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Thursday, March 13

Aurora’s logistics plans: Where is the retailer expanding its capacity?

Aurora’s logistics plans: Where is the retailer expanding its capacity? Aurora is continuing to invest in its logistics by opening a distribution center that spans over 7,000 square meters in Stoyanka, Kyiv region. This move marks the first stage of a significant investme...

Furniture retail is actively expanding in Ukraine, with both international and domestic manufacturers investing in new store openings.

Furniture retail is actively expanding in Ukraine, with both international and domestic manufacturers investing in new store openings. In 2024, international company JYSK launched 13 new stores in Ukraine and renovated eight existing ones, bringing the total number of its retail locations to 124. Last year, JYSK invested ₴278.5M ($6....

US startups are collaborating with Ukrainian manufacturers to develop superior drones for the Pentagon.

US startups are collaborating with Ukrainian manufacturers to develop superior drones for the Pentagon. US defense startups have partnered with Ukrainian manufacturers to produce better, war-tested drones for the US military. The Americans have invested billions of dollars in venture capital to develop ...

Wednesday, March 12

While the US and Ukraine strive to reach a deal on minerals, TechMet is already planning to mine lithium in the Kirovograd region.

While the US and Ukraine strive to reach a deal on minerals, TechMet is already planning to mine lithium in the Kirovograd region. TechMet, an Irish mining company that specializes in mineral extraction and is partially owned by the US International Development Finance Corporation, intends to develop a lithium deposit in Ukraine....

What is holding back the development of distributed generation in the regions, and what should the Ukrainian energy system evolve into during the process of European integration?

What is holding back the development of distributed generation in the regions, and what should the Ukrainian energy system evolve into during the process of European integration? According to Anzhelika Slobodyan, an expert from the Association of Small Communities of Ukraine, communities are keen on developing distributed generation to address their critical infrastructure nee...

The largest steel mill in Ukraine is seeking European partners for mining in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The largest steel mill in Ukraine is seeking European partners for mining in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Mauro Longobardo, the CEO of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the largest steel mill in Ukraine, stated during the On the Road to URC 2025 event in Milan, “We urge potential Italian and other European...

Privatization continues to replenish Ukraine’s coffers; a household chemicals plant in Vinnytsia is the next item up for sale.

Privatization continues to replenish Ukraine’s coffers; a household chemicals plant in Vinnytsia is the next item up for sale. During the week of March 3 to 7, the State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) conducted 16 successful online privatization auctions totaling ₴61.33M. The most expensive item was a complex of premises cov...

Tuesday, March 11

The EU launches a €1.6B call for proposals to support small businesses in Ukraine.

The EU launches a €1.6B call for proposals to support small businesses in Ukraine. The EU has initiated a new call for proposals aimed at assisting small businesses in war-affected communities and attracting investment for Ukraine’s reconstruction. An initiative through the Uk...

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end.

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end. Following Donald Trump’s re-election, investor sentiment has become more optimistic about Ukraine’s future. Markets have responded very positively to any advancements toward a long-term an...

Monday, March 10

Ukrainian individuals and businesses have boosted their investments in government bonds by 33%.

Ukrainian individuals and businesses have boosted their investments in government bonds by 33%. According to the Ministry of Finance, as of March 1 over ₴1.84T in government bonds were in circulation, while the investment volume by legal entities and individuals for the year climbed by 33% to ₴2...

The Ukrainian government has allocated ₴13B for reconstruction projects, and France will allocate €200M for these efforts.

The Ukrainian government has allocated ₴13B for reconstruction projects, and France will allocate €200M for these efforts. The state has designated ₴5B for reconstruction projects across 12 regions. This includes 150 projects under a joint program with the EIB, focusing on repair and construction of hospitals, schools, an...

A Turkish business continues its investment in Ukraine: A new wind farm will be built in the Zhytomyr region.

A Turkish business continues its investment in Ukraine: A new wind farm will be built in the Zhytomyr region. Turkey is one of the countries contributing significantly to Ukraine’s energy security, accounting for 8% of renewable energy production in Ukraine, and current Turkish investments in the energy...

Vitagro has invested $50M in agro-processing and expanding its land bank.

Vitagro has invested $50M in agro-processing and expanding its land bank. Since the onset of the full-scale war, the Vitagro group of companies has invested over $50M of its own funds to process and grow its land bank from 60,000 hectares to more than 90,000 hectares. Accor...

Friday, March 7

BGV Group Management requires $450M in investment to launch a graphite project aimed at producing components for lithium-ion batteries.

BGV Group Management requires $450M in investment to launch a graphite project aimed at producing components for lithium-ion batteries. The BGV Graphite project will produce spherical graphite (SPG), a key material for lithium-ion batteries. According to preliminary calculations, it will require approximately $450M in investment, stat...

Thursday, March 6

Ukraine recorded a 35% increase in capital investments over the past year.

Ukraine recorded a 35% increase in capital investments over the past year. Last year’s capital investment totaled ₴534.4B, reflecting a 35.1% rise compared to 2023, according to the State Statistics Service. Most investments came from internal funds belonging to enterp...

Swiss Brugg will partner with a Ukrainian manufacturer to establish the first Ukrainian enterprise to produce plastic PEX pipe.

Swiss Brugg will partner with a Ukrainian manufacturer to establish the first Ukrainian enterprise to produce plastic PEX pipe. Swiss Brugg AG plans to form a joint venture with a Ternopil company, Terpolymergaz, that will produce plastic PEX pipe for both centralized and decentralized heating systems, and will invest €7M. The...

A Turkish construction giant disclosed its investments in Ukraine during the war.

A Turkish construction giant disclosed its investments in Ukraine during the war. Since the onset of the war, ONUR GROUP has invested in several plants that are part of the ONUR group in Ukraine. Specifically: ACTU manufactures dry building mixtures and is located in western Ukrain...

Wednesday, March 5

ReArm Europe: Von der Leyen presents an €800B EU rearmament plan.

ReArm Europe: Von der Leyen presents an €800B EU rearmament plan. The European Commission President announced: The first point of the plan is to expand the use of public defense funding at the national level. The EU will propose bypassing the EU’s Growth and S...

Astarta will build a new $76M oilseed plant in the Khmelnytskyi region.

Astarta will build a new $76M oilseed plant in the Khmelnytskyi region. The Board of Directors of Astarta Holding has approved a decision to commence a new investment project – the construction of an oilseed processing facility, particularly soybeans and rapeseed, in the ...

Global Ocean Link has launched 25,000 tons of additional storage capacity at Ukraine’s deepest container terminal.

Global Ocean Link has launched 25,000 tons of additional storage capacity at Ukraine’s deepest container terminal. The logistics company continues to develop its capabilities. In February, two new warehouses for the storage and accumulation of cargo opened at the TIS terminal (Odesa). Notably, this terminal is Ukr...

Tuesday, March 4

Ukraine could face losses of up to €4B annually if the EU cancels trade preferences, making increased processing a potential solution.

Ukraine could face losses of up to €4B annually if the EU cancels trade preferences, making increased processing a potential solution. The Ukrainian economy stands to lose between €3.5B and €4B each year if the EU does not extend trade preferences for Ukraine, which are set to expire on June 6, 2025. The EU’s share of Ukraine&#...

In the Lviv region, a new $30M Philip Morris factory has achieved its planned annual capacity.

In the Lviv region, a new $30M Philip Morris factory has achieved its planned annual capacity. At the start of the year, Philip Morris in Ukraine brought its new factory in the Lviv region, which was launched in May 2024, up to its planned operating capacity. The facility features five producti...

Monday, March 3

Lithuania is investing €20M in Ukraine’s defense industry, and a Norwegian missile manufacturer will launch a joint venture in Ukraine.

Lithuania is investing €20M in Ukraine’s defense industry, and a Norwegian missile manufacturer will launch a joint venture in Ukraine. Lithuania is dedicating €20M to developing the Ukrainian defense sector and has initiated the establishment of joint weapon production facilities. The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced plans to...

The US is preparing to restart Nord Stream 2, and international investors are acquiring assets related to Russia.

The US is preparing to restart Nord Stream 2, and international investors are acquiring assets related to Russia. The US is formulating a project to reactivate the Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2. According to the FT, this initiative is associated with Matthias Warnig, a close Putin ally, who led Nord Stream 2...

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance.

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance. French President Emmanuel Macron says that at the EU summit on March 6, a new large-scale package of financial assistance to Ukraine will be considered. The summit’s goal is to strengthen suppor...

Friday, February 28

Ukraine will launch the Finnish-Ukrainian Investment Fund to restore and strengthen its economy.

Ukraine will launch the Finnish-Ukrainian Investment Fund to restore and strengthen its economy. Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada adopted a law, On Ratification of the Framework Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of Finland on Projects Financed under the Finnish-Ukrainia...

Thursday, February 27

Horizon Capital is considering the establishment of a fund to attract investment to Ukraine.

Horizon Capital is considering the establishment of a fund to attract investment to Ukraine. The American private equity firm, one of the largest in the Ukrainian market, is exploring the creation of a catalyst fund designed to invest in Ukrainian companies alongside major foreign investors s...

The construction of two agro-processing plants has begun in Ukraine’s largest industrial park, with two more planned.

The construction of two agro-processing plants has begun in Ukraine’s largest industrial park, with two more planned. These two new agriculture processing plants are being developed in the Carbon-Neutral Eco-Agro-Hub Podillia-Horodok industrial park (Khmelnytskyi region), which currently spans 150 hectares, making it...

A Ukrainian titanium company is working to attract four American investors for projects in Ukraine.

A Ukrainian titanium company is working to attract four American investors for projects in Ukraine. Velta, a Ukrainian titanium company, is actively negotiating with four potential American investors regarding joint mining and processing projects in the country, said the company’s CEO, Andriy ...

Tuesday, February 25

Gas procurement, renewable energy, and electricity market integration: EU to assist Ukraine in rebuilding its energy system.

Gas procurement, renewable energy, and electricity market integration: EU to assist Ukraine in rebuilding its energy system. The European Commission has proposed a new assistance package to expedite the integration of Ukraine’s energy market with its European counterpart, aiming for the electricity market’s full integ...

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression.

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression. Given its economic strength, the EU can allocate around €250B each year to defense. This expenditure, which represents 1.5% of the EU’s GDP, would enable Europe to mobilize around 300,000 soldie...

Metinvest has boosted its ore exports, continues to invest in Ukraine, and is constructing a plant in Europe.

Metinvest has boosted its ore exports, continues to invest in Ukraine, and is constructing a plant in Europe. In 2024, the Metinvest mining and metallurgical group significantly increased its total exports and sales of iron ore raw materials to over 12 million tons and notably reduced production costs, said C...

Monday, February 24

The war has not halted the Ukrainian M&A market, but it is altering its priorities.

The war has not halted the Ukrainian M&A market, but it is altering its priorities. The increase in overall activity among international investors last year in the M&A sector may provide an additional impetus for inward investment in Ukraine. Despite the war and the accompanying ...

The Zhytomyr Airport, with an annual passenger capacity of 300,000, seeks $20M in investment.

The Zhytomyr Airport, with an annual passenger capacity of 300,000, seeks $20M in investment. Local authorities are evaluating the possibility of restoring and relaunching the Zhytomyr International Airport, which was inactive from 1990 to 2014 before some minor operations were restored, accor...

Friday, February 21

Where in Ukraine did investors put their money in 2024?

Where in Ukraine did investors put their money in 2024? Last year, there were no investment deals in Ukraine worth over $200M, whereas in 2023, the largest M&A deal reached a value of $500M, according to analysts. Foreign investors accounted for 45% of...

Where foreign capital will invest into Ukraine depends on the war.

Where foreign capital will invest into Ukraine depends on the war. The President of the Kyiv School of Economics, Tymofiy Mylovanov, outlined three possible scenarios for the development of events on the front that will determine the dynamics of future foreign invest...

Thursday, February 20

McKinsey recorded a recovery in the private equity market last year.

McKinsey recorded a recovery in the private equity market last year. After two years of uncertainty, the private equity (PE) market began to show signs of recovery in 2024. The main drivers were an increase in the number of deals, a rise in investment exits, and a decr...

Demand at primary government bond auctions has dropped to a low point.

Demand at primary government bond auctions has dropped to a low point. On February 18, the Ministry of Finance raised ₴249.42M for the state budget at an auction for domestic government bonds, which is ₴770.58M less than the previous week. These are the results from the ...

Wednesday, February 19

Austrian Kreisel has finished construction of a €14M building materials plant in the Lviv region.

Austrian Kreisel has finished construction of a €14M building materials plant in the Lviv region. Kreisel, a company from the Fixit Gruppe concern, completed the construction of a building materials and systems plant in the village of Pisky (Lviv region); total project investment amounts to almost...

Metinvest is doubling its investment in iron ore assets and allocating a substantial amount of funds toward developing renewable energy.

Metinvest is doubling its investment in iron ore assets and allocating a substantial amount of funds toward developing renewable energy. In 2025, Metinvest Group plans to invest ₴5.7B ($135M) in the development of the Kryvyi Rih mining and processing plants. Compared to 2024, the company will increase its investment in iron ore assets ...

Strengthening economic cooperation with the Gulf countries: Which Ukrainian industries are attractive for Middle Eastern investors?

Strengthening economic cooperation with the Gulf countries: Which Ukrainian industries are attractive for Middle Eastern investors? Ukrainian government officials recently met with representatives from leading UAE companies, including port operators, investment firms, agricultural businesses, and trading firms interested in partne...

Tuesday, February 18

Ukraine presents projects valued at $500M to investors in Saudi Arabia.

Ukraine presents projects valued at $500M to investors in Saudi Arabia. A Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia engaged in discussions to deepen economic cooperation with nearly 100 local entrepreneurs. They presented these businesses with promising investment opportunitie...

Ukrainian BGV will collaborate with American partners in critical raw materials.

Ukrainian BGV will collaborate with American partners in critical raw materials. Ukrainian company BGV Group Management has signed cooperation agreements with three international partners in the US to extract critical raw materials. Since 2015, the BGV Group has invested approxima...

Double Tap Investments has invested up to $300,000 in Ukrainian drone developer Black Forest Systems.

Double Tap Investments has invested up to $300,000 in Ukrainian drone developer Black Forest Systems. The Finnish-Ukrainian investment company has chosen to support the Ukrainian drone startup Black Forest Systems. The specific investment amount remains undisclosed, with the typical DTI check ranging ...

Monday, February 17

German gunsmiths and the Ukrainian defense industry: Multiple German companies are planning to increase their investment in Ukraine-based production capacities.

German gunsmiths and the Ukrainian defense industry: Multiple German companies are planning to increase their investment in Ukraine-based production capacities. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger gave his assurance that he will not abandon plans to invest in Ukraine, even if the war ends this year, and will build a total of three factories. The first Rheinmetall...

The state is investing billions in domestic production through Made in Ukraine.

The state is investing billions in domestic production through Made in Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers is financing state programs through the Made in Ukraine economic initiative, which contributed to a 0.64% GDP growth last year. In January the government transferred ₴1.5B to ...

Friday, February 14

What could Ukraine gain from a mineral deal with the US?

What could Ukraine gain from a mineral deal with the US? Mykhailo Zhernov, the top manager at American mining company Critical Metals Corp, noted that launching mining and processing projects in Ukraine will require hundreds of millions of dollars in invest...

The EIB invests €2B in Ukraine’s recovery through the Ukraine Facility program.

The EIB invests €2B in Ukraine’s recovery through the Ukraine Facility program. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will allocate €2B to finance recovery projects in Ukraine using the EU’s financial instrument, the Ukraine Facility. This was discussed during a meeting among repres...

Thursday, February 13

Winning the Economic and Financial War in Ukraine.

Winning the Economic and Financial War in Ukraine. In advance of expected talks upon Trump’s presidency in early 2025, “land for peace” has become the catchphrase uttered by those who want a quick end to the war. Central among the innumerable c...

Ukrainians have shifted their investment preferences from housing to land.

Ukrainians have shifted their investment preferences from housing to land. In 2024, notaries certified 452,217 real estate purchase and sale agreements, 12% more than the previous year but 28% less than before the full-scale Russian invasion. Analysts noted that 60% of all a...

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