Business
Business
Ukraine-Born Entertainment Powerhouse Holywater Raises Record $22M to Scale Microdramas in US
The Ukrainian-founded entertainment company has closed a $22 million funding round led by Horizon Capital, the largest confirmed microdrama investment outside Asia, as it targets US market expansion.
Jan. 20, 2026
Business
Estonia’s Iute Group Signs Deal to Buy Ukraine’s Bridge Bank Built on RWS Bank Assets
Estonia’s Iute Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Iute Bank, a bridge bank created using assets of the failed RWS Bank, heralding a rare foreign banking entry into Ukraine during war.
Jan. 16, 2026
Business
Russian Strike Destroys Nova Poshta Innovation Terminal in Kharkiv, Kills 4 Workers
A Russian missile strike overnight hit Nova Poshta’s innovation terminal in Kharkiv, killing four employees and injuring four others, with the cargo facility almost completely destroyed.
Jan. 13, 2026
Business
Kernel-Linked Firm Buys Abromavicius’ Agro-Region, Flagging Largest M&A in Sector Since Invasion
Ukraine’s antitrust regulator okayed Kernel’s acquisition of ex-economy minister Aivaras Abromavicius’ Agro-Region companies, setting up the largest M&A deal since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Jan. 12, 2026
Ukraine
‘Develop, Not Just Fine’: Playcity Head on Transforming Ukraine’s Gambling Market
Hennadiy Novikov, head of the newly established state agency Playcity, told Kyiv Post about the global transformation of Ukraine’s gambling industry and the shift toward digital regulation.
Jan. 2, 2026
US
Zelensky Says Ukraine, US Working on 2040 Prosperity Roadmap, Aiming to Create More Recovery Funds
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine and the United States are developing a long-term roadmap for Ukraine’s prosperity through 2040 using a number of different funds.
Dec. 28, 2025
Europe
Windfall Tax on Banks Hurts Future Investors – Ukrgazbank CEO
Acting Ukrgazbank CEO Rodion Morozov spoke with Kyiv Post about the US IFC’s stance on equity conversion, the bank’s appeal to investors, and why windfall taxes undermine economic certainty.
Dec. 26, 2025
Europe
Resilience and Results: How Ukraine Became Europe’s Fastest-Growing Tech Partner
Ukraine’s IT industry reached $6.4 billion in exports in 2024, proving its reliability, speed, and EU readiness despite the war, says Kharkiv IT Cluster CEO Olga Shapoval.
Dec. 26, 2025
Economy
Ukrainians Plan Holiday Spending Carefully, Prefer Meaningful Gifts – Deloitte
Ukrainians are keeping budgets modest, prioritizing family and charity, and favoring human judgment over AI tools, a Deloitte Ukraine study finds.
Dec. 23, 2025
Ukraine
Kazakhstan’s BI Group Enters Kyiv Construction Market With Ukrainian Acquisition
Kazakhstan’s BI Group has acquired Ukrainian firm Watzenrode to enter Kyiv’s reconstruction market, planning multimillion-dollar investments amid rising post-war housing demand.
Dec. 19, 2025
Technology
UAFIN.TECH 2025: Future of Embedded Finance
On Dec. 12, Kyiv welcomed UAFIN.TECH, Ukraine’s leading annual fintech conference, bringing together top experts to explore how embedded finance is reshaping business models and customer experience.
Dec. 19, 2025
AmCham Ukraine Calls on International Partners to Strengthen Air, Maritime Defense over Ukraine’s Black Sea Port Infrastructure
The situation threatens global food and commodity supply chains, raising prices and worsening hunger in vulnerable countries, with broad impacts on international markets and food security.
Dec. 19, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraineʼs Metinvest Buys Romanian Pipe Plant
Ukraine’s steel giant Metinvest has acquired ArcelorMittal’s pipe plant in Romania – its first in the country – boosting EU‑Ukraine steel ties and supporting post‑war reconstruction.
Dec. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Sells State-Owned Zaporizhzhia Steel Research Institute to PlasmaTech
Ukraine has sold the Zaporizhzhia Steel Research Institute near the front lines for $497,000. PlasmaTec, a welding materials producer, is the new owner of the profitable facility.
Dec. 16, 2025
The Strategic Pivot: Why Ukraine Is the Missing Link in Europe’s Future Competitiveness
Ukraine is the key to fixing the EU’s competitive lag. Business leaders and officials discuss how Kyiv’s integration can address Europe’s energy, defense, and demographic crises in the next decade.
Dec. 12, 2025
Technology
UAFIN.TECH 2025: Future of Embedded Finance – The Main Event for The Financial Sector of Ukraine and The Region
In 2025, the central theme of the conference will be the Future of Embedded Finance — financial services integrated into products and platforms used by millions of people every day.
Dec. 4, 2025
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