Investments

Tuesday, January 28

The Ukrainian defense industry attracted $1.5B in 2024, 33% of which was provided through the Danish model.

The Ukrainian defense industry attracted $1.5B in 2024, 33% of which was provided through the Danish model. The ZBROYARI Manufacturing Freedom initiative attracted more than $1.5B to the Ukrainian defense industry in 2024. Most of these funds fell in the last quarter of the year, the Ministry of Strategic I...

Monday, January 27

Critical raw materials reserves can drive Ukraine’s economic growth.

Critical raw materials reserves can drive Ukraine’s economic growth. Significant reserves of critical raw materials are capable of becoming an essential factor in Ukraine’s economic development and could help it to integrate into global processes, says We Build U...

Ukraine’s largest mobile operator plans to buy the Uklon taxi service and aims to become the biggest domestic IT investor.

Ukraine’s largest mobile operator plans to buy the Uklon taxi service and aims to become the biggest domestic IT investor. Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, is discussing the possibility of acquiring Uklon, which has developed an online platform for ordering transportation and delivery. The price to purch...

Friday, January 24

Businesses expect the end of the war or its active phase in 2025 and are preparing to invest €450M.

Businesses expect the end of the war or its active phase in 2025 and are preparing to invest €450M. Top managers at large companies are focused and optimistic about the war in Ukraine ending or, at minimum, the cessation of active hostilities in 2025, said Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. She r...

Two Ukrainian defense startups in the fields of robotics and communications have attracted scaling investments.

Two Ukrainian defense startups in the fields of robotics and communications have attracted scaling investments. The Nezlamni Fund, created by the co-founders of Uklon, has invested in developing Frontline, which develops and produces robotic systems. The investment amount was not disclosed, but it is within the...

How much real estate have Ukrainians bought in Poland during the war?

How much real estate have Ukrainians bought in Poland during the war? During the war, Ukrainian citizens in Poland have became one of the most active buyers of real estate among foreigners. Analysts point to the many Polish residential and commercial properties that Ukr...

Thursday, January 23

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees.

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees. In 2025, the Ukrainian defense industry’s production potential could reach €34B, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at the annual conference of the European Defense Agency. He noted that this r...

DTEK is investing €450M in the construction of the second stage of the Tyligulska Wind Power Plant.

DTEK is investing €450M in the construction of the second stage of the Tyligulska Wind Power Plant. This is the largest private investment in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion. The project will be the largest wind farm in Eastern Europe to be built in the last decade. To imp...

Farmers are actively developing grain storage infrastructure.

Farmers are actively developing grain storage infrastructure. The Podillia agrobusiness processes 1,600 hectares of sown land (sunflower, wheat, corn, soybeans) and before building its own elevator, grain had to be stored either in warehouses or through the serv...

A Ukrainian developer starts construction of a new hotel that will have almost 500 apartments in the west of Ukraine.

A Ukrainian developer starts construction of a new hotel that will have almost 500 apartments in the west of Ukraine. Ukrainian real estate developer Perfect Group has begun construction of the Velmy apart-hotel in Polyanytsia, in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The goal of the Velmy project is to change the standards of...

Wednesday, January 22

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy supports the privatization of all non-core assets in the agro-industrial complex.

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy supports the privatization of all non-core assets in the agro-industrial complex. Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaliy Koval noted that all state-owned agro-industrial enterprises and agricultural complexes should be privatized as soon as possible. New owners should be found for all...

Ukraine’s largest investors have shared their expectations for 2025; they predict increased economic activity and support from the US.

Ukraine’s largest investors have shared their expectations for 2025; they predict increased economic activity and support from the US. Most of the 145 top company managers surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (AmCham) expect continued or increased support for Ukraine from the US (77%), and 23% predict its decrease....

Tuesday, January 21

VisionFund Ukraine Starts Lending to Support Small Businesses in Ukraine.

VisionFund Ukraine Starts Lending to Support Small Businesses in Ukraine. Despite the war, international companies slowly continued entering the market, looking for high returns and post-war new market opportunities. VisionFund Ukraine, after two years on the market, receiv...

A new $25M industrial hemp processing plant with an initial capacity of 4,500 tons per year will be opened in the Zhytomyr region.

A new $25M industrial hemp processing plant with an initial capacity of 4,500 tons per year will be opened in the Zhytomyr region. The construction of a new plant for primary processing of industrial hemp has entered the final stage in the Ma’Rijany industrial park in Zhytomyr region. The launch of natural fiber and tinsel ...

Monday, January 20

Privatization of profitable enterprises in Ukraine is low-hanging fruit, but not for foreign investors. A chemical factory seized from a Russian oligarch will be put up for auction this year.

Privatization of profitable enterprises in Ukraine is low-hanging fruit, but not for foreign investors. A chemical factory seized from a Russian oligarch will be put up for auction this year. PJSC Vinnytsiapobuthim, a well-known manufacturer of household chemicals and cosmetics, has been transferred to the State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) for future sale at auction. This was reported...

A USAID grant helps the largest Ukrainian pet food manufacturer to increase its production capacity by 22%.

A USAID grant helps the largest Ukrainian pet food manufacturer to increase its production capacity by 22%. With support from the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine, the global, family-owned Kormotech company plans to increase its dry feed production in Ukraine from 45,000 to 55,000 tons per year ...

The DFC will provide $40M to Astarta Holding to build a processing plant.

The DFC will provide $40M to Astarta Holding to build a processing plant. The US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has given preliminary approval for a loan of up to $40M for the Astarta agro-industrial holding, Ukraine’s largest sugar producer. The loan will help...

Friday, January 17

Businesses have increased their activity and investment forecasts for the next 12 months.

Businesses have increased their activity and investment forecasts for the next 12 months. For the second month in a row, businesses have improved their business activity estimates for the next 12 months, maintaining optimistic forecasts for attracting investment but anticipating moderate i...

New details about the new Knauf plant in the Ternopil region: The German company is relocating one of its factories to Ukraine.

New details about the new Knauf plant in the Ternopil region: The German company is relocating one of its factories to Ukraine. German Knauf, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of building materials, plans to launch a second factory in Ukraine by the end of the year. However, the company will not build the factory ...

Thursday, January 16

In 2024, industrial parks attracted investment despite the war.

In 2024, industrial parks attracted investment despite the war. By the end of 2024, 25 factories in economic sectors including food production, agro-processing, building materials production, woodworking, and mechanical engineering have been built or are being bui...

A startup that counters disinformation campaigns raises $1.6M and plans to scale.

A startup that counters disinformation campaigns raises $1.6M and plans to scale. Ukrainian startup LetsData, which uses artificial intelligence to detect disinformation campaigns, has raised $1.6M in a pre-seed round led by SMOK Ventures, with participation from Wayra, Tilia Impac...

Wednesday, January 15

South Korean HD Hyundai will build a customs and logistics hub in the Lviv region.

South Korean HD Hyundai will build a customs and logistics hub in the Lviv region. The First Deputy Chairman of the Lviv Regional Development Agency, Andriy Godyk, met with representatives from the South Korean company HD Hyundai XiteSolution to discuss the supply of specialized equ...

Tuesday, January 14

DTEK will spend €140M to install six energy storage facilities in different regions of Ukraine.

DTEK will spend €140M to install six energy storage facilities in different regions of Ukraine. Private energy company DTEK is implementing Ukraine’s first large-scale project to create a portfolio of energy storage systems and has already signed a contract with Fluence to install them. The six ...

The Ministry of Economy will increase financing for investment nannies in 2025 and launch around ten new projects with businesses.

The Ministry of Economy will increase financing for investment nannies in 2025 and launch around ten new projects with businesses. The Ministry of Economy plans to increase funding for the investment nanny projects in 2025, providing funds to dozens of new projects, said Deputy Minister of Economy Andriy Telyupa. Answering a ques...

Ukraine seeks an investor for an engine parts manufacturing enterprise that exports products to 35 countries.

Ukraine seeks an investor for an engine parts manufacturing enterprise that exports products to 35 countries. On March 12, the State Property Fund will sell the state’s 100% stake of the authorized capital belonging to the Motordetal-Konotop enterprise in the Sumy region. The plant produces cylinder lin...

Monday, January 13

Head of Piraeus Bank in Ukraine Has Been Elected Chairman of the FLIFI.

Head of Piraeus Bank in Ukraine Has Been Elected Chairman of the FLIFI. CEO of Piraeus Bank in Ukraine, Yannis Kyriakopoulos, has been elected Chairman of the Forum of Leading International Financial Institutions (FLIFI), which operates under the umbrella of the American ...

Friday, January 10

The EIB will provide €100M in financing for recovery projects in Ukrainian communities.

The EIB will provide €100M in financing for recovery projects in Ukrainian communities. The selection of projects has started within the framework of Ukraine Recovery Program III, and the EIB will provide €100M for their implementation, said Deputy Minister of Community Development Oleks...

Thursday, January 9

Ukraine needs security guarantees to stimulate international investment in industrial production; Metinvest introduces AI to save resources at Zaporizhstal.

Ukraine needs security guarantees to stimulate international investment in industrial production; Metinvest introduces AI to save resources at Zaporizhstal. Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of the mining and metallurgical company Metinvest, said that 2025 should be the year of recovery for the devastated Ukrainian economy, but this requires security guarantees that w...

Western investors are ready to build 1.5 GW of generation capacity in Ukraine, but the lack of war risk insurance delays investment.

Western investors are ready to build 1.5 GW of generation capacity in Ukraine, but the lack of war risk insurance delays investment. Oleksandr Kharchenko, director of the Energy Research Center, said that American and European investors are ready to invest in Ukrainian energy despite the war and have potential projects to construct...

A company from the Nova group issues another ₴290M in bonds; Nova Poshta increases parcel delivery by 15%.

A company from the Nova group issues another ₴290M in bonds; Nova Poshta increases parcel delivery by 15%. NovaPay from the Nova Group of companies, which includes postal operator Nova Poshta, placed three more issues of bonds – series G, H, and I – for ₴290M ($6.9M). The 1 to 12-month issues have an inter...

An international company has acquired a Ukrainian wine producer and plans to develop the brand; this is the first such deal in 15 years. Founded in 2020, Ukrainian wine producer 46 Parallel has become part of the international group of companies Vinos de la Luz. After an agreement was signed in December 2024, 100% of 46 Parallel shares...

German company Knauf is investing €150M in its second building materials plant in Ukraine.

German company Knauf is investing €150M in its second building materials plant in Ukraine. The German company Knauf has begun constructing a new plant in Ukraine to produce plasterboard and dry building mixes. The enterprise will be in the town of Borshchiv in the Ternopil region. The secon...

Wednesday, January 8

Ukraine’s 100th industrial park, with ₴1B in investment, has been registered; the government is introducing eco-industrial sites.

Ukraine’s 100th industrial park, with ₴1B in investment, has been registered; the government is introducing eco-industrial sites. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the creation of another industrial park, which will be in the Kyiv region. With the approval, 100 industrial parks will be operating in Ukraine. The new Myronivka...

Tuesday, January 7

Ukraine has approved energy independence passports for each region in order to stimulate distributed generation investment.

Ukraine has approved energy independence passports for each region in order to stimulate distributed generation investment. The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development and the Ministry of Energy have approved energy independence passports for each region of Ukraine. The regional energy passport is a comprehensive...

The market for investments and M&A in Ukraine reached $1.2B in 2024.

The market for investments and M&A in Ukraine reached $1.2B in 2024. According to analysts, the volume of announced and completed M&A deals in Ukraine, including corporate deals, venture capital transactions in the technology sector, and state-owned property privat...

Ukraine’s privatization revenue in 2024 near a record ₴12B.

Ukraine’s privatization revenue in 2024 near a record ₴12B. The total amount of revenue from large and small privatizations may reach almost ₴12B ($292M) after the completion of all of 2024’s transactions, the Ministry of Economy reports. According to th...

A Ukrainian businessman has revealed his plans for a recently acquired tractor plant, the oldest in Poland.

A Ukrainian businessman has revealed his plans for a recently acquired tractor plant, the oldest in Poland. Ukrainian businessman Oleg Krot, who recently acquired the Ursus tractor company in Poland, plans to resume its normal operations. The new owner intends to launch production at two industrial sites, m...

Monday, January 6

Foreign direct investment in Ukraine decreased by 14% over the year.

Foreign direct investment in Ukraine decreased by 14% over the year. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Ukraine amounted to $3.98B in the first 11 months of 2024, which is 14% less than in the same period in 2023. Net foreign direct investment (excluding FDI ou...

Retail development in Ukraine: Chains open new outlets and gather financing for scaling.

Retail development in Ukraine: Chains open new outlets and gather financing for scaling. A new McDonald’s restaurant with an area of 465 square meters has opened in Kyiv. This is the chain’s 109th establishment that is currently operating in Ukraine out of a total 124 existing loc...

Tuesday, December 24

Where is Ukraine’s Economic Security Lacking, and How Can It Be Fixed?

Where is Ukraine’s Economic Security Lacking, and How Can It Be Fixed? Vadym Melnyk has extensive experience in the field of economic security, having worked in various state institutions, including the State Fiscal Service, before establishing the Economic Security Bure...

Monday, December 23

What further defensive support have Ukraine’s partners promised?

What further defensive support have Ukraine’s partners promised? In January next year, the UK and its partners will supply Ukraine with thousands of combat drones as part of the Maritime and Drone Capability Coalitions. Britain will also continue training Ukrainian...

Thursday, December 19

Piraeus Bank sponsored the War & Politics Live event in Kyiv: What the Future Holds for Ukraine in 2025.

Piraeus Bank sponsored the War & Politics Live event in Kyiv: What the Future Holds for Ukraine in 2025. On December 13, the UBN Network hosted an event titled “WAR & POLITICS: POST US ELECTIONS – WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR UKRAINE.” As the general sponsor of UBN’s series of ev...

Within the framework of European integration, Ukraine is changing its approach to the search for minerals.

Within the framework of European integration, Ukraine is changing its approach to the search for minerals. The Verkhovna Rada has made amendments to the national program for the development of Ukraine’s mineral and raw material base until 2030, which takes into account the low funding level and Ukrai...

Wednesday, December 18

A Canadian company will acquire several solar power plant in Ivano-Frankivsk, increasing its Ukrainian portfolio to seven plants.

A Canadian company will acquire several solar power plant in Ivano-Frankivsk, increasing its Ukrainian portfolio to seven plants. The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has granted permission to TIU 1, part of the Canadian group TIU Canada, to acquire control over four solar power plants in Ivano-Frankivsk. The company will acqui...

Vitagro will invest another $2M in the coming years to produce agricultural products.

Vitagro will invest another $2M in the coming years to produce agricultural products. In 2025-2026, the VITAGRO group of companies will invest an additional $2M to make plant protection products, micro fertilizers, and seeds the group’s top manager Serhiy Savchuk said. Vitagro Pa...

Tuesday, December 17

Ukraine has presented Japan with priority projects for investment in 2025.

Ukraine has presented Japan with priority projects for investment in 2025. Ukraine has presented the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with 2025’s priority projects for financing. These are in finance, infrastructure, energy, the agricultural sector, humani...

Monday, December 16

Ukraine’s largest alternative electricity producer invests €300M in constructing a 200 MW wind farm.

Ukraine’s largest alternative electricity producer invests €300M in constructing a 200 MW wind farm. Ukraine’s largest alternative electricity producer – Elementum Energy, owned by the international VR Capital Group, has launched a 200 MW wind farm project in western Ukraine. The power plant wi...

Thursday, December 12

Ukraine is developing its own long-range weapons to counter Russia and is testing new missiles.

Ukraine is developing its own long-range weapons to counter Russia and is testing new missiles. The Ukrainian government is preparing for a reduction in Western military aid next year and is trying to increase its domestic weapons production capacity. The emphasis is on weapon systems that can p...

An Irish company invests €280M in a building materials plant in the Lviv region.

An Irish company invests €280M in a building materials plant in the Lviv region. The Kingspan Group will build a building materials production plant in the Murovans’ka AH (Lviv region). The company will invest €280M in constructing an innovative, sustainable building materia...

A Ukrainian Agro giant continues its expansion strategy in international markets.

A Ukrainian Agro giant continues its expansion strategy in international markets. Agroholding MHP, the largest chicken producer in Ukraine, has submitted an offer to acquire UVESA Group, a leader in the Spanish poultry and pork production markets that was founded in 1964. MHP empha...

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