Investments

Friday, January 26

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...

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...

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