosted by UBN. Piraeus Bank in Ukraine has reinforced its commitment to supporting business resilience and economic planning through its role as the general sponsor of the recent War & Business: Planning for an ...

Despite the war, Jysk continues to invest and opens its 100th store in Ukraine.

Despite the war, Jysk continues to invest and opens its 100th store in Ukraine. Jysk, an international home furnishing retailer, is opening a new store in Chernivtsi on Thursday, October 3, said Yevhen Ivanitsa, the Country Director in Ukraine. Since the start of the full-scale i...

Wednesday, October 2

Ukraine is considering the construction of a gunpowder plant and growing raw production materials.

Ukraine is considering the construction of a gunpowder plant and growing raw production materials. According to the director of Ukrainian Armored Vehicles, Vladyslav Belbas, the manufacturer received only one proposal from a Western company in three years, which was to build a €20M plant to process...

An Italian company will build two waste processing plants in Transcarpathia, and the Mykolayiv region will build a river terminal.

An Italian company will build two waste processing plants in Transcarpathia, and the Mykolayiv region will build a river terminal. Italian company Gesenu is ready to construct two waste processing plants in Transcarpathia, which will serve 400,000 and 550,000 people, respectively. The Italian government is ready to finance these ...

Tuesday, October 1

Europe will increase its defense investment sharply in 2024 in response to Russian aggression.

Europe will increase its defense investment sharply in 2024 in response to Russian aggression. European venture capitalists plan to invest $1B in defense technology by the end of 2024, which is 400% more than in 2018, as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine. According to Dealroom, venture ...

For the first time, a green auction will be held in Ukraine to stimulate renewable energy development.

For the first time, a green auction will be held in Ukraine to stimulate renewable energy development. For the first time in Ukraine, state-owned enterprise Guaranteed Buyer has announced an online auction on October 31 to distribute support quotas for enterprises producing electricity using alternativ...

Despite the war, restaurants, supermarkets, and malls featuring international and domestic brands continue to open in Ukraine.

Despite the war, restaurants, supermarkets, and malls featuring international and domestic brands continue to open in Ukraine. This weekend, the first stage of the Epicentr shopping center was launched in the village of Chabany, close to the capital. The two-story mall’s total area is more than 96,000 square meters. Lat...

Despite their proximity to the front, Interpipe and Nibulon continue to invest in capacity expansion.

Despite their proximity to the front, Interpipe and Nibulon continue to invest in capacity expansion. According to Interpipe’s top manager Denys Morozov, the company is opening a new heat separation plant in Nikopol, investing $40M, and has many more plans for the future. The company’s pro...

Monday, September 30

Denmark is investing over $628M in Ukraine’s defense industry.

Denmark is investing over $628M in Ukraine’s defense industry. Denmark and Ukraine have agreed to terms on a DKK 4.2B ($628M) purchase from the Ukrainian defense industry, the Danish Ministry of Defense reported. Denmark will use income from frozen Russian asset...

The Polish export credit agency, for the first time, has insured an investment in Ukraine.

The Polish export credit agency, for the first time, has insured an investment in Ukraine. KUKE, Poland’s export credit agency, insured a Polish company’s production complex in Ukraine for more than $45 million. This is the first cooperation between KUKE and the World Bank Group...

Thursday, September 26

A Ukrainian company is seeking an investor for a project to relocate a TPP from Turkey to Ukraine.

A Ukrainian company is seeking an investor for a project to relocate a TPP from Turkey to Ukraine. Ukrainian company Energo-Plus Scientific and Production Enterprise, which previously announced its intention to transport a new 60 MW TPP from Turkey and install it in Ukraine, is looking for a privat...

Wednesday, September 25

A new industrial park with dozens of factories will be open in Prykarpattia.

A new industrial park with dozens of factories will be open in Prykarpattia. The Minister of Economy reported that the Cabinet of Ministers has registered the new Kalush Production industrial park in Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The park’s production capacity includes...

Elementum Energy plans to build 400 MW of wind power generation in Ukraine at a cost of €500M.

Elementum Energy plans to build 400 MW of wind power generation in Ukraine at a cost of €500M. Elementum Energy, owned by VR Capital, plans to build wind power plants with a capacity of about 400 MW in the south and west of Ukraine in the coming years. Elementum Energy previously announced the...

A turning point for nuclear energy: The world’s largest banks have decided to support the industry.

A turning point for nuclear energy: The world’s largest banks have decided to support the industry. Fourteen global banks, among the largest financial organizations in the world, have pledged to increase their support for tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. More than 20 countries, inclu...

Ukraine should prioritize the development of green energy to attract investment.

Ukraine should prioritize the development of green energy to attract investment. Ukraine should prioritize the development of green energy with specific decisions and actions that will stimulate investors to invest in this industry and reduce the energy deficit, said the top manag...

Tuesday, September 24

Ukraine’s electronic communications sector increased its revenue and investment by 11%.

Ukraine’s electronic communications sector increased its revenue and investment by 11%. In the first half of the year, revenue from electronic communications operators in Ukraine increased by 11%, reaching ₴52.4B. The main components of this growth were mobile communication services, whi...

By the end of the year, Ukraine can export 100 million cubic meters of biomethane.

By the end of the year, Ukraine can export 100 million cubic meters of biomethane. The MHP agricultural holding’s top manager, Adomas Audickas, said: “If the open markets and buyers are found, Ukraine will be able to export about 100 million cubic meters of biomethane pe...

Ukrainian real estate developer is launching two new projects in Kyiv.

Ukrainian real estate developer is launching two new projects in Kyiv. Construction company Intergal-Bud announced the launch of two new projects with a total area of about 190,000 square meters that will break ground by the end of 2024, said Anna Laevska, Intergal-Bud...

A Ukrainian fund joins a €11M financing round for the French developer of a freelancer platform.

A Ukrainian fund joins a €11M financing round for the French developer of a freelancer platform. French startup Jump attracted €11M of investment in a Series A round. Among the investors is the Ukrainian venture fund Roosh Ventures. Pan-European fund Breega led the round, and Index Ventures, RAIS...

Friday, September 20

Ukraine can become the titanium hub of Europe, but hundreds of millions of dollars are needed.

Ukraine can become the titanium hub of Europe, but hundreds of millions of dollars are needed. To replace Russia in the global supply of titanium, Ukraine will require years of construction and hundreds of millions of dollars of investment, said the chairman of the board of the United Mining an...

Ukrainian and Czech companies jointly launch a €75M wind farm, western Ukraine’s largest.

Ukrainian and Czech companies jointly launch a €75M wind farm, western Ukraine’s largest. Total investment in the Skoliv wind power plant, built in the mountainous area of the Lviv region with a 54.6 MW capacity, amounts to €75M. Ukrainian company Eko Optima and Czech MND implemented the...

Thursday, September 19

Companies financially confirm their intentions to build energy storage systems in Ukraine.

Companies financially confirm their intentions to build energy storage systems in Ukraine. As reported in Ukrenergo, 11 out of 13 winning companies in relevant auctions have deposited funds into escrow accounts. In this way, the companies financially guaranteed the construction of 99 MW of ...

Three industrial parks receive ₴347.5M in grant funds from the state for infrastructure development.

Three industrial parks receive ₴347.5M in grant funds from the state for infrastructure development. Three more industrial parks in the Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, and Vinnytsia regions received state funding under the Made in Ukraine policy in the total amount of ₴347.5M ($8.5M). The Korosten industrial ...

Wednesday, September 18

Ukraine has started accepting applications for business support within the Ukraine Facility program, which could bring €40B in investment to the economy.

Ukraine has started accepting applications for business support within the Ukraine Facility program, which could bring €40B in investment to the economy. In September, Ukraine officially began accepting applications from businesses to participate in the Ukraine Investment Framework program – a preferential lending and investment attraction tool, said E...

The Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyy seaport fails to sell for the tenth time. Why are investors refusing to buy it?

The Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyy seaport fails to sell for the tenth time. Why are investors refusing to buy it? The latest auction of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyy Seaport scheduled for September 16 did not take place due to a lack of bidders. If no applications are received by September 24, the State Property Fund...

Tuesday, September 17

A Ukrainian military tech start-up that uses AI to automate drone attacks has attracted $2.7M from US funds.

A Ukrainian military tech start-up that uses AI to automate drone attacks has attracted $2.7M from US funds. Ukrainian start-up Swarmer, which uses AI technology called Styx that controls drones in a swarm, has attracted $2.7M in investments from R-G.AI, Radius Capital Ventures, Green Flag Ventures, and D3 V...

Odesa is actively working on the creation of two multi-disciplinary industrial parks.

Odesa is actively working on the creation of two multi-disciplinary industrial parks. Despite the full-scale war, Odesa city authorities are actively working to create two industrial parks, said the mayor of Odesa, Gennady Trukhanov. The first park (Odesa Innovation Park) will be locat...

Friday, September 13

Ukraine and the EBRD plan to increase investment in energy and infrastructure by €325M.

Ukraine and the EBRD plan to increase investment in energy and infrastructure by €325M. Ukraine and the EBRD discussed the possibilities of expanding investment in energy and infrastructure projects. “With the help of the EBRD, we hope to unblock private investments in renewable en...

Ukraine plans to create a fund to support green power plant construction.

Ukraine plans to create a fund to support green power plant construction. Ukraine is working to create a dedicated fund that would guarantee stable investor profitability for new renewable energy projects, which would stimulate the construction of green power plants, said...

An Italian shipbuilder is preparing to reconstruct the Odesa port facilities.

An Italian shipbuilder is preparing to reconstruct the Odesa port facilities. Fincantieri, Europe’s largest shipbuilder based in Trieste, Italy, is working to transform Ukraine’s defunct state-owned shipyards in the port of Odesa into a state-of-the-art production c...

Ukraine can potentially switch to RES faster than other countries.

Ukraine can potentially switch to RES faster than other countries. Ukraine’s case regarding the green transition is unique, as many existing energy capacities were quickly taken out of commission due to the war. Still, there is an opportunity to attract investm...

Two AI startups from Ukraine have attracted more than $3.2M from investors.

Two AI startups from Ukraine have attracted more than $3.2M from investors. Ukrainian AI platform Mantis Analytics received $240,000 from the Nezlamni fund. This will be used to accelerate development and launch the platform in the US market, which is a critical strategic pri...

Thursday, September 12

Which Ukrainian defense tech niches are most attractive for investors?

Which Ukrainian defense tech niches are most attractive for investors? At the end of 2023, the Ukrainian defense industry was estimated at $3B. In 2024, this figure may increase to more than $5B; a notable part of this total is the defense tech segment. Domestic manufact...

Wednesday, September 11

A British oil and gas company will invest in Ukraine’s energy industry, and 10 MW of projects have already been approved.

A British oil and gas company will invest in Ukraine’s energy industry, and 10 MW of projects have already been approved. British oil and gas company Cadogan Petroleum plc, which has assets in western Ukraine, announced its intention to accelerate the diversification of its business and move into electricity production. ...

A ten-year Ukrainian telecom deal: A French billionaire has bought Lifecell and Datagrup-Volia.

A ten-year Ukrainian telecom deal: A French billionaire has bought Lifecell and Datagrup-Volia. Investment company NJJ Holding, owned by French billionaire Xavier Niel, has completed its acquisition of Ukrainian mobile operator Lifecell and fixed internet provider Datagroup-Volia. This acquisiti...

One of the oldest players in the Ukrainian fast-food market is investing $6M to expand its network.

One of the oldest players in the Ukrainian fast-food market is investing $6M to expand its network. After a pause of almost 2.5 years, Puzata Hata has resumed the expansion of its chain of restaurants. During 2024, it will grow by at least six facilities, investing $1M in each. The Ukrainian restaur...

The management of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi port has named potential investors within the privatization framework.

The management of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi port has named potential investors within the privatization framework. The port director, Oksana Kiktenko, said the following companies are interested in acquiring the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Sea Trade Port: MSP Nika-Tera company, Potoky, and agricultural holding Nibulon. ...

Tuesday, September 10

The Vinnytsia region has opened a newly developed dry port to improve railway logistics between the center of Ukraine and seaports.

The Vinnytsia region has opened a newly developed dry port to improve railway logistics between the center of Ukraine and seaports. In Vinnytsia, the $15M dry port received its first cargoes. It is a railway container terminal built by the Lemtrans group. The logistics center will provide an alternative in addition to the ports of...

Grant support for businesses: What is being offered to light industry and eco-startups?

Grant support for businesses: What is being offered to light industry and eco-startups? To strengthen the competitiveness of Ukrainian enterprises and develop the economy, the USAID Program will provide enterprises in the textile industry with equipment to expand production. Businesses m...

Friday, September 6

One of Ukraine’s largest woodworking enterprises exports products for French winemakers and has continued to develop during the war.

One of Ukraine’s largest woodworking enterprises exports products for French winemakers and has continued to develop during the war. Wood International from Khust (Transcarpathia region) manufactures oak rivets (a barrel fastening component) and alternative products for aging wine, spirits, and beer. The primary sales market for th...

No major investor has left the Zhytomyr region during the war; a Polish company is preparing to invest ₴15M in the mining industry.

No major investor has left the Zhytomyr region during the war; a Polish company is preparing to invest ₴15M in the mining industry. As reported by Vitaliy Bunechko, the head of Zhytomyr OVA, Polish company Cersanit, which has a large sanitary wares production plant in Zvyagel (Ukraine), plans to invest ₴15M in the kaolin clay depo...

Ukrainians are increasing their investment in government bonds: The share is already 4%.

Ukrainians are increasing their investment in government bonds: The share is already 4%. In August 2024, the Ministry of Finance raised ₴29.1B from the issuance of government bonds. Military bonds accounted for ₴6B of the total volume of government bonds issued in August. As of September ...

Thursday, September 5

In August, Ukraine held 500 auctions for state and communal property, attracting over ₴160M.

In August, Ukraine held 500 auctions for state and communal property, attracting over ₴160M. According to Prozorro.Sale, more than 500 August online auctions has generated almost ₴161.7M for Ukrainian budgets at all levels. The most expensive lot of the month became the property of the automo...

Green Flag Ventures invests in a Ukrainian manufacturer of tactical military communication systems.

Green Flag Ventures invests in a Ukrainian manufacturer of tactical military communication systems. The American investment fund Green Flag Ventures has invested in Himera, a manufacturer of military radios that are being actively used in combat conditions, providing communication in the most comple...

Wednesday, September 4

Investing in Ukrainian real estate is more profitable than in EU countries: Prices will increase by 100% after the war.

Investing in Ukrainian real estate is more profitable than in EU countries: Prices will increase by 100% after the war. The top manager of developer Intergal-Bud, Anna Laevska, noted that currently in Ukraine, prices for premium-class apartments are on the same level as prices for economy-class housing in Hungary or Ge...

American investors made the first investments of $200,000 in several Ukrainian defense startups.

American investors made the first investments of $200,000 in several Ukrainian defense startups. A defense startup accelerator launched by MITS and American University Kyiv has completed its first program for Ukrainian mil-tech startups, providing participants $200,000 each. The direct investment...

Tuesday, September 3

How do grants help the Ukrainian military tech industry to grow?

How do grants help the Ukrainian military tech industry to grow? The SkyLab UA company used a Brave1 defense technology cluster grant to implement airless wheels in the Sirko-S1 ground multifunctional robotic complex. The complex can be used for reconnaissance, eva...

Monday, August 26

The State Property Fund plans to introduce military insurance for privatization.

The State Property Fund plans to introduce military insurance for privatization. The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) is actively seeking opportunities to expand export insurance instruments to cover war risks for privatization objects, said the head of SPFU, Vitaliy Koval. &...

Moldova aspires to become a central logistics hub between the East and West, and invests €30M in infrastructure.

Moldova aspires to become a central logistics hub between the East and West, and invests €30M in infrastructure. This year, Moldova plans to complete a project feasibility study for the construction of the country’s first multimodal logistics complex at the Beresti train station in Ungeny (5 km from the bo...

Thursday, August 22

VC investments in Europe are focused on AI and clean technologies, and Ukraine invests in security innovation.

VC investments in Europe are focused on AI and clean technologies, and Ukraine invests in security innovation. In the second quarter, venture capital investment in Europe showed significant growth, reaching $17.8B, which significantly exceeded the first quarter’s figure – $13.9B. Artificial intelligence ...

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