Investments

Wednesday, June 14

The European Commission is developing a mechanism to guarantee exports to Ukraine and insurance against war risks,

The European Commission is developing a mechanism to guarantee exports to Ukraine and insurance against war risks, Vice President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis told the European Parliament. “The lack of military insurance in most EU member states is considered one of the obstacles to attracti...

Tuesday, June 13

MIGA offers Dragon Capital a $10M guarantee for investments in the Lviv Industrial Park.

MIGA offers Dragon Capital a $10M guarantee for investments in the Lviv Industrial Park. UCPIH Ltd, part of the Dragon Capital group of companies, received an offer for a guarantee of $10M for ten years from the World Bank’s Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) for investments in Lviv...

Friday, June 9

Great Britain will attract investment for Ukraine despite the war.

Great Britain will attract investment for Ukraine despite the war. Bloomberg writes that the country is developing a military risk insurance scheme that will convince investment, technology, energy, and defense companies to support Ukraine’s recovery with multi...

Wednesday, June 7

The EU allocates €21B to develop Ukrainian infrastructure.

The EU allocates €21B to develop Ukrainian infrastructure. Ukraine and the EU signed an agreement on participation in the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program. The program’s total budget until 2027, including energy and digital parts, is €21B. The a...

Tuesday, June 6

Ukrtransgaz plans to invest UAH 16.6B in its development during 2023-2032.

Ukrtransgaz plans to invest UAH 16.6B in its development during 2023-2032. The operator of Ukrainian gas storage facilities, Ukrtransgaz, which is part of the Naftogaz group, has developed a gas storage development plan for 2023-2032. As part of the 10-year plan to build gas...

Monday, June 5

The new Toloka investment syndicate plans to invest $250,000 to $1.5M in startups.

The new Toloka investment syndicate plans to invest $250,000 to $1.5M in startups. A syndicate of private investors Igor Shoifot (TMT Investments), Taras Kyrychenko (Nova Poshta), and Oleksandr Kolb (Promodo) have formed a new project. Their project aims to help investors increase t...

Thursday, June 1

Ukrnafta is looking for investors to increase production at 20 fields.

Ukrnafta is looking for investors to increase production at 20 fields. According to the Ukrainian oil and natural gas extracting company, these 20 fields have 12 million tons of oil with condensate and 30 billion cubic meters of gas reserves. “There are 12 companies from...

Ukraine plans to attract foreign investors to construct grain elevators on the borders with the EU.

Ukraine plans to attract foreign investors to construct grain elevators on the borders with the EU. The relevant Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament has developed a draft law to help attract foreign investment to build a land corridor to export Ukrainian agricultural products. “This will contribut...

Wednesday, May 31

The export credit agency will insure investments in Ukraine against war risks.

The export credit agency will insure investments in Ukraine against war risks. The Ukrainian parliament adopted a draft law regarding insurance of investments in Ukraine against war risks. The document is intended to create conditions for scaling up investment in Ukraine during ...

One of the largest container companies is considering investment in a Ukrainian seaport.

One of the largest container companies is considering investment in a Ukrainian seaport. Danish transport and logistics group A.P. Moeller-Maersk is interested in the concession of the container terminal in the port of Chornomorsk, the Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine reported. The ...

Tuesday, May 30

During the war, Ukrainians began to look towards instruments including shares in foreign companies, agricultural land, and real estate.

During the war, Ukrainians began to look towards instruments including shares in foreign companies, agricultural land, and real estate. According to minfin, the number of people willing to experiment with Eurobonds is due to high profitability in euros. A little more than 20% of the respondents’ potential future investment portf...

Monday, May 29

Denmark has launched a $133M special investment fund for Ukraine.

Denmark has launched a $133M special investment fund for Ukraine. As the Minister of Economy, Yuliya Svyridenko, noted, since the beginning of the war Denmark’s total military support to Ukraine amounts to $1.4B, and total humanitarian aid, including macro-fin...

Friday, May 26

The war in Ukraine is driving the flow of international investment in RES – for the first time in history, they will exceed fossil fuel financing.

The war in Ukraine is driving the flow of international investment in RES – for the first time in history, they will exceed fossil fuel financing. The International Energy Agency predicts that green investment will reach $1.7T by the end of the year, while investments in coal, gas, and oil will exceed $1T. Among the reasons for the green reorien...

Thursday, May 25

Investment in Ukrainian startups has reached a seven-year low.

Investment in Ukrainian startups has reached a seven-year low. During the first year of the war, venture capital investments in Ukrainian startups fell to a seven-year low, Forbes writes. Against a record year of 2021 with $832M in investment, this year’s total a...

Monday, May 22

The Spanish delivery service Glovo has invested €80M in Ukraine over the last six years.

The Spanish delivery service Glovo has invested €80M in Ukraine over the last six years. The funds were allocated for the company’s operational activities in the Ukrainian market, its infrastructure, and marketing. Glovo co-founder Sasha Misho said that despite the war, Glovo’...

Wednesday, May 17

Ukraine needs $250B in foreign investment over five years for rapid recovery.

Ukraine needs $250B in foreign investment over five years for rapid recovery. According to an EBRD assessment, for a quick recovery the inflow of foreign capital should reach $50B per year for five years. At the same time, the bank noted that only 29% of economies reached their...

Monday, May 15

The Ukrainian Investment Platform was launched in Tokyo under EBRD leadership.

The Ukrainian Investment Platform was launched in Tokyo under EBRD leadership. Development finance institutions (DFIs) of the Big Seven countries – JBIC and JICA (Japan), CDP (Italy), FinDev Canada (Canada), Proparco (France), DFC (USA), BII (Great Britain), DEG (Germany) ...

USAID will provide $1.5M in grants to Ukrainian export alliances.

USAID will provide $1.5M in grants to Ukrainian export alliances. The goal is to jointly support enterprises seeking to promote their products in international markets. The initiative is designed to increase the level of internationalization of Ukrainian business an...

Ukraine already has 117 projects seeking to attract $1.8B in investments.

Ukraine already has 117 projects seeking to attract $1.8B in investments. According to the European Business Association, among them are 55 projects from businesses (47%) and 62 projects from municipalities (53%). The Ukrainian investment map by regions was launched to pres...

Friday, May 12

A new defense technology accelerator has been launched in Ukraine.

A new defense technology accelerator has been launched in Ukraine. An accelerator for defense startups, Dare to Defend Democracy (D3), will focus on teams and projects in the early stages, concentrating in Ukraine. The fund’s initial volume was $10M, but it has alrea...

Thursday, May 11

A new €12M grant fund for startups is launched in Ukraine.

A new €12M grant fund for startups is launched in Ukraine. The European Innovation Council will provide €20M for the development of innovations in Ukraine. The Seeds of Bravery project will last two years and plans to allocate €12M in funding. In addition to ...

Wednesday, May 10

The Ukrainian government presents a guide for investors in Ukraine.

The Ukrainian government presents a guide for investors in Ukraine. To create new opportunities for investors, the involvement of which will accelerate the country’s reconstruction and the recovery of key economic sectors, Ukrainian authorities agreed on investment gu...

Monday, May 8

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with BlackRock executives in Kyiv to discuss investment.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with BlackRock executives in Kyiv to discuss investment. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Kyiv with executives of BlackRock Inc., including Philipp Hildebrand, vice chairman and member of the asset management firm’s global executive committee....

With the support of the investment giant BlackRock, Ukraine is launching a national development fund for post-war reconstruction.

With the support of the investment giant BlackRock, Ukraine is launching a national development fund for post-war reconstruction. On May 6, the Government announced plans to launch a national financial development institute – the Ukraine Development Fund. The UDF will attract and mobilize public and private capital to reco...

Nibulon is investing in constructing a large elevator and a mill at the port of Izmail.

Nibulon is investing in constructing a large elevator and a mill at the port of Izmail. New investment by one of Ukraine’s largest grain market operators will increase shipments from the current 170,000 tons of grain per month to a potentially possible 300,000 tons. To realize this...

Friday, May 5

Ukrainian startups present products at the largest investment summit, SelectUSA.

Ukrainian startups present products at the largest investment summit, SelectUSA. Ukraine took part in the SelectUSA investment summit for the first time in history. Among the event’s guests are high-ranking officials of the White House, US governors, and representatives of m...

One of the largest agricultural holdings is investing $10M in a new grain terminal on the Danube.

One of the largest agricultural holdings is investing $10M in a new grain terminal on the Danube. Kernel plans to build a new transshipment terminal, Development Reni Terminal, in the port Reni on the Danube by the end of 2023. The company reported that the terminal will be built on a plot of land...

Thursday, May 4

An American fund will provide $100,000 in micro-grants to Ukrainian small businesses.

An American fund will provide $100,000 in micro-grants to Ukrainian small businesses. The American direct investment fund Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF) will join the financing efforts for the Own Business government program within the framework of the eRobota project. “The micro...

At the Lugano Business Forum on May 11-12, participating businesses will discuss Ukraine’s reconstruction.

At the Lugano Business Forum on May 11-12, participating businesses will discuss Ukraine’s reconstruction. Lugano, Switzerland is where the Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine was held in July 2022 and will host the first Lugano Business Forum on May 11-12. The forum will gather representatives fro...

Wednesday, May 3

The new Horizon Capital fund for investment in Ukraine has several participants.

The new Horizon Capital fund for investment in Ukraine has several participants. The American International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) invested $25M in the Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV), which has raised $254M for Ukraine to date. French Ambassador to Ukraine...

Ukrainian startup InputSoft attracted a new €250.000 round of investments.

Ukrainian startup InputSoft attracted a new €250.000 round of investments. In 2022, the startup completed the TechStars program and received $120,000 in investment with a $3M valuation. InputSoft is a SaaS platform for optimizing human and technical resources and data analys...

Monday, May 1

Ukrainian Energy Transition Forum: sparking energy security from the global to microgrid levels

Ukrainian Energy Transition Forum: sparking energy security from the global to microgrid levels The energy community is looking for ways to help Ukraine as well as itself. As Moscow continues its genocidal war against Ukraine and the West, the energy sector’s transformation is happening gl...

Ukrainian Climate tech startup fights carbon pollution with its unique, newly developed technology.

Ukrainian Climate tech startup fights carbon pollution with its unique, newly developed technology. Climate change is humanity’s most significant health threat, and health professionals worldwide are already responding to the health harms caused by this unfolding crisis. The climate crisis thr...

Horizon Capital has raised $254M for Ukraine; the first investments are expected by the end of May.

Horizon Capital has raised $254M for Ukraine; the first investments are expected by the end of May. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the head of Horizon Capital, Lenna Koszarny, and international investors from eight countries: the US, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Finland, Swed...

Friday, April 28

Ukraine will receive $11B for recovery by summer and is counting on additional aid for $2B.

Ukraine will receive $11B for recovery by summer and is counting on additional aid for $2B. Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko notes that the total recovery needs this year are $14B, with the state budget providing $3.3B. Discussions are ongoing regarding $1.5B from the US, which has also ...

Thursday, April 27

Ukraine has launched the BRAVE1 cluster for the development of defense technologies.

Ukraine has launched the BRAVE1 cluster for the development of defense technologies. The Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ministry of Defense, General Staff, National Security Council, Ministry of Strategic Industry, and Ministry of Economy have established a single defense technol...

At the Recovery Conference in Rome, Zelenskyy has called on Italian businesses to invest in Ukraine under new security standards.

At the Recovery Conference in Rome, Zelenskyy has called on Italian businesses to invest in Ukraine under new security standards. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on representatives from Italian companies and investors to join the restoration of Ukraine based on new safety standards in five key areas: energy, construction, t...

During the Ukrainian-Scandinavian Economic Forum, Ukraine and its partners are working on the architecture of war risk insurance for investment,

During the Ukrainian-Scandinavian Economic Forum, Ukraine and its partners are working on the architecture of war risk insurance for investment, said Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine Oleksandr Hryban. He clarified that it is about creating a target trust fund, which will guarantee that the private reinsurance market will become active aga...

Here is the list of the most recent investments in Ukrainian startups in 2023.

Here is the list of the most recent investments in Ukrainian startups in 2023. According to ain.ua, it is a relatively small amount of investment, but here are seven investment agreements for January-March: DressX, a startup founded by Ukrainian women that is developing a virtua...

Friday, April 21

The IFC seeks to develop the Ukrainian Danube River infrastructure.

The IFC seeks to develop the Ukrainian Danube River infrastructure. Negotiations between Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDP) management and representatives from the IFC regarding joint investment projects are ongoing, said Dmytro Moskalenko, UDP General Director. ...

Thursday, April 20

Renewable Energy market of Ukraine before and after the war.

Renewable Energy market of Ukraine before and after the war. Ukraine’s green path to energy independence and investment opportunities for foreign partners. Renewable energy began being actively developed in Ukraine after 2014 – at the end of the yea...

Local Ukrainian communities will work to attract investment to their regions.

Local Ukrainian communities will work to attract investment to their regions. In particular, the government will allow communities to draw money from their budgets to design and prepare documentation for the construction, reconstruction, and repair of engineering and transport ...

Germany will provide an additional €111M for Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Germany will provide an additional €111M for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Federal State Secretary Johann Flasbart arrived in Kyiv yesterday and discussed Germany’s next aid package with Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk and Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko. The Ger...

The Zhytomyr region has attracted 25 Polish investors.

The Zhytomyr region has attracted 25 Polish investors. That is how many enterprises with Polish capital currently operate in the region, in which more than $2.5M has been invested, the Zhytomyr OVA reported. It is noted that these enterprises employ 10,00...

Fintech Farm, founded by Ukrainians, has attracted a record $22M investment.

Fintech Farm, founded by Ukrainians, has attracted a record $22M investment. Fintech Farm, founded by three Ukrainians, Dmytro Dubilet, Oleksandr Vityaz, and Mykola Bezkrovny in 2020, closed funding round B with $22M. Fintech Farm is a platform for launching neobanks in partne...

Wednesday, April 19

IFC investments in Ukraine will soon reach $500M since the war began.

IFC investments in Ukraine will soon reach $500M since the war began. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) from the World Bank Group (WB) has invested $208M in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. The total investment may increase to $5...

The Prime Minister announces projects with the World Bank worth $1.5B.

The Prime Minister announces projects with the World Bank worth $1.5B. According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine and the World Bank have agreed to activate joint thematic programs to reconstruct the country. In particular, the program will contribute $500M in th...

Tuesday, April 18

Japan will provide $470M for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Japan will provide $470M for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The money will be provided by the Japanese government agency, JICA, in the form of a grant under the Emergency Recovery Program aimed at critical infrastructure. Funds will be allocated to support the...

Despite the war, Canadian investors in Ukraine have been profitable.

Despite the war, Canadian investors in Ukraine have been profitable. As Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Larisa Galadza noted, this is an important sign for investors in Canada: Ukraine is a country to invest in and achieve success. According to her, Canadian investors h...

A large food products manufacturer is seeking $20M to build a production facility.

A large food products manufacturer is seeking $20M to build a production facility. Ukraine’s largest producer of cereals, Terra, will build an almost fully automated and energy-independent production facility in the west of Ukraine. The company’s commercial director, Ole...

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