Investments

Monday, November 14

The investment giant BlackRock will advise Ukraine on attracting investment for reconstruction.

The investment giant BlackRock will advise Ukraine on attracting investment for reconstruction. BlackRock’s plan envisages that the company will advise the ministry on the development of a special investment platform to attract private capital to restore Ukraine’s infrastructure and support the ...

Wednesday, November 9

Ukraine received 370 investment requests.

Ukraine received 370 investment requests. In the two months since the Advantage Ukraine investment platform launch, Ukraine received more than 370 requests, as announced by the Ministry of Economy. More than 100 requests were received from st...

Monday, October 31

The IFC will help Ukraine develop public-private partnership investment projects.

The IFC will help Ukraine develop public-private partnership investment projects. Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers have approved a draft version of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Ukraine and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is part of the Wo...

Tuesday, October 25

Currently, Ukraine’s investment portfolio is worth $400B.

Currently, Ukraine’s investment portfolio is worth $400B. Ukraine has formed a broad investment menu with more than 500 investment projects and opportunities in 10 sectors of the economy with a total potential of more than $400B, Prime Minister of Ukraine De...

Olaf Scholz says you are investing in Ukraine, a future EU member.

Olaf Scholz says you are investing in Ukraine, a future EU member. “Ukraine is part of the European family,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at the German-Ukrainian Business Forum in Berlin. “We want Ukraine to become part of the European Union.” Therefore, the c...

Monday, October 24

The EBRD will invest about €3B in Ukraine in 2022-2023.

The EBRD will invest about €3B in Ukraine in 2022-2023. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will invest more than €1B in Ukraine in 2022 and wants to double this amount next year, stated the bank’s president, Odile Renaud-Basso, aft...

Friday, October 21

The war in Ukraine is not an embargo on investments.

The war in Ukraine is not an embargo on investments. Ukraine’s political and military support should go hand in hand with the necessary economic backing to overcome all wartime challenges and ensure stable living conditions for citizens, said Mini...

Thursday, October 20

The government expands the law on investment in energy efficiency and hot water supply.

The government expands the law on investment in energy efficiency and hot water supply. According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the draft law proposes to give preferences to these projects, increasing the threshold from €12M to €20M. This will allow not only large, but also medium ent...

Thursday, October 13

Ukraine and the World Bank have discussed the creation of a new mechanism for attracting funds for Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Ukraine and the World Bank have discussed the creation of a new mechanism for attracting funds for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko met with the World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia. The parties discussed the funding sources for the 2023 state budget, the continuatio...

Friday, October 7

The Advantage Ukraine platform received more than 250 requests from investors.

The Advantage Ukraine platform received more than 250 requests from investors. Since the launch of the Advantage Ukraine investment platform, more than 250 requests from potential investors have been received, announced the Ministry of Economy. Currently, the Advantage Ukraine ...

Tuesday, September 27

Horizon Capital created a new fund for investment in Ukrainian companies.

Horizon Capital created a new fund for investment in Ukrainian companies. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, took part in the signing ceremony of a document regarding participation in the financing of the Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV. This is a new fund create...

Friday, September 23

The IFC has allocated $30M for investment in Ukraine and Moldova.

The IFC has allocated $30M for investment in Ukraine and Moldova. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the structure of the World Bank, has allocated $30M for investments in Ukraine and Moldova, the Ministry of Economy reported. The money will be dir...

Thursday, September 22

EU businesses continue investing in Ukrainian startups.

EU businesses continue investing in Ukrainian startups. Lars Seier Christensen, CEO of Seier Capital International, is looking for blockchain startups in Ukraine despite the war, reported TechUkraine. Lars Seier Christensen, who is also the chairman and f...

Wednesday, September 21

Several mechanisms for attracting investors will be launched in Ukraine.

Several mechanisms for attracting investors will be launched in Ukraine. As the Deputy Minister of Economy Oleksandr Hryban clarified, one of them will be implemented in cooperation with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which has already allocated $30M ...

Tuesday, September 20

Zelenskyy turns to BlackRock for advice on attracting money to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy turns to BlackRock for advice on attracting money to Ukraine. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest investment company, discussed how BlackRock’s financial market consulting departmen...

Friday, September 16

Investment and support for Ukraine were the main topics at Economic Ramstein.

Investment and support for Ukraine were the main topics at Economic Ramstein. Investment in Ukraine’s economy and support for exports became the main issues discussed at the G7 trade ministers’ summit in Germany, which was referred to as Economic Ramstein. During th...

The G7 will launch an investment opportunity map for Ukraine.

The G7 will launch an investment opportunity map for Ukraine. The restoration of Ukraine will cost €350B. According to Spiegel, the G7 countries plan to help Ukraine to attract foreign companies to aid the process. According to German Economy Minister Robert Hab...

Monday, September 12

The Ministry of Economy expects billion-dollar investments from the world’s leading businesses.

The Ministry of Economy expects billion-dollar investments from the world’s leading businesses. The Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Yulia Svyridenko, held a series of meetings with US companies Steel, NuScale, JPMorgan, General Electric, MUFG Bank, Honeywell, Halliburton, Mastercard Inc, among o...

Wednesday, September 7

President Zelenskyy announces the launch of a large information campaign to attract investment to Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy announces the launch of a large information campaign to attract investment to Ukraine. Ukraine is launching a major information campaign to attract economic investment. “#AdvantageUkraine” stated President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. “We will tell...

Friday, September 2

Ukraine’s reconstruction may cost €1T, and it should start immediately.

Ukraine’s reconstruction may cost €1T, and it should start immediately. Ukraine may need as much as €1T in outside assistance to repair the damages inflicted by Russia’s invasion, according to European Investment Bank chief Werner Hoyer during his speech at the Forum 200...

Tuesday, August 30

Ukraine will introduce insurance for investments during the war.

Ukraine will introduce insurance for investments during the war. The Cabinet of Ministers is working on a mechanism for investment insurance during martial law, which will allow investors to guarantee the safety of capital investments in Ukrainian assets, the Minis...

Monday, August 29

Ukraine plans to accelerate investments in new processing enterprises.

Ukraine plans to accelerate investments in new processing enterprises. The government has approved a draft law that simplifies permitting procedures for acquiring the right to land and starting construction for economic recovery projects, the Ministry of Economy reporte...

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...

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