Investments

Wednesday, May 15

A company from Kherson bought Dragon Capital’s largest warehouse for over $35M.

A company from Kherson bought Dragon Capital’s largest warehouse for over $35M. Dragon Capital sold its Amtel warehouse complex in the Kyiv region. The buyer was Histion from Kherson, whose founders are entrepreneurs Oleg Lebedenko and Gennadiy Girin, who own the New Style door f...

Kyiv real estate developer has kept every Ukrainian project alive and is investing hundreds of millions of dollars.

Kyiv real estate developer has kept every Ukrainian project alive and is investing hundreds of millions of dollars. Arricano Real Estate plc continues to invest in restoring the Sunny Gallery shopping center in Kryvyi Rih and constructing the Lukianivka shopping center in Kyiv, Arricano’s top manager Margus K...

Tuesday, May 14

How privatization drives investment into the economy: the government’s response.

How privatization drives investment into the economy: the government’s response. The privatization of state-owned enterprises allows the state not only to receive one-time income from sales but also acts to attract investment to develop these enterprises. Thus, for every ₴1 receiv...

Monday, May 13

A new energy system architecture in Ukraine: 50 companies are ready to invest in distributed generation, and partners will provide €7.8B to cover risks.

A new energy system architecture in Ukraine: 50 companies are ready to invest in distributed generation, and partners will provide €7.8B to cover risks. As noted, Ukrenergo, the National Commission for Energy Market Regulation, the Federation of Employers, the European Commission, and international donors are working together to transform Ukraine’s en...

The government calls on businesses to prepare investment projects to receive funding from the EU.

The government calls on businesses to prepare investment projects to receive funding from the EU. Economy Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko called on Ukrainian businesses to prepare investment projects to use the Ukraine Investment Framework investment attraction tool. At the second International Summit ...

Friday, May 10

Foreign investors in Ukraine are most interested in the defense sector, which has export potential.

Foreign investors in Ukraine are most interested in the defense sector, which has export potential. Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko said foreign investors are most interested in developing the Ukrainian defense industry. “Because everyone understands that Ukraine is a great field for test...

Five waste processing plants in Transcarpathia will attract €152M in investment and create 600 jobs.

Five waste processing plants in Transcarpathia will attract €152M in investment and create 600 jobs. The large-scale project foresees building waste factories in Uzhhorod, Mukachevo, Khust, Tyachiv-Rakhiv, and Berehove districts. The corresponding memorandum of cooperation was signed by the Minister ...

A startup with Ukrainian roots plans to buy WeWork, which was once valued at $47B.

A startup with Ukrainian roots plans to buy WeWork, which was once valued at $47B. Rentberry, a Ukrainian-founded startup developing a long-term housing rental platform, plans to buy the bankrupt company WeWork for $550-650M. The buyer will not assume any debt obligations as part of...

Wednesday, May 8

Horizon Capital has raised $350M in investments for Ukrainian companies: Where and how much do they plan to invest?

Horizon Capital has raised $350M in investments for Ukrainian companies: Where and how much do they plan to invest? The Horizon Capital Fund has raised $350M and is ready to invest in new companies, said Lenna Koszarny, CEO of Horizon Capital. She expects the fund’s portfolio to grow to at least 8-10 companie...

Tuesday, May 7

Germany considers Ukraine attractive for business despite the war,

Germany considers Ukraine attractive for business despite the war, said the Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, Svenja Schulze. She explained that production processes can still be carried out in a significant portion of the country, and the ...

The largest producer of building materials in North America and Europe has invested $80M in Ukraine during the war.

The largest producer of building materials in North America and Europe has invested $80M in Ukraine during the war. The CRH group of companies, the largest producer of construction materials in North America and Europe, has invested $80M in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began, said the president of CRH in C...

USAID is investing $250M in the Ukrainian agricultural sector, which will increase exports by $1.5B and attract $500M in private investment.

USAID is investing $250M in the Ukrainian agricultural sector, which will increase exports by $1.5B and attract $500M in private investment. Deputy Administrator of USAID Isobel Coleman said: “I am pleased to present the launch of the USAID Harvest program, which is directly aimed at investing in the future of the agricultural sector...

Friday, May 3

The Ukrainian government has identified the most promising areas for investment and offers state support programs.

The Ukrainian government has identified the most promising areas for investment and offers state support programs. Last year, despite the war, foreign investors invested $4.25B in Ukraine’s economy, said Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. “The government, together with the private sector, has identi...

The largest Ukrainian chicken producer has increased its market share and decided to acquire a meat processing company for €14M.

The largest Ukrainian chicken producer has increased its market share and decided to acquire a meat processing company for €14M. MHP Agroholding will acquire 100% of corporate rights in a Ukrainian meat processing company for €14M and has already made an initial payment of €3.5M, entitling it to 24.9% of the relevant corporate ...

Wednesday, May 1

Despite the war, Kyiv International Airport seeks to attract potential investors. What conditions are considered?

Despite the war, Kyiv International Airport seeks to attract potential investors. What conditions are considered? According to Volodymyr Kudak, the general manager of Master-Avia, the Kyiv Airport’s operating company, “We are trying to attract potential investors to develop the airport and grow its potentia...

Tuesday, April 30

Ukraine will auction its nationalized share of the Shell gas stations network.

Ukraine will auction its nationalized share of the Shell gas stations network. The Shell Oil Company is not the only potential buyer for the Shell-branded network of gas stations in Ukraine, which was recently nationalized. The State Property Fund of Ukraine announced that the n...

Monday, April 29

A Ukrainian company will extract gas in Iraq, producing up to four billion cubic meters annually.

A Ukrainian company will extract gas in Iraq, producing up to four billion cubic meters annually. A Ukrainian company, Ukrzemresurs, which specializes in natural gas extraction, received a contract to develop the Akkas gas field in the western Iraqi province of Anbar. According to the Minister of ...

Friday, April 26

Investment opportunities in Ukraine over the next 10 years will exceed $292B.

Investment opportunities in Ukraine over the next 10 years will exceed $292B. The Ministry of Economy has identified sectors for investment that may interest foreign companies – energy, transport and logistics, agro-processing, critical materials, green steel, and digital...

Thursday, April 25

Japan will expand its presence in the Ukrainian investment market and open an office in Kyiv.

Japan will expand its presence in the Ukrainian investment market and open an office in Kyiv. Japan plans to increase its presence in the Ukrainian investment market, in particular, the country intends to expand its business ties in the field of investment and trade; the country will open an o...

A Ukrainian agricultural holding will invest $15M into its modernization and plans to increase its agricultural land by 20%.

A Ukrainian agricultural holding will invest $15M into its modernization and plans to increase its agricultural land by 20%. Agroholding TAS Agro plans to invest $15M in the modernization of outdated equipment, the introduction of moisture-saving technologies, and the abandonment of inefficient soil plowing, said the head o...

Wednesday, April 24

Innovative Ukrainian startups will be able to compete for a €10,000 business development grant.

Innovative Ukrainian startups will be able to compete for a €10,000 business development grant. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is launching a pre-acceleration program for start-up entrepreneurs from Ukraine — Rebuild Ukraine. The program teaches teams to form effective...

Tuesday, April 23

The EIB has developed a program for the green restoration of damaged buildings in Ukraine with a budget of €230M.

The EIB has developed a program for the green restoration of damaged buildings in Ukraine with a budget of €230M. “The program of energy-efficient restoration has been fully calculated, its budget is €230M, of which the pilot phase is €30M. We will work comprehensively with entire houses,” EIB representative Oksa...

The EIB will finance a €200M social housing pilot program in Ukraine for.

The EIB will finance a €200M social housing pilot program in Ukraine for. The European Investment Bank will provide a loan to launch a social housing program in Ukraine, EIB representative Oksana Remiga said. This loan will be targeted and could find support from the EC thr...

Ukraine is preparing to launch its biomethane register and is discussing the attractiveness of investment in the industry.

Ukraine is preparing to launch its biomethane register and is discussing the attractiveness of investment in the industry. The head of the State Agency for Energy Efficiency, Hanna Zamazeyeva, said that the development of the biomethane register is currently underway. Once implemented, exporters can supply biomethane to E...

Monday, April 22

A German company will open a second defense plant in Ukraine, and the Netherlands is allocating €200M for air defense and artillery shells.

A German company will open a second defense plant in Ukraine, and the Netherlands is allocating €200M for air defense and artillery shells. German UAV manufacturer Quantum-Systems will open a second drone production facility in Ukraine with a capacity of up to 1,000 UAVs per year, including the production of spare parts. The manufacturer ...

The EU has set up an investment structure within the framework of the Ukraine Facility, which will help attract up to €40B to rebuild Ukraine.

The EU has set up an investment structure within the framework of the Ukraine Facility, which will help attract up to €40B to rebuild Ukraine. The EU created the Ukrainian Framework Investment Instrument, a financial lever and a component of the €50B Ukrainian Fund, with the aim of stimulating public and private investment for the recovery o...

A German company is investing €1.5M to launch a new production line for construction materials in the Kyiv region.

A German company is investing €1.5M to launch a new production line for construction materials in the Kyiv region. The MC-Bauchemie company plans to expand its production of dry building mixes in Berezan (Kyiv Region), said the director of MC-Bauchemie Ukraine, Artem Pryymachenko. “We intend to build a new l...

Friday, April 19

ArcelorMittal Construction is investing €40M in the production of construction materials to rebuild Ukraine.

ArcelorMittal Construction is investing €40M in the production of construction materials to rebuild Ukraine. ArcelorMittal Construction, the world leader in construction solutions, will build a modern production facility in Ukraine to support restoration works with an investment of €40M. Through its subsidia...

The Vice Chancellor of Germany arrived in Kyiv and discussed investments, reconstruction, and defense projects.

The Vice Chancellor of Germany arrived in Kyiv and discussed investments, reconstruction, and defense projects. On April 18, Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko met with Vice-Chancellor of Germany Robert Habeck, who arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. Svyrydenko presented Ukraine’s urgent need for energy ...

Thursday, April 18

Ferrexpo is investing in the construction of a 10.8 MW solar power plant and electrifying its production processes.

Ferrexpo is investing in the construction of a 10.8 MW solar power plant and electrifying its production processes. The metallurgical company Ferrexpo plans to build a solar power plant with a capacity of 10.8 MW for its production needs, said Viktor Lotous, chairman of the board of Poltava MPP. He states that the ...

Monday, April 15

The Nova group is launching its own energy company to generate electricity, including renewable energy.

The Nova group is launching its own energy company to generate electricity, including renewable energy. In connection with the strikes by the Russian Federation on the energy system, the Nova group of companies has decided to create the Nova Energy company, which will develop electricity generation, inc...

Ukrainian and South Korean companies will build a modern chemical industrial park.

Ukrainian and South Korean companies will build a modern chemical industrial park. Group DF International and Hyundai Engineering Co. Limited will build a chemical industrial park in the city of Rivne. The large-scale project envisages the construction of factories to produce “...

Friday, April 12

Venture capital investors have recognized Ukrainian Haiqu as one of the most promising quantum startups.

Venture capital investors have recognized Ukrainian Haiqu as one of the most promising quantum startups. After interviewing investors, Sifted published a rating of the 11 most promising quantum computing startups, including the Ukrainian startup, Haiqu. In 2023, European quantum start-ups received $781M ...

Thursday, April 11

The export credit agency receives wider opportunities for investment insurance.

The export credit agency receives wider opportunities for investment insurance. The government approved the list of military and political risks and the terms and conditions of risk insurance for the Export Credit Agency (ECA). The approved resolution will improve the legal regul...

Ukraine is looking for investors to restore oil wells.

Ukraine is looking for investors to restore oil wells. According to Ukrnafta, the company’s strategy is the restoration of exhausted wells with the help of modern technologies. There are currently 4,222 such wells, 2,100 are within the limits of Ukrnafta&...

Wednesday, April 10

Germany will mobilize the private sector to rebuild Ukraine, and Italy will form a list of interested companies.

Germany will mobilize the private sector to rebuild Ukraine, and Italy will form a list of interested companies. On April 10, the German government will consider a comprehensive document on the mobilization of private sector resources for Ukraine’s restoration, the Ministry of Economic Development of Germany rep...

A transshipment terminal with a capacity of three million tons was built in Romania near the Ukrainian border.

A transshipment terminal with a capacity of three million tons was built in Romania near the Ukrainian border. Romania’s largest private rail freight operator, the Grampet Group, has built a rail transshipment terminal in Dornești near the Romanian-Ukrainian border. The terminal should become a strategic...

McDonald’s invests ₴1B in network expansion in Ukraine and strengthens cooperation with domestic businesses.

McDonald’s invests ₴1B in network expansion in Ukraine and strengthens cooperation with domestic businesses. Yuliya Badritdinova, the company’s general manager for the markets of Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, said that the plan for 2024 is similar to 2023, so the amount of investment will ...

Tuesday, April 9

Canadian Black Iron will submit a new application for the Shymaniv iron ore deposit after the updated Investment Support Agreement.

Canadian Black Iron will submit a new application for the Shymaniv iron ore deposit after the updated Investment Support Agreement. The company noted that the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has updated legislation on investment support agreements and is now accepting applications through UkraineInvest. Black Iron took advantage of...

International investor Aregy Group has withdrawn from all projects in Ukraine due to corporate takeover attempts.

International investor Aregy Group has withdrawn from all projects in Ukraine due to corporate takeover attempts. The international medical group Aregy Group announced its exit from all projects in Ukraine due to regular raider attacks on one of its assets – the Chervona Kalyna recreation center in the vill...

Ukraine launches an accelerator for military startups.

Ukraine launches an accelerator for military startups. The Defence Builder Accelerator program was launched for startups that are interested in creating innovative solutions with military applications and who are also ready to develop projects at the mili...

Monday, April 8

American investors are interested in Ukraine’s defense, but there are conditions.

American investors are interested in Ukraine’s defense, but there are conditions. Ukraine has a good chance of attracting investment from the US and other developed countries. These processes have already begun and are actively continuing, said Vladyslav Belbas, general director of...

Friday, April 5

Ukrainian agricultural holdings are investing in their logistics.

Ukrainian agricultural holdings are investing in their logistics. With its own fleet, Kernel will transport products to consumer countries and reduce export logistics costs. Kernel achieved this capacity by acquiring a third vessel – the bulker Rotterdam Pearl...

The government found a way to attract investment to the seaports.

The government found a way to attract investment to the seaports. The government wants to attract private investors to modernize ports, but in exchange for investment, the government offers a compensation mechanism through port fees. At the same time, the amount of ...

Thursday, April 4

A global online carpooling platform with a significant market share in Ukraine has attracted €100M.

A global online carpooling platform with a significant market share in Ukraine has attracted €100M. “The company will use the €100M investment to implement an ambitious growth strategy, including several M&A deals. The additional funding will allow the company to develop new projects, enco...

Wednesday, April 3

Ukraine’s partners are planning its reconstruction: A Turkish task force will pay a visit, and Korea is providing $2.1B in soft loans.

Ukraine’s partners are planning its reconstruction: A Turkish task force will pay a visit, and Korea is providing $2.1B in soft loans. In the coming weeks, a Turkish group led by the Minister of Trade of Turkey, Omer Bolat, plans to visit Ukraine and determine priority projects that can be undertaken by companies that are not yet pre...

During the first quarter, 18 Ukrainian startups attracted at least $42M in venture investment.

During the first quarter, 18 Ukrainian startups attracted at least $42M in venture investment. As noted, the quarterly figure may be higher, because not all deals were public. So, due to its non-public nature, the potentially largest investment on the list did not make it on the list. In Januar...

Tuesday, April 2

The reconstruction of Kharkiv will cost $10B, and the city needs the help of international partners.

The reconstruction of Kharkiv will cost $10B, and the city needs the help of international partners. According to Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov, rebuilding everything Russia has destroyed since the start of the war will require over $10B. The occupiers have almost completely destroyed the city’s commun...

Ukraine’s accession to the EU will trigger an influx of foreign investment and changes in the financial sector.

Ukraine’s accession to the EU will trigger an influx of foreign investment and changes in the financial sector. The country’s accession to the EU entails a sharp increase in private foreign direct investment, said Tomas Fiala, CEO of Dragon Capital. “If you look at private investments in Poland, dur...

Monday, April 1

Transcarpathia plans to build a river port with access to the Danube and a multimodal terminal.

Transcarpathia plans to build a river port with access to the Danube and a multimodal terminal. The Transcarpathian regional state administration is studying the issue of allocating a plot of land to construct a river port and a multimodal terminal on the bank of the Tisza (one of the largest tr...

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