Norfund Invests in Dragon Capital’s Rebuild Ukraine Fund to support Ukrainian SMEs

Norway’s Ukraine Investment Fund, managed by Norfund, is investing USD 15 million in the Rebuild Ukraine Fund (REBUF), managed by Dragon Capital, to help address the shortage of equity capital for Ukrainian businesses. The ongoing war has severely constrained investment activity, leaving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) without the resources needed to grow, create jobs, … Continue reading Norfund Invests in Dragon Capital’s Rebuild Ukraine Fund to support Ukrainian SMEs

Defense startups secure over $105 million in investments since start of year

During 2025, Ukrainian defense tech startups managed to attract more than $105 million from investors. This was reported on Telegram by First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov. According to Fedorov, "Today the Brave1 defense cluster is the largest angel investor in Ukraine. Thanks to cooperation with it, more than 50 Ukrainian defense … Continue reading Defense startups secure over $105 million in investments since start of year

Since the beginning of the year, Ukrzaliznytsia has transported over 26.4 million tons of grain

According to operational data, from January to November 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia transported 26.44 million tons of grain, of which 23.3 million tons were for export. Valeriy Tkachov, Deputy Director of the Commercial Department of Ukrzaliznytsia, reported to Rail.insider: "Over the first 11 months of this year, a total of 26.445 million tons of grain were transported (28% … Continue reading Since the beginning of the year, Ukrzaliznytsia has transported over 26.4 million tons of grain

USPA presented priority infrastructure projects at the summit in Brussels 

The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority reports, Ukraine-EU business summit discussed restoration of Ukraine through the prism of European reindustrialization.  At the panel discussion dedicated to the port industry development, USPA Chairman Oleksandr Semyrga presented a vision for restoration and modernization of Ukrainian port infrastructure both in wartime and in the long-term prospect.  He focused on … Continue reading USPA presented priority infrastructure projects at the summit in Brussels 

Ukrainian Deputy Ministry of Finance met with the French Development Agency

According to the official page of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, Olga Zykova, Deputy Minister of Finance of Ukraine, met with representatives of the French Development Agency (AFD): the Regional Director for European Enlargement and Neighbourhood Mathieu Vasseur, and the Head of the AFD Office in Ukraine Axelle Nos. The parties reviewed the agency’s current portfolio in Ukraine and … Continue reading Ukrainian Deputy Ministry of Finance met with the French Development Agency

Ukraine and the Czech Republic will deepen investment cooperation in energy and industrial recovery

On 8 December, the Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine met with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ukraine, Luboš Veselý, who has held his post since this autumn. Deputy Ministers Andriy Teliupa and Dariia Marchak also took part in the meeting, while the foreign side was represented by officials of the … Continue reading Ukraine and the Czech Republic will deepen investment cooperation in energy and industrial recovery

Norfund is investing $15 million in the Rebuild Ukraine Fund managed by Dragon Capital

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Ukraine, managed by Norfund, is investing $15 million in the Rebuild Ukraine Fund (REBUF), which is managed by Dragon Capital and planned at $250 million, according to a press release. The release notes that Norfund’s investment will be part of the fund’s first closing, alongside commitments from other European development financial … Continue reading Norfund is investing $15 million in the Rebuild Ukraine Fund managed by Dragon Capital

Ukraine to create 105th industrial park in Odesa region for $83 million

Pivdennyi Industrial Park created in Odesa region to provide 1500 jobs The Government has decided to include the Pivdennyi Eco-Industrial Park in Podilsk, Odesa Oblast, in the Register of Industrial Parks. About it said press service of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture. According to Deputy Minister Vitaliy Kindrativ, the park will boost the development of … Continue reading Ukraine to create 105th industrial park in Odesa region for $83 million

Poland has started issuing preferential loans for business entities to participate in reconstruction of Ukraine 

Poland has launched a program worth 250 million zlotys to support business projects of its companies in Ukraine. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine reports that Poland has allocated 250 million PLN (ca. 58.25 million EUR) for preferential loans for companies that will be involved in projects on restoration of Ukraine. The program started on … Continue reading Poland has started issuing preferential loans for business entities to participate in reconstruction of Ukraine 

Setting up a legal presence in Ukraine

Foreign investors intending to conduct operations in Ukraine may choose among several legal vehicles depending on their objectives (e.g., commercial operations, marketing, or charitable activity). The selected vehicle determines not only the objective of operations, but also the establishment requirements, corporate governance rules, and opportunities for capital attraction. Choosing the form of legal presence The … Continue reading Setting up a legal presence in Ukraine