Investments

Thursday, June 13

Ukraine and more than 30 international partners have created the Small and Medium Business Sustainability Alliance and will contribute more than €7B.

Ukraine and more than 30 international partners have created the Small and Medium Business Sustainability Alliance and will contribute more than €7B. In particular, Austria, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Britain, the EU, the World Bank, USAID, The Council of Europe Development Bank, the EB...

The EC will create an equity fund to promote Ukraine’s recovery.

The EC will create an equity fund to promote Ukraine’s recovery. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reported that his country and its European partners are already defining decisive guidelines and essential prerequisites for Ukraine’s successful recovery. “Recover...

The US special representative for Ukraine’s economic recovery explains why foreign businesses should invest in Ukraine.

The US special representative for Ukraine’s economic recovery explains why foreign businesses should invest in Ukraine. Despite the war, Ukraine has great potential for foreign investment right now, backed by security guarantees from the West, US Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker sai...

Wednesday, June 12

In Berlin, Ukraine presented a $27B investment guide, and the EU launched the Ukraine Investment Framework.

In Berlin, Ukraine presented a $27B investment guide, and the EU launched the Ukraine Investment Framework. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine presented its Investment Guide at the URC2024 in Berlin. The guide contains a detailed overview of key sectors – energy, transport and logistics, the agro-indu...

Ukraine needs up to $30B in annual investment, and the government has identified five priorities for rapid recovery.

Ukraine needs up to $30B in annual investment, and the government has identified five priorities for rapid recovery. Ukraine needs from $10 to $30B in annual investments for the next 10 years, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. “Our budget deficit is about 20% of GDP. It is important that the support is predic...

UDP plans to build a shipbuilding industrial park.

UDP plans to build a shipbuilding industrial park. The Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDP) wants to create a modern industrial park in Kiliya using its ship repair facility as a foundation. The company believes that the UDP plant in Kiliya is one ...

Tuesday, June 11

How is the retail market in Ukraine doing in the third year of the war?

How is the retail market in Ukraine doing in the third year of the war? Comfy, one of Ukraine’s largest retailers of household appliances and electronics, continues to scale its business. The retailer opened its first store in Berdychiv (Zhytomyr Region) with a tota...

Epicentr continues to invest in Ukraine: The company will complete five shopping and entertainment centers and a logistics complex.

Epicentr continues to invest in Ukraine: The company will complete five shopping and entertainment centers and a logistics complex. The Epicentr K hypermarket chain plans to construct five shopping centers and a large logistics complex in Khmelnytskyi this year. The terms for putting these facilities into operation will depend on ...

European companies are interested in Ukraine and are not planning to leave the market.

European companies are interested in Ukraine and are not planning to leave the market. Many German companies operating in Ukraine are planning new investments despite the war, and only 8% of companies will curtail investment, according to the German-Ukrainian Chamber of Foreign Trade. A...

Monday, June 10

The newly created Finnish-Ukrainian venture fund, Double Tap, will invest in Ukrainian defense startups.

The newly created Finnish-Ukrainian venture fund, Double Tap, will invest in Ukrainian defense startups. The Finnish-Ukrainian investment company Double Tap Investments announced a decision to invest in Ukrainian defense technology startups. Double Tap Investments is an investment company based in Finlan...

The Inzhur real estate investment fund seeks to attract up to 10,000 investors to privatize the Ukraina hotel in the center of Kyiv.

The Inzhur real estate investment fund seeks to attract up to 10,000 investors to privatize the Ukraina hotel in the center of Kyiv. The National Securities and Stock Market Commission has registered the investment certificates of the Inzhur Hotel Ukraina joint investment fund. The founder of Inzhur, Andrii Zhurzhiy, clarified that...

Friday, June 7

This year, the world will invest $2T in clean energy, 100% more than fossil fuel spending.

This year, the world will invest $2T in clean energy, 100% more than fossil fuel spending. This year, global investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure will reach $2T, twice as much as in fossil fuels, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Also, the t...

Thursday, June 6

A Canadian manufacturer of armored vehicles is investing tens of millions of dollars in a new Ukrainian enterprise.

A Canadian manufacturer of armored vehicles is investing tens of millions of dollars in a new Ukrainian enterprise. According to Roman Shimonov, CEO of the Canadian Roshel company, the decision to open a company in Ukraine has already been made. The company expects to invest “tens of millions of dollars”...

Cisco has launched a $1B fund for investment in AI.

Cisco has launched a $1B fund for investment in AI. Cisco, which has a representative office in Ukraine, has launched a $1B fund for investment artificial intelligence startups. Through its investment arm, the company has invested in Cohere, Mistral AI...

Wednesday, June 5

Depression of Ukrainian manufacturers: Investment companies note the country’s shortage of investment projects.

Depression of Ukrainian manufacturers: Investment companies note the country’s shortage of investment projects. Ukrainian manufacturers do not want to attract investments because they focus on debt and cash flow, said Managing Director of Dragon Capital Mykhailo Granchak at the Grain Ukraine 2024 conference. Ac...

Four companies plan to invest at least $2.5B in Ukraine by 2026.

Four companies plan to invest at least $2.5B in Ukraine by 2026. Metinvest, OKKO, Terwin, and Vodafone plan to invest $300-600M each to develop their businesses in Ukraine during 2024-2025. OKKO says that they have been working on developments in the biofuel sector...

The EU seeks to speed up investment in the hydrogen market to achieve climate neutrality and independence from Russian energy sources.

The EU seeks to speed up investment in the hydrogen market to achieve climate neutrality and independence from Russian energy sources. The European Commission announced the beginning of work on a pilot mechanism for developing the hydrogen market. Hydrogen will play an essential role in the EU’s transition to climate neutrality...

During the full-scale war in Ukraine, three wind power plants with a capacity of almost 230 MW have been built, and another 58 projects are at various stages of implementation.

During the full-scale war in Ukraine, three wind power plants with a capacity of almost 230 MW have been built, and another 58 projects are at various stages of implementation. According to Andriy Konechenkov, chairman of the board of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, since the beginning of the full-scale war, three new wind farms have been built in Ukraine: Tyligulska ...

Tuesday, June 4

Ukraine is preparing the Chornomorsk Seaport for reconstruction.

Ukraine is preparing the Chornomorsk Seaport for reconstruction. The government plans to start the reconstruction of the seventh, eighth, and ninth berths of the Chornomorsk seaport by 2025, said head of the Chornomorsk Seaport Administration Ruslan Sakhautdinov. &...

Monday, June 3

Ukraine aims to privatize all non-core assets to attract investment and ensure economic growth.

Ukraine aims to privatize all non-core assets to attract investment and ensure economic growth. Vitaly Koval, the head of the State Property Fund (SPFU), drew attention to figures confirming the effectiveness of privatization. In five months of this year, the SPFU attracted more funds from priva...

OKKO group will build a 150 MW wind farm as well as bioethanol and biodiesel plants.

OKKO group will build a 150 MW wind farm as well as bioethanol and biodiesel plants. CEO of the OKKO group Vasyl Danylyak said, “In the fall, we will start our first wind energy project with a capacity of 150 MW in Volyn.” In addition, the group has already purchased the n...

Friday, May 31

Last year, foreign investment in Ukraine increased by 40%: Which international companies are investing?

Last year, foreign investment in Ukraine increased by 40%: Which international companies are investing? Foreign investment in Ukraine in 2023 increased by 40%, up to $1.2B. Among the large investors are giants in metallurgy, energy, and building materials. The metallurgical giant ArcelorMittal continues...

Thursday, May 30

The port authority plans to invest all of the port’s earnings into infrastructure and restore it to at least pre-war levels; more than $222M will be needed.

The port authority plans to invest all of the port’s earnings into infrastructure and restore it to at least pre-war levels; more than $222M will be needed. Head of the Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine (AMPU) Yuriy Lytvyn claims that the ports will work around the clock to restore infrastructure. According to him, AMPU set itself a priority task ove...

The largest Turkish construction company has invested $15M in Ukraine.

The largest Turkish construction company has invested $15M in Ukraine. EFE, part of the ONUR Group, is one of the largest companies in Ukraine that produces ready-mixed concrete, reinforced concrete products, metal structures, and paving stones. Since the onset of the wa...

Wednesday, May 29

Britain will help a Ukrainian company build a plant to produce green hydrogen with a capacity of 8,000 tons per year with a €300-400M investment.

Britain will help a Ukrainian company build a plant to produce green hydrogen with a capacity of 8,000 tons per year with a €300-400M investment. The InnovateUkraine program, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain, will support the creation of eight GW of green hydrogen production capacity in Ukraine. Voden Ukrainy LLC (Hydr...

How do foreign investors assess the investment climate in Ukraine?

How do foreign investors assess the investment climate in Ukraine? Foreign investors have a restrained and negative assessment of the investment climate in Ukraine. Russia’s full-scale military aggression in Ukraine continues to lead the list of negative factor...

A Polish clothing retailer is intensifying its expansion into the Ukrainian market.

A Polish clothing retailer is intensifying its expansion into the Ukrainian market. In the first quarter of 2024, the turnover of the Polish fashion retailer LPP in Ukraine increased by 58.3%, compared to the same period in 2023, to ₴2B ($50M). The company’s brands include Rese...

Tuesday, May 28

Ukraine seeks investors in the titanium industry, which could potentially provide up to 5% of the country’s GDP.

Ukraine seeks investors in the titanium industry, which could potentially provide up to 5% of the country’s GDP. Vitaliy Koval, the State Property Fund (SPFU) head, said: “We are among the five leading countries in titanium ore reserves. We will also be among the leading countries that produce products fro...

Ukrainian defense startups will compete for €500,000 from a coalition of unicorn startup founders.

Ukrainian defense startups will compete for €500,000 from a coalition of unicorn startup founders. Together with the DarkStar coalition, Estonian businessman Ragnar Sass has organized a five-day Extreme Bootcamp program for defense technology startups. The camp will cooperate with Ukrainian army un...

Monday, May 27

How can investors use co-financing to support Ukraine’s private sector?

How can investors use co-financing to support Ukraine’s private sector? Ukraine is coordinating with Development Finance Institutions (DFI) to find a way to support its private sector. A memorandum between the EBRD and DFIs on the Co-financing Platform allows long-term pr...

The Odesa region will build a multidisciplinary industrial park with 500 jobs.

The Odesa region will build a multidisciplinary industrial park with 500 jobs. The Cabinet of Ministers included the R-33 industrial park in the Odesa region in the Register of Industrial Parks. The new industrial park was initiated by the Kuyalnyk Village Council and is the 79t...

Friday, May 24

The US notes the positive economic impact of the reforms Ukraine has implemented; an influx of multibillion-dollar investment is expected.

The US notes the positive economic impact of the reforms Ukraine has implemented; an influx of multibillion-dollar investment is expected. The US welcomes Ukraine’s adoption of a law to improve corporate governance, US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said at a conference on corporate reform. “Ukraine has successfully implemente...

Investors want to sell an aerospace company with Ukrainian roots for $1.5B.

Investors want to sell an aerospace company with Ukrainian roots for $1.5B. Investors in the Ukrainian-American manufacturer of rockets and lunar landing modules, Firefly Aerospace, are considering selling it for about $1.5B. Investors including the American private investmen...

Despite the war, Canadian companies are investing tens of millions of dollars in new projects in Ukraine.

Despite the war, Canadian companies are investing tens of millions of dollars in new projects in Ukraine. Vice-President of the Canadian-Ukrainian Trade Association Yuriy Kryvoshey said, in 2023 Canada’s foreign direct investment in the Ukrainian economy amounted to $61.8M. Fairfax Financial Holding...

Thursday, May 23

Japan will help Mykolaiv process waste from the war’s destruction; the city is looking for investors to build an asphalt plant.

Japan will help Mykolaiv process waste from the war’s destruction; the city is looking for investors to build an asphalt plant. Mykolaiv will cooperate with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to recycle construction debris that has resulted from shelling, said Mykolaiv’s mayor, Oleksandr Sienkevych. ...

Ukraine will resume the search for investors for its port infrastructure.

Ukraine will resume the search for investors for its port infrastructure. The State Property Fund (SPFU) plans to resume the privatization of the port infrastructure on the Danube and is preparing to put a facility currently used as a dry port up for sale, said the head of ...

Ukrainian defense enterprises are eligible to receive up to ₴2M in grant funds for new military projects.

Ukrainian defense enterprises are eligible to receive up to ₴2M in grant funds for new military projects. Ukrainian military equipment and defense system developers can now apply for grants of ₴500,000, ₴1M, or even ₴2M to implement their initiatives. Funding will be provided through the Brave1 grant prog...

Wednesday, May 22

Ukraine’s bond market: Investors focus on longer maturities.

Ukraine’s bond market: Investors focus on longer maturities. Last week, investors’ interest in UAH bonds with longer maturities sharply increased as they tried to lock in current YTMs for longer. Taking advantage of the high demand, the Ministry of Financ...

Tuesday, May 21

The Brave1 defense cluster has united 1,600 developments from 1,000 Ukrainian manufacturers and provided $3M in grants.

The Brave1 defense cluster has united 1,600 developments from 1,000 Ukrainian manufacturers and provided $3M in grants. The Brave1 defense technology cluster, created a year ago, has significantly accelerated the appearance of new technology at the front, the Ministry of Digital Transformation reported. The clusterR...

The Polish State Bank will finance investment projects in Ukraine.

The Polish State Bank will finance investment projects in Ukraine. Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) plans to start providing loan guarantees for investment projects in Ukraine, said the Chairman of the Board of the Polish Investment Agency (PAIH) Andrzej Dycha. R...

A relocated enterprise begins production of wind turbines in Transcarpathia, and DTEK is preparing to construct the second stage of the Tyligulska wind farm.

A relocated enterprise begins production of wind turbines in Transcarpathia, and DTEK is preparing to construct the second stage of the Tyligulska wind farm. The Friendly Wind Technology company announced its readiness to start production line operation to manufacture wind turbines. The company plans to produce up to 20 wind turbines with a unit capacity o...

Monday, May 20

Piraeus Bank Executive: Ukraine’s banking system has shown outstanding resiliency, and international businesses should take note. The Ukrainian Banking Day in London gathered 150 finance executives from all over the world to listen to their colleagues who work in Ukraine and share their views on the financial sector’s cur...

An American company seeks to invest in the Lviv region and build affordable housing.

An American company seeks to invest in the Lviv region and build affordable housing. The American investment company Chicago Atlantic Trident will consider investing in the construction of affordable housing and industry in the Lviv region, said the head of the OVA, Maksym Kozytskyi. ...

Friday, May 17

Over 2600 foreign businesses have opened in Ukraine since the start of the full scale war.

Over 2600 foreign businesses have opened in Ukraine since the start of the full scale war. Most often, citizens of Turkey, Uzbekistan, Poland, and the US have incorporated new businesses, Opendatabot notes. However, citizens from 100 countries have invested money in Ukraine during the war. ...

A company from the UAE is investing €130M in logistics infrastructure in Romania, which is crucial for Ukraine.

A company from the UAE is investing €130M in logistics infrastructure in Romania, which is crucial for Ukraine. Dubai-based port operator and logistics company DP World is investing €130M to connect Romania to the rest of Europe through sea and land trade routes and increasing cargo volumes by two million tons ...

Thursday, May 16

The US announces $2B in aid for investments in the Ukrainian defense industry and is preparing to sign a security agreement.

The US announces $2B in aid for investments in the Ukrainian defense industry and is preparing to sign a security agreement. The US will allocate an additional $2B in military funding to Ukraine, State Secretary Antony Blinken said at a briefing with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Kyiv. Blinken noted that suppo...

How will the EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework program work?

How will the EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework program work? The Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) is an investment tool of the Ukraine Facility program, which is designed to mobilize investment for Ukraine’s recovery and development. Funding under this instru...

Tobacco company Philip Morris International has opened a new $30M factory in the Lviv region.

Tobacco company Philip Morris International has opened a new $30M factory in the Lviv region. The first production line at the new factory was launched in May, and four more will be put into operation by the end of the year, which will increase the factory’s production capacity to 10 billion c...

Metinvest is resuming investment and will focus on green metallurgy during Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Metinvest is resuming investment and will focus on green metallurgy during Ukraine’s reconstruction. After the war, Metinvest will produce green steel at modernized production facilities that reduce the environmental burden, said the company’s top manager, Oleksandr Myronenko. With the start of...

Wednesday, May 15

Zelenskyy launches the biomethane market in Ukraine, which will help attract international investment.

Zelenskyy launches the biomethane market in Ukraine, which will help attract international investment. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed into law legislation regarding customs control and customs clearance of biomethane transported by pipeline across the customs border of Ukraine. The new law is exp...

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