Investments

Thursday, October 17

CRH finally acquires a cement producer in Ukraine for €100M.

CRH finally acquires a cement producer in Ukraine for €100M. International manufacturer of building materials CRH has officially completed a deal to purchase the assets of Dyckerhoff in Ukraine from Buzzi, an Italian company. The Dyckerhoff group’s total ...

Three industrial parks receive over ₴171M in state funding for infrastructure development.

Three industrial parks receive over ₴171M in state funding for infrastructure development. ₴171.4M in state funding within the framework of the Made in Ukraine program has been allocated to three industrial parks. The support will go to the Bila Tserkva 2 (Kyiv region), VinIndustry (Vinnyt...

Wednesday, October 16

Domestic investment in Ukrainian enterprises approaches $9.5B.

Domestic investment in Ukrainian enterprises approaches $9.5B. According to Andriy Bukin, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Pivdenny Bank, 72% of these funds were invested by entrepreneurs, 15% was money from state or local budgets, and bank loans account for only ...

The Zhytomyr region is constructing alternative power generation: Turkish investors will build a wind farm.

The Zhytomyr region is constructing alternative power generation: Turkish investors will build a wind farm. A Turkish company, Atlas Global Energy, plans to build new wind energy facilities in the Zhytomyr region, reported the head of the Zhytomyr OVA, Vitaliy Bunechko. “We are sure that the new wind ...

Brave1 defense cluster participants have already received $8M in grants from the state.

Brave1 defense cluster participants have already received $8M in grants from the state. According to Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov, companies registered on the Brave1 platform have already received $8M in grants from the state to develop their technological startups...

Ukraine will sell confiscated Russian construction material factories.

Ukraine will sell confiscated Russian construction material factories. The Cabinet of Ministers have allowed the State Property Fund (SPFU) to auction the state’s ownership Aeroc, an aerated concrete production enterprise seized in 2022 from Russian Andrey Molchano...

For the first time since the beginning of the war, foreign investors have bought a Ukrainian cloud software company.

For the first time since the beginning of the war, foreign investors have bought a Ukrainian cloud software company. The Polish ASEE Group, part of the Asseco Group, acquired Ukrainian company Askep.net, a leading provider of healthcare software. This is the first M&A deal with a Ukrainian SaaS company since the...

Tuesday, October 15

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons.

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons. The EU’s recent decision to allocate $440M to Ukraine to support its defense industry indicates a sharp turnaround in the bloc’s approach to Russia’s war. One of the EU diplomats not...

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies.

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies. EU High Representative Josep Borrell noted that Russia’s aggressive war is seen as an existential threat to the EU. Therefore, the determination of joint borrowing to finance Ukrainian military ...

Foreign investors: Ukraine should create investor friendly conditions for green energy.

Foreign investors: Ukraine should create investor friendly conditions for green energy. According to VR Capital Group, Ukraine must ensure regulatory predictability and stability in order for foreign investors to implement fast construction of new green energy capacities. “We would...

Ukrainians invest in newly built real estate in anticipation of rising prices.

Ukrainians invest in newly built real estate in anticipation of rising prices. Considering that in 2025 the expected inflation rate will be almost 10%, and the dollar exchange rate will reach ₴45/$1, the cost of new construction next year may increase by at least 10-15% in hryvn...

Monday, October 14

Denmark’s investment fund will develop the Ukrainian defense industry: What other defensive assistance are Ukraine’s partners offering?

Denmark’s investment fund will develop the Ukrainian defense industry: What other defensive assistance are Ukraine’s partners offering? Denmark plans to create an investment fund to develop the Ukrainian defense industry and accelerate weapons production. Investors will receive an ownership share, access to information, and the opport...

Friday, October 11

During the war, Ukrainians have significantly increased their investments in military bonds, to $1.7B.

During the war, Ukrainians have significantly increased their investments in military bonds, to $1.7B. Individual investments increased to ₴71.2B ($1.7B) at the beginning of October, against ₴25.5B ($622M) in February 2022. Individual investors currently represent more than 4% of the total portfolio o...

This year, businesses intensified their development of renewable energy sources, and non-core companies are entering the market.

This year, businesses intensified their development of renewable energy sources, and non-core companies are entering the market. As a result of the war-induced crisis of traditional power generation, this year businesses were forced to step up the development of renewable energy sources compared to 2023. Two examples are the VR...

A German rapeseed processing giant has opened a representative office in Ukraine.

A German rapeseed processing giant has opened a representative office in Ukraine. Getreide AG, one of Germany’s leading rapeseed processors, officially opened a representative office in Ukraine at the beginning of October. The branch’s opening was necessary because the ...

The Ukrainian government has approved contracts under which €95M will be invested in the Ukrainian economy.

The Ukrainian government has approved contracts under which €95M will be invested in the Ukrainian economy. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved investment contracts regarding significant financial infusions into the Ukrainian economy, bringing about €95M in investment. Ukrainian legislation provides that ...

Thursday, October 10

The Azerbaijani owner of Vodafone Ukraine has purchased the United Mining and Chemical Company for almost ₴4B.

The Azerbaijani owner of Vodafone Ukraine has purchased the United Mining and Chemical Company for almost ₴4B. The State Property Fund (SPFU) sold 100% of the United Mining and Chemical Company’s shares to the Cemin Ukraine firm, which offered ₴3.94B ($96M) for the state asset that the SPFU had tried to ...

Wednesday, October 9

A Ukrainian company is investing ₴1B in the launch of a powerful meat processing hub in the Khmelnytskyi region.

A Ukrainian company is investing ₴1B in the launch of a powerful meat processing hub in the Khmelnytskyi region. The Vitagro group of companies, with assets in the agricultural, energy, processing, construction, and chemical industries, said that investors will create enterprises for pork and chicken processing,...

In the first half of the year, almost $3B in foreign direct investment came into Ukraine.

In the first half of the year, almost $3B in foreign direct investment came into Ukraine. As reported by the parliament’s financial committee, in the first half of 2024 $2.96B in foreign direct investment (FDI) entered Ukraine. 74% of FDI inflow continues to create reinvested income ...

Tuesday, October 8

The US increases its share of European defense startup venture capital by 200%, but Poland takes the lead in European security.

The US increases its share of European defense startup venture capital by 200%, but Poland takes the lead in European security. Against the backdrop of surging global conflict, US investors provided more than 65% of venture capital investment in European defense technology in 2024, compared to 18% last year. According to Dealr...

WPPs are expanding their footprint in Ukraine: State and private companies plan to launch two 600 MW plants in the Ternopil and Vinnytsia regions.

WPPs are expanding their footprint in Ukraine: State and private companies plan to launch two 600 MW plants in the Ternopil and Vinnytsia regions. State enterprise Naftogaz Bioenergy is studying the possibility of building a wind power plant in the Ternopil region. A draft memorandum has been prepared that outlines cooperation between the Saranc...

The oldest design institute in Kharkiv was sold to an investor, and the building can now become an office building or shopping center.

The oldest design institute in Kharkiv was sold to an investor, and the building can now become an office building or shopping center. On October 4, Kharkiv private enterprise Aktyvur1001 won the privatization auction, acquiring 100% of the authorized capital shares of Vazhpromelektroproekt. Six parties participated in the bidding, d...

Monday, October 7

Bayer has disclosed the details of its €60M investment project in the Zhytomyr region.

Bayer has disclosed the details of its €60M investment project in the Zhytomyr region. The Bayer international concern, which previously announced an investment of €60M, revealed the details of its priority investment areas in Ukraine. The announced investments are aimed at expanding th...

Ukraine’s allies are investing tens of millions of dollars in its restoration: Here are latest contributions.

Ukraine’s allies are investing tens of millions of dollars in its restoration: Here are latest contributions. In 2024, the Norwegian government plans to allocate about $23.6M (NRK 250M) to investments in Ukraine. Capital provided through Norfund will reduce risks for companies investing in Ukraine, particular...

The Astarta and Bukovel projects will be the first to receive state support under Ukraine’s investment program.

The Astarta and Bukovel projects will be the first to receive state support under Ukraine’s investment program. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the signing of two special investment contracts within the framework of the support program for projects with significant investment, known as the investment nanny. T...

Friday, October 4

The new state agency providing military risk insurance will stimulate investment in Ukraine.

The new state agency providing military risk insurance will stimulate investment in Ukraine. The NBU and the Ministry of Economy presented a draft law on the war risk insurance system, which provides for the protection of insurance interests of individuals and legal entities, aimed at ensurin...

Thursday, October 3

Piraeus Bank joins leaders from the business community to discuss strategic planning at the War & Business event hosted by UBN.

Piraeus Bank joins leaders from the business community to discuss strategic planning at the War & Business event hosted by UBN. Piraeus Bank in Ukraine has reinforced its commitment to supporting business resilience and economic planning through its role as the general sponsor of the recent War & Business: Planning for an ...

Despite the war, Jysk continues to invest and opens its 100th store in Ukraine.

Despite the war, Jysk continues to invest and opens its 100th store in Ukraine. Jysk, an international home furnishing retailer, is opening a new store in Chernivtsi on Thursday, October 3, said Yevhen Ivanitsa, the Country Director in Ukraine. Since the start of the full-scale i...

Wednesday, October 2

Ukraine is considering the construction of a gunpowder plant and growing raw production materials.

Ukraine is considering the construction of a gunpowder plant and growing raw production materials. According to the director of Ukrainian Armored Vehicles, Vladyslav Belbas, the manufacturer received only one proposal from a Western company in three years, which was to build a €20M plant to process...

An Italian company will build two waste processing plants in Transcarpathia, and the Mykolayiv region will build a river terminal.

An Italian company will build two waste processing plants in Transcarpathia, and the Mykolayiv region will build a river terminal. Italian company Gesenu is ready to construct two waste processing plants in Transcarpathia, which will serve 400,000 and 550,000 people, respectively. The Italian government is ready to finance these ...

Tuesday, October 1

Europe will increase its defense investment sharply in 2024 in response to Russian aggression.

Europe will increase its defense investment sharply in 2024 in response to Russian aggression. European venture capitalists plan to invest $1B in defense technology by the end of 2024, which is 400% more than in 2018, as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine. According to Dealroom, venture ...

For the first time, a green auction will be held in Ukraine to stimulate renewable energy development.

For the first time, a green auction will be held in Ukraine to stimulate renewable energy development. For the first time in Ukraine, state-owned enterprise Guaranteed Buyer has announced an online auction on October 31 to distribute support quotas for enterprises producing electricity using alternativ...

Despite the war, restaurants, supermarkets, and malls featuring international and domestic brands continue to open in Ukraine.

Despite the war, restaurants, supermarkets, and malls featuring international and domestic brands continue to open in Ukraine. This weekend, the first stage of the Epicentr shopping center was launched in the village of Chabany, close to the capital. The two-story mall’s total area is more than 96,000 square meters. Lat...

Despite their proximity to the front, Interpipe and Nibulon continue to invest in capacity expansion.

Despite their proximity to the front, Interpipe and Nibulon continue to invest in capacity expansion. According to Interpipe’s top manager Denys Morozov, the company is opening a new heat separation plant in Nikopol, investing $40M, and has many more plans for the future. The company’s pro...

Monday, September 30

Denmark is investing over $628M in Ukraine’s defense industry.

Denmark is investing over $628M in Ukraine’s defense industry. Denmark and Ukraine have agreed to terms on a DKK 4.2B ($628M) purchase from the Ukrainian defense industry, the Danish Ministry of Defense reported. Denmark will use income from frozen Russian asset...

The Polish export credit agency, for the first time, has insured an investment in Ukraine.

The Polish export credit agency, for the first time, has insured an investment in Ukraine. KUKE, Poland’s export credit agency, insured a Polish company’s production complex in Ukraine for more than $45 million. This is the first cooperation between KUKE and the World Bank Group...

Thursday, September 26

A Ukrainian company is seeking an investor for a project to relocate a TPP from Turkey to Ukraine.

A Ukrainian company is seeking an investor for a project to relocate a TPP from Turkey to Ukraine. Ukrainian company Energo-Plus Scientific and Production Enterprise, which previously announced its intention to transport a new 60 MW TPP from Turkey and install it in Ukraine, is looking for a privat...

Wednesday, September 25

A new industrial park with dozens of factories will be open in Prykarpattia.

A new industrial park with dozens of factories will be open in Prykarpattia. The Minister of Economy reported that the Cabinet of Ministers has registered the new Kalush Production industrial park in Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The park’s production capacity includes...

Elementum Energy plans to build 400 MW of wind power generation in Ukraine at a cost of €500M.

Elementum Energy plans to build 400 MW of wind power generation in Ukraine at a cost of €500M. Elementum Energy, owned by VR Capital, plans to build wind power plants with a capacity of about 400 MW in the south and west of Ukraine in the coming years. Elementum Energy previously announced the...

A turning point for nuclear energy: The world’s largest banks have decided to support the industry.

A turning point for nuclear energy: The world’s largest banks have decided to support the industry. Fourteen global banks, among the largest financial organizations in the world, have pledged to increase their support for tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. More than 20 countries, inclu...

Ukraine should prioritize the development of green energy to attract investment.

Ukraine should prioritize the development of green energy to attract investment. Ukraine should prioritize the development of green energy with specific decisions and actions that will stimulate investors to invest in this industry and reduce the energy deficit, said the top manag...

Tuesday, September 24

Ukraine’s electronic communications sector increased its revenue and investment by 11%.

Ukraine’s electronic communications sector increased its revenue and investment by 11%. In the first half of the year, revenue from electronic communications operators in Ukraine increased by 11%, reaching ₴52.4B. The main components of this growth were mobile communication services, whi...

By the end of the year, Ukraine can export 100 million cubic meters of biomethane.

By the end of the year, Ukraine can export 100 million cubic meters of biomethane. The MHP agricultural holding’s top manager, Adomas Audickas, said: “If the open markets and buyers are found, Ukraine will be able to export about 100 million cubic meters of biomethane pe...

Ukrainian real estate developer is launching two new projects in Kyiv.

Ukrainian real estate developer is launching two new projects in Kyiv. Construction company Intergal-Bud announced the launch of two new projects with a total area of about 190,000 square meters that will break ground by the end of 2024, said Anna Laevska, Intergal-Bud...

A Ukrainian fund joins a €11M financing round for the French developer of a freelancer platform.

A Ukrainian fund joins a €11M financing round for the French developer of a freelancer platform. French startup Jump attracted €11M of investment in a Series A round. Among the investors is the Ukrainian venture fund Roosh Ventures. Pan-European fund Breega led the round, and Index Ventures, RAIS...

Friday, September 20

Ukraine can become the titanium hub of Europe, but hundreds of millions of dollars are needed.

Ukraine can become the titanium hub of Europe, but hundreds of millions of dollars are needed. To replace Russia in the global supply of titanium, Ukraine will require years of construction and hundreds of millions of dollars of investment, said the chairman of the board of the United Mining an...

Ukrainian and Czech companies jointly launch a €75M wind farm, western Ukraine’s largest.

Ukrainian and Czech companies jointly launch a €75M wind farm, western Ukraine’s largest. Total investment in the Skoliv wind power plant, built in the mountainous area of the Lviv region with a 54.6 MW capacity, amounts to €75M. Ukrainian company Eko Optima and Czech MND implemented the...

Thursday, September 19

Companies financially confirm their intentions to build energy storage systems in Ukraine.

Companies financially confirm their intentions to build energy storage systems in Ukraine. As reported in Ukrenergo, 11 out of 13 winning companies in relevant auctions have deposited funds into escrow accounts. In this way, the companies financially guaranteed the construction of 99 MW of ...

Three industrial parks receive ₴347.5M in grant funds from the state for infrastructure development.

Three industrial parks receive ₴347.5M in grant funds from the state for infrastructure development. Three more industrial parks in the Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, and Vinnytsia regions received state funding under the Made in Ukraine policy in the total amount of ₴347.5M ($8.5M). The Korosten industrial ...

Wednesday, September 18

Ukraine has started accepting applications for business support within the Ukraine Facility program, which could bring €40B in investment to the economy.

Ukraine has started accepting applications for business support within the Ukraine Facility program, which could bring €40B in investment to the economy. In September, Ukraine officially began accepting applications from businesses to participate in the Ukraine Investment Framework program – a preferential lending and investment attraction tool, said E...

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