Investments

Friday, September 6

Ukrainians are increasing their investment in government bonds: The share is already 4%.

Ukrainians are increasing their investment in government bonds: The share is already 4%. In August 2024, the Ministry of Finance raised ₴29.1B from the issuance of government bonds. Military bonds accounted for ₴6B of the total volume of government bonds issued in August. As of September ...

Thursday, September 5

In August, Ukraine held 500 auctions for state and communal property, attracting over ₴160M.

In August, Ukraine held 500 auctions for state and communal property, attracting over ₴160M. According to Prozorro.Sale, more than 500 August online auctions has generated almost ₴161.7M for Ukrainian budgets at all levels. The most expensive lot of the month became the property of the automo...

Green Flag Ventures invests in a Ukrainian manufacturer of tactical military communication systems.

Green Flag Ventures invests in a Ukrainian manufacturer of tactical military communication systems. The American investment fund Green Flag Ventures has invested in Himera, a manufacturer of military radios that are being actively used in combat conditions, providing communication in the most comple...

Wednesday, September 4

Investing in Ukrainian real estate is more profitable than in EU countries: Prices will increase by 100% after the war.

Investing in Ukrainian real estate is more profitable than in EU countries: Prices will increase by 100% after the war. The top manager of developer Intergal-Bud, Anna Laevska, noted that currently in Ukraine, prices for premium-class apartments are on the same level as prices for economy-class housing in Hungary or Ge...

American investors made the first investments of $200,000 in several Ukrainian defense startups.

American investors made the first investments of $200,000 in several Ukrainian defense startups. A defense startup accelerator launched by MITS and American University Kyiv has completed its first program for Ukrainian mil-tech startups, providing participants $200,000 each. The direct investment...

Tuesday, September 3

How do grants help the Ukrainian military tech industry to grow?

How do grants help the Ukrainian military tech industry to grow? The SkyLab UA company used a Brave1 defense technology cluster grant to implement airless wheels in the Sirko-S1 ground multifunctional robotic complex. The complex can be used for reconnaissance, eva...

Monday, August 26

The State Property Fund plans to introduce military insurance for privatization.

The State Property Fund plans to introduce military insurance for privatization. The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) is actively seeking opportunities to expand export insurance instruments to cover war risks for privatization objects, said the head of SPFU, Vitaliy Koval. &...

Moldova aspires to become a central logistics hub between the East and West, and invests €30M in infrastructure.

Moldova aspires to become a central logistics hub between the East and West, and invests €30M in infrastructure. This year, Moldova plans to complete a project feasibility study for the construction of the country’s first multimodal logistics complex at the Beresti train station in Ungeny (5 km from the bo...

Thursday, August 22

VC investments in Europe are focused on AI and clean technologies, and Ukraine invests in security innovation.

VC investments in Europe are focused on AI and clean technologies, and Ukraine invests in security innovation. In the second quarter, venture capital investment in Europe showed significant growth, reaching $17.8B, which significantly exceeded the first quarter’s figure – $13.9B. Artificial intelligence ...

An American venture capital fund invests in a Ukrainian developer of anti-drone systems.

An American venture capital fund invests in a Ukrainian developer of anti-drone systems. The Green Flag Ventures Capital Fund of American entrepreneur Justin Zeefe and his business partner Deborah Fairlamb, which specializes in investing in Ukrainian defense startups, announced an investm...

A company with Ukrainian capital has opened a new logistics center in Poland.

A company with Ukrainian capital has opened a new logistics center in Poland. Meest International, which in 2023 entered the top 20 postal operators in Poland, has opened a new logistics center near the city of Dembica in the south of Poland. The company invested more than €8M ...

Monday, August 19

Two industrial parks will attract more than ₴2.3B in investment, and a Finnish company will launch building materials production.

Two industrial parks will attract more than ₴2.3B in investment, and a Finnish company will launch building materials production. Ukraine has registered two new industrial parks, creating 1,350 jobs: Sokyryany Industry HAB in Western Ukraine and KIT in Bucha (Kyiv Oblast). KIT will attract ₴1.75B in investment and specialize in ...

Friday, August 16

A Ukrainian manufacturer of electronic warfare technology has invested $500,000 in a unique anti-drone technology with AI.

A Ukrainian manufacturer of electronic warfare technology has invested $500,000 in a unique anti-drone technology with AI. Since early 2024, the Kvertus company has been developing EW systems that will operate noiselessly and will be able to plant AI-enhanced drones. Currently, Russian drones with machine vision are not ...

One of the world’s largest food manufacturers is preparing to launch a $45M factory.

One of the world’s largest food manufacturers is preparing to launch a $45M factory. The Nestlé company will open its fourth Ukrainian factory in Smoligov, Volyn. While the construction process continues, the company has already hired over 100 workers and has the same number of vacanc...

A global building materials manufacturer has announced its readiness to buy two cement factories in Ukraine.

A global building materials manufacturer has announced its readiness to buy two cement factories in Ukraine. CRH Ukraine announced on the National Securities Commission website its intention to acquire a 99.9775% stake in the authorized capital of Dyckerhoff Cement Ukraine, which owns two cement factories in...

Transcarpathia has launched a dry port with an investment of ₴282M and has plans for scaling.

Transcarpathia has launched a dry port with an investment of ₴282M and has plans for scaling. A new enterprise, Chornotysiv Terminal, which functions as a new multimodal terminal (dry port), has started work in the Beregovo district of the Transcarpathia region. This terminal is a large logist...

Thursday, August 15

The first offshore wind turbines and geothermal stations should appear in Ukraine in a few years.

The first offshore wind turbines and geothermal stations should appear in Ukraine in a few years. The Cabinet of Ministers has published the National Renewable Energy Action Plan until 2030, which states that the full-scale Russian invasion has resulted in the loss of about 25% of installed renewa...

Wednesday, August 14

Ukraine is trying to attract American investment in its mineral development.

Ukraine is trying to attract American investment in its mineral development. Ukraine and the US discussed deepening cooperation in critical materials to encourage American businesses to enter Ukraine and invest in mineral extraction and processing. Implementation of joint inve...

Ukraine will hold pilot green auctions to attract investors to renewable generation.

Ukraine will hold pilot green auctions to attract investors to renewable generation. The Cabinet of Ministers instructed the Ministry of Energy to ensure the organization and conduct of a green auction pilot program to attract investors to renewable generation. The government has adop...

The EBRD invests $5M in a tree health monitoring company to open a subsidiary in Ukraine.

The EBRD invests $5M in a tree health monitoring company to open a subsidiary in Ukraine. The EBRD invested $5M in shares of Israeli company SeeTree, which specializes in developing software for monitoring the health and productivity of trees. The investment is aimed at creating a subsidia...

The share of renewable energy in Ukraine will increase to 27% by 2030, these projects will require $20B in investments.

The share of renewable energy in Ukraine will increase to 27% by 2030, these projects will require $20B in investments. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the National Renewable Energy Action Plan for the period up to 2030 and the planned measures for its implementation. It is anticipated that the share of renewable ene...

A large chain of supermarkets has invested more than ₴70M in energy efficiency and seeks $15M more for its further plans.

A large chain of supermarkets has invested more than ₴70M in energy efficiency and seeks $15M more for its further plans. Top manager of the Novus network, Dainius Tumėnas, said that Novus has already invested more than ₴70M in its energy efficiency program. Diesel generators are installed at 98% of facilities. One of th...

Tuesday, August 13

The implementation of an investment project in Ukraine to develop hydrogen energy involves attracting about €33B in investment capital.

The implementation of an investment project in Ukraine to develop hydrogen energy involves attracting about €33B in investment capital. Scientists presented research on the development of investment projects in Ukraine: To achieve the goals of the Development of hydrogen energy in Ukraine project, a total investment of €32.882B will b...

How have Ukrainian bank deposit portfolios and investment returns changed?

How have Ukrainian bank deposit portfolios and investment returns changed? According to the year’s first half results, as of June the financial institutions with the two largest deposit portfolios were Privatbank (₴490.83B) and Oschadbank (₴201.4B). Also among the lead...

Ukrainian companies, with sufficient investment, can produce 90% of the building materials that will be needed for reconstructing Ukraine.

Ukrainian companies, with sufficient investment, can produce 90% of the building materials that will be needed for reconstructing Ukraine. According to the KSE, Ukrainian manufacturers can potentially produce 90% of the building materials needed to rebuild the country. About $65B will be needed for these building materials. Currently, th...

During the war, foreigners have opened more than 3,000 companies in Ukraine.

During the war, foreigners have opened more than 3,000 companies in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, foreigners from 101 countries have opened 3,075 companies in Ukraine. Most often, citizens of Turkey opened businesses in Ukraine – 396 companies or 12.9% of...

Friday, August 9

A Ukrainian military tech startup producing smart battlefield surveillance cameras has received a $25,000 grant from Brave1 and plans to scale up.

A Ukrainian military tech startup producing smart battlefield surveillance cameras has received a $25,000 grant from Brave1 and plans to scale up. As reported by the Rcam startup team, the $25,000 in funding from Brave1 will allow the developers to complete the research phase and move to mass production of their camera. The launch of bulk manufa...

Astrobuild will manage two industrial parks in the Kyiv region with a total investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Astrobuild will manage two industrial parks in the Kyiv region with a total investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The Astrobuild managing company consolidated the management of industrial assets in two industrial parks – Bila Tserkva and Bila Tserkva 2 – projects of the UFuture holding company. The consolidation ...

Thursday, August 8

Ukraine will need up to €13B to build a sustainable energy system.

Ukraine will need up to €13B to build a sustainable energy system. Chairman of the Board of Ukrenergo, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, said that in order to build a power system resistant to possible attacks, Ukraine must build more than 12 GW of capacity in the coming years, ...

Rental activity in the warehouse market increased by 13%.

Rental activity in the warehouse market increased by 13%. Rental activity in Ukraine’s warehouse real estate market in January-June increased by 13% compared to the same period last year and amounted to about 70,000 square meters, according to CBRE. De...

Wednesday, August 7

The Zaporizhzhia Aluminum Plant will be re-auctioned with a 50% discount.

The Zaporizhzhia Aluminum Plant will be re-auctioned with a 50% discount. The privatization auction for the Zaporizhzhia Industrial Aluminum Plant on August 6 did not take place because there were no parties interested in participating in it, according to the Prozorro.Sales...

Ukraine will now allow foreign companies to build large facilities in Ukraine without additional licenses.

Ukraine will now allow foreign companies to build large facilities in Ukraine without additional licenses. The Cabinet of Ministers amended a resolution, opening the possibility for representative offices of foreign companies and organizations in Ukraine to engage in the construction of large facilities. T...

The Vinnytsia region will build a new $15M dry port to facilitate logistics with Odesa ports and EU countries.

The Vinnytsia region will build a new $15M dry port to facilitate logistics with Odesa ports and EU countries. A dry port in the Vinnytsia region will help connect the central regions of the country with the ports of Odesa and, through the Mostyska container terminal, with EU countries. It will be a railway te...

Tuesday, August 6

What prevents foreign companies from investing in Ukrainian industrial parks?

What prevents foreign companies from investing in Ukrainian industrial parks? Almost all investors interested in locating production facilities in industrial parks are Ukrainian companies. The share of Ukrainian investors in the total industrial park investment structure is alm...

Monday, August 5

Economic recovery: Ukraine will receive a €200M grant from France and €50M from the EU to develop port infrastructure.

Economic recovery: Ukraine will receive a €200M grant from France and €50M from the EU to develop port infrastructure. The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted to the Ukrainian Parliament an agreement between Ukraine and France that will provide €200M in grant funds for the restoration of Ukraine’s infrastructure ...

Friday, August 2

Land auction participants have earned more than ₴1B.

Land auction participants have earned more than ₴1B. The price of land increased by more than 50% in 2024 in land auctions conducted using the state’s electronic trading system, Prozorro. Gross sales from these auctions total more than ₴1B since the beg...

Investors are increasingly investing in Ukrainian military tech projects.

Investors are increasingly investing in Ukrainian military tech projects. In 2023, the venture fund D3, with tech billionaire Eric Schmidt, was virtually the only investor in the Ukrainian defense industry. But this year, Ukrainian military tech has received a lot of attent...

Ukraine’s largest producer of pet food wants to attract €40M from the EBRD to build a second plant in Lithuania.

Ukraine’s largest producer of pet food wants to attract €40M from the EBRD to build a second plant in Lithuania. On September 11, the EBRD will consider the possibility of granting a €40M loan to the Ukrainian Kormotech Group for the construction of a second plant to produce pet food in Lithuania. The group̵...

Thursday, August 1

One of the world’s largest producers of titanium raw materials has assessed its prospects for the coming years; this asset will be put up for privatization in October.

One of the world’s largest producers of titanium raw materials has assessed its prospects for the coming years; this asset will be put up for privatization in October. Yegor Perelygin, deputy chairman of the United Mining and Chemical Company board, assessed the prospects of the Vilnohirskyy and Irshanskyy mining plants. In his opinion, the Vilnohirsk Mining and Met...

Investors from the EU are ready to build five waste processing plants in Prykarpattia for €150M.

Investors from the EU are ready to build five waste processing plants in Prykarpattia for €150M. The Minister of Environmental Protection, Ruslan Strilets, following the results of a meeting with German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jaeger and several investment companies, said: “I heard fro...

Wednesday, July 31

The US proposes a plan for Ukraine’s economic recovery.

The US proposes a plan for Ukraine’s economic recovery. During her last visit to Kyiv as the US Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, Penny Pritzker evaluated the concept of Ukraine’s economic recovery and announced five components ...

Pritzker names the most attractive sectors of the Ukrainian economy for investors.

Pritzker names the most attractive sectors of the Ukrainian economy for investors. Penny Pritzker, the US special representative, answered a question about the economic sectors that are ready for investment now: “Ukraine’s agriculture feeds 400 million people in the worl...

American businesses are optimistic about Ukraine’s economic future.

American businesses are optimistic about Ukraine’s economic future. The American private sector looks at Ukraine’s economic future optimistically and realistically. Optimism is based on GDP growth, tax revenue, and the creation of new jobs, said US Special Repre...

Up to 20% of Ukraine’s construction market is comprised of commercial real estate restoration projects,

Up to 20% of Ukraine’s construction market is comprised of commercial real estate restoration projects, said Andriy Ozeychuk, director of the engineering and construction company, Rauta. “Despite the risks of war, the owners of most of the destroyed commercial properties are investing in their rec...

Suziria Group will receive $2M from USAID to launch a new pet food production line.

Suziria Group will receive $2M from USAID to launch a new pet food production line. The USAID project, Investments for Business Sustainability, concluded a $2M grant agreement with Suziria Group, one of the leaders in the Ukrainian pet product market, to increase its production capac...

Tuesday, July 30

A Ukrainian company has invested $3.5M in the production of UAVs in Slovakia.

A Ukrainian company has invested $3.5M in the production of UAVs in Slovakia. Oleksandr Stepura, the founder of Skyeton, which manufactures ACS-3 (Raybird-3) reconnaissance systems, said that Raybird drones began to be manufactured in Slovakia this spring. The Raybird has been ...

One of the largest shopping centers in Dnipro was put up for auction for ₴430M.

One of the largest shopping centers in Dnipro was put up for auction for ₴430M. State-owned PrivatBank will auction the Pryozernyy Shopping Center – one of the largest in Dnipro, the bank said in a statement. The starting price of the lot is more than ₴430M ($10.5M), including VA...

The USAID AGRO program provides 50% co-financing for agricultural processing development projects.

The USAID AGRO program provides 50% co-financing for agricultural processing development projects. The USAID AGRO program offers co-financing for 15 projects aimed at developing the processing of agricultural products in Ukraine. It is expected that the financed projects will improve the processing...

Monday, July 29

Elixir Ukraine wants to turn the privatized Ust-Dunube port into a fertilizer supply hub.

Elixir Ukraine wants to turn the privatized Ust-Dunube port into a fertilizer supply hub. The Vinnytsia company Elixir, which privatized the Ust-Danube seaport, plans to make it a hub for supplying mineral fertilizers to Ukraine, the company’s owner, Valery Vihrenko, said. Elixir bou...

Friday, July 26

Ukraine and Japan sign a document to support investment projects, and 14 Japanese companies are ready to invest in the Ukrainian economy.

Ukraine and Japan sign a document to support investment projects, and 14 Japanese companies are ready to invest in the Ukrainian economy. Ukraine and Japan signed the Protocol of Discussions on the Project of Strengthening the Involvement of the Private Sector for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. The document envisages the provision of as...

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