Investments

Monday, August 29

Ukraine plans to launch a recovery Trust Fund next year.

Ukraine plans to launch a recovery Trust Fund next year. Interfax-Ukraine writes that the trust fund for the restoration of Ukraine under the guidance of the World Bank may become operational in the middle of 2023. According to Deputy Minister of Infrastruc...

Friday, August 19

The war has halted agricultural investment in Ukraine.

The war has halted agricultural investment in Ukraine. Yields during the war were no worse than the average from recent years, but investment in the industry has stopped, reported Forbes Ukraine. According to the Minister of Agriculture, Mykola Solsky, th...

Wednesday, August 10

The development and implementation of investment projects within the framework of the investment nanny program have been simplified.

The development and implementation of investment projects within the framework of the investment nanny program have been simplified. The investment nannies mechanism provides for the assignment of specialized employees for large investors, who help overcome bureaucratic problems and provide general information and guidance. These ...

Ukraine’s investment attractiveness rating has fallen to its lowest level since 2013.

Ukraine’s investment attractiveness rating has fallen to its lowest level since 2013. In the first half of 2022 Ukraine’s investment attractiveness index decreased by half a point and amounted to 2.17 points out of a possible 5, which is the lowest value since 2013, reported the EBA. ...

Monday, August 1

The USF allocates grants for military-tech projects.

The USF allocates grants for military-tech projects. The Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) has announced a program for allocating grants in amounts of up to $35,000 for the implementation of military-tech projects. Enterprises that have projects in the fiel...

Netflix will give grants to Ukrainians in the arts.

Netflix will give grants to Ukrainians in the arts. The Netflix streaming service, together with the Ukrainian Film Academy and House of Europe, are launching two initiatives to support the creative sector. The grant program is intended to help creato...

Friday, July 22

Postponing payments on Eurobonds will save Ukraine $5B.

Postponing payments on Eurobonds will save Ukraine $5B. By deferring debt service payments on Eurobonds and warrants over the next two years, Ukraine will save $5B. This money will be directed to urgent needs: social protection and financial support for mi...

Thursday, July 21

International creditors have agreed to postpone Ukraine’s payments on Eurobonds.

International creditors have agreed to postpone Ukraine’s payments on Eurobonds. The group of creditor countries is ready for the suspension of the servicing of Ukraine’s national debt from August 1 until the end of 2023 and calls on the holders of its Eurobonds to do so. Th...

The sale of military bonds attracted UAH 2.9B to the budget.

The sale of military bonds attracted UAH 2.9B to the budget. The auction for the sale of military bonds on July 19 brought UAH 2.9B ($80M) to the budget, announced the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry increased the interest rates on military bonds with a term ...

Wednesday, July 20

The government announced the development of new industrial parks in the Chernivtsi region.

The government announced the development of new industrial parks in the Chernivtsi region. The Cabinet of Ministers passed a decision to create two new industrial parks: Khotyn Invest and Bukovyna Energy, announced Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal. According to the head of the govern...

Monday, July 18

Ukraine Eurobonds rise by almost 15% after an IMF statement.

Ukraine Eurobonds rise by almost 15% after an IMF statement. After collapsing to a historic low, Ukrainian Eurobonds rose in price by an average of 14.5% at the end of last week, reported Bloomberg. It is noted that the increase in prices was facilitated by a s...

Thursday, July 14

The Volyn region builds a dry port for the export of agricultural products.

The Volyn region builds a dry port for the export of agricultural products. The Volyn region is preparing to receive agricultural products and to store and transport them to European countries, reported Interfax-Ukraine. The Volyn region is building a large dry port for proce...

Ukrainian tech company Preply raises $50M.

Ukrainian tech company Preply raises $50M. The Ukrainian EdTech company Preply has raised a $50M Series C round, increasing its total investment amount since inception to $100M. The investment round was led by Owl Ventures The platform plans t...

Wednesday, July 13

Energoatom and Westinghouse will construct two reactors at Khmelnytskyi NPP.

Energoatom and Westinghouse will construct two reactors at Khmelnytskyi NPP. The US Westinghouse Electric Company announced a new contract with the Ukrainian State Nuclear company Energoatom. According to the agreement, Westinghouse will provide AP1000reactor technical inform...

The Ministry of Finance has raised the rates of dollar military bonds to 4-4.5%.

The Ministry of Finance has raised the rates of dollar military bonds to 4-4.5%. The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, at the primary auctions on Tuesday, refused to increase the yield of military bonds in hryvnia, as a result, the volume of their sale remained at a low level, with...

Tuesday, July 12

Ukraine’s recovery plan envisages $37B in agricultural sector investment.

Ukraine’s recovery plan envisages $37B in agricultural sector investment. Ukraine’s recovery plan for 2022-2032 consists of several projects in the farm sector, the implementation of which will require at least $37B in investments, reported Interfax-Ukraine. The plan also ...

Monday, July 11

Ukraine needs to maintain capital investment at 35% of GDP for at least five years.

Ukraine needs to maintain capital investment at 35% of GDP for at least five years. The Ukraine Ministry of Economy believes that for Ukrainian Economy to enjoy a large increase, Ukraine needs to maintain capital investments at 35% of GDP for at least five years consecutively, said M...

Monday, July 4

Ukrainian Eurobonds have continued to fall in price for the last six weeks.

Ukrainian Eurobonds have continued to fall in price for the last six weeks. Last Friday, Ukrainian Eurobonds rose by an average of 1.7%, but overall, they lost 8.1% in value for the week. According to Bloomberg, among the dollar-denominated Eurobonds, the shortest papers mat...

Tuesday, June 28

Ukraine has registered 105,000 land transactions since the land market opened in 2021.

Ukraine has registered 105,000 land transactions since the land market opened in 2021. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine reports that as of June 26, 105,173 agreements have been concluded within the agricultural land market, and the total area of land sold is 252,200...

A grain complex in the Odesa region is up for auction.

A grain complex in the Odesa region is up for auction. In Izmail, Odesa region, a grain complex located near the Orlivka-Isakcha international ferry was put up for electronic auction, as announced by the Prozorro.Sales auction platform. The complex of bui...

Monday, June 27

Oschadbank will start accepting applications for new business grants in July.

Oschadbank will start accepting applications for new business grants in July. Beginning July 1, the State Savings Bank will begin accepting applications from Ukrainians for microgrants of up to UAH 250,000 for a new business or the development of an existing business. Accordin...

Wednesday, June 22

The Ukrainian Government will give grants to new businesses through the eRobota program.

The Ukrainian Government will give grants to new businesses through the eRobota program. According to the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, the Ukrainian government is launching the eRobota program, under which the state will provide grants of up to UAH 250,000 ($8,000) to start...

Friday, June 17

The National Securities Commission has allowed the initial placement of securities.

The National Securities Commission has allowed the initial placement of securities. The National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) has authorized the initial public offering of securities, including securities of collective investment institutions. However, there are cu...

Ukraine’s military bonds will back a new cryptocurrency.

Ukraine’s military bonds will back a new cryptocurrency. The ICU financial group, together with EVOL.TECH, will issue the UACB cryptocurrency, which is backed by government military bonds. The token will allow investors to invest cryptocurrency in the UACB...

Wednesday, June 15

The Ministry of Finance left fixed rates on military bonds and raised almost UAH 5.46B.

The Ministry of Finance left fixed rates on military bonds and raised almost UAH 5.46B. In total, investors were offered five issues of military bonds, one of which is denominated in euros. The biggest demand among hryvnia issues is concentrated on two-month securities, from the sale of...

The EBRD will bolster Ukraine’s energy security with up to €300M for Naftogaz.

The EBRD will bolster Ukraine’s energy security with up to €300M for Naftogaz. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will lend up to €300M to help Ukraine’s gas company Naftogaz compensate for the loss of natural gas production following the invasion of Uk...

The US will help build temporary grain storage to export grain from Ukraine.

The US will help build temporary grain storage to export grain from Ukraine. The United States is working with its European allies to export grain from Ukraine by rail, including building granaries on Ukraine’s border, announced US President Joe Biden. “We are wor...

Friday, June 10

The EU will allocate €20M to support Ukrainian startups and innovation projects.

The EU will allocate €20M to support Ukrainian startups and innovation projects. According to the European Commission, thanks to a targeted amendment to the European Innovation Council (EIC) work program in 2022, a new initiative will support at least 200 Ukrainian high-tech start...

Kyiv’s largest property developer resumes work with only 5% of its workers.

Kyiv’s largest property developer resumes work with only 5% of its workers. Kyivmiskbud (KMB) Holding Company resumed work on June 1 on some construction sites, bringing back up to 500 people out of the 10,000 who were previously employed, as stated by President of KMB Igor ...

Ukrainian startup Rekava produces disposable, biodegradable utensils from coffee grounds.

Ukrainian startup Rekava produces disposable, biodegradable utensils from coffee grounds. The idea for all their new products is based on the principles of a circular economy and sustainable development. The main component used is coffee grounds, along with other secondary raw food mater...

ICLUB Global launches an online platform for investing in startups.

ICLUB Global launches an online platform for investing in startups. Private investor club ICLUB Global has launched the ICLUB Online platform, allowing anyone to invest in startups with TA Ventures and other club members. Along with the online platform launch, the cl...

Thursday, June 9

Since the beginning of the war, 643 land auctions have been completed.

Since the beginning of the war, 643 land auctions have been completed. Since the imposition of martial law, the auction platform Prozorro.Sales held 643 auctions for the lease and sale of land for UAH 124M, reported the Ministry of Agrarian Policy. Since the launch of t...

A French investor has bought the Ukrainian network of Brocard stores from their Russian owner.

A French investor has bought the Ukrainian network of Brocard stores from their Russian owner. French businessman Philippe Benacin has acquired a 100% stake in two leading Ukrainian cosmetics and perfume companies: Brocard-Ukraine and Egzagon. The amount of the agreement is not disclosed, repo...

Wednesday, June 8

The placement of military bonds has attracted a record small amount.

The placement of military bonds has attracted a record small amount. On June 7, the Ministry of Finance placed military bonds worth almost UAH 810M ($27M) announced the Ministry’s press service. Investors were offered hryvnia bonds with a maturity of 3 and 6 mont...

Ireland’s Kingspan is investing €200M in a construction technology campus in Ukraine.

Ireland’s Kingspan is investing €200M in a construction technology campus in Ukraine. The company notes that the enterprise will help meet the rapidly growing demand for energy-efficient buildings in Ukraine. Kingspan is headquartered in Ireland, and manufactures building insulation m...

Tuesday, June 7

Ukraine can completely abandon gas imports with increased production.

Ukraine can completely abandon gas imports with increased production. Ukraine has a real opportunity to completely cease importing gas by developing its production, including biogas, as stated by General Director of GTS Ukraine Serhiy Makogon. According to him, Ukraine...

Military bond rates will not change despite the key policy rate increase.

Military bond rates will not change despite the key policy rate increase. The Ministry of Finance has stated that it will keep rates on military bonds fixed despite raising the National Bank’s discount rate to 25%. The NBU stresses that the funds from the sale of mil...

Monday, June 6

Ukraine will offer military insurance to foreign investors.

Ukraine will offer military insurance to foreign investors. Foreign investors who continue to invest in the Ukrainian economy will be offered a service to insure so-called military risks by the government, said the adviser to the President of Ukraine on Econo...

Ukraine continues to work on building a network of industrial parks.

Ukraine continues to work on building a network of industrial parks. The government has registered the Maramures Industrial Park in the Zakarpattia region and the L-TOWN Industrial Park in the Kyiv region, announced the Ministry of Economy. The first will develop the w...

Friday, June 3

Europe is speeding up its renewables transition.

Europe is speeding up its renewables transition. Despite concerns that Russia’s war in Ukraine might mean a return to more fossil fuels, most countries in the EU are laying out more ambitious plans to boost renewables. Nineteen of the EU’s 27 membe...

Thursday, June 2

Real estate prices in new developments are rising across the country.

Real estate prices in new developments are rising across the country. Prices for apartments in new buildings are growing in hryvnia and dollar equivalence compared to pre-war levels, reported real estate portal LUN.ua. In Kyiv, work resumed on 23% (43) of construction...

Wednesday, June 1

Military bonds can be purchased through the e-government Diia app.

Military bonds can be purchased through the e-government Diia app. The portal and Diia application will be replenished with new features, including buying military bonds and accessing some e-notary services, said Minister of Digital Transformation Mikhail Fedorov. Th...

The budget receives another UAH 3B from the sale of military bonds.

The budget receives another UAH 3B from the sale of military bonds. On Tuesday, at an auction for the sale of military bonds, the state raised more than UAH 3B ($94M) to the budget. Investors were offered five bond issues, one of which was a dollar issue with a maturi...

The Ministry of Economy recorded a record demand for 5-7-9% loans.

The Ministry of Economy recorded a record demand for 5-7-9% loans. Since May, there has been a record number of requests from businesses for soft loans under the state program Affordable Loans 5-7-9%, which indicates the desire of entrepreneurs to resume business as...

Google issues grants for 17 Ukrainian startups.

Google issues grants for 17 Ukrainian startups. Google’s Foundation for Ukrainian Startups has announced the first recipients of grants – each of the 17 Ukrainian startups received a grant of up to $100,000. In March, Google announced ...

Monday, May 30

Naftogaz will create its own gas station network.

Naftogaz will create its own gas station network. Naftogaz will be a national operator in the gas station market to prevent high prices, said the CEO of Naftogaz, Yuriy Vitrenko. According to him, the state does not intend to monopolize this market. ...

Ukrainian Ajax Systems has started selling its security systems in the US.

Ukrainian Ajax Systems has started selling its security systems in the US. A Ukrainian developer and manufacturer of professional security systems, Ajax Systems, began sales in the United States with its first distributor in North America, SS&SI, announced its founder A...

Friday, May 27

The EBRD lends €20M to Ukrainian pharmaceutical company Farmak.

The EBRD lends €20M to Ukrainian pharmaceutical company Farmak. The EBRD is lending €20M to a leading Ukrainian pharmaceuticals manufacturer under its €2B Resilience and Livelihoods Framework, supporting countries affected by the war in Ukraine. The financing, wh...

Ukraine wants partner countries to issue state guarantees for investing in Ukraine.

Ukraine wants partner countries to issue state guarantees for investing in Ukraine. The Ukrainian government is working with its partner countries to provide state guarantees to their companies for investments in Ukraine, stated Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at the World Econ...

A new IT town will be built in the Lviv region.

A new IT town will be built in the Lviv region. The construction of an IT town for representatives of creative industries has been planned in the Lviv region, said President of the International Technology Transfer Association (ITTA) Artem Honchare...

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