As reported by the EBRD’s representative office in Ukraine, the signal voiced during the World Economic Forum in Davos was unequivocal: international private capital is not waiting for the end of the war and is already assessing investment opportunities in Ukraine. This was stated by Arvid Tuerkner, Head of the EBRD in Ukraine and Moldova.
According to him, investors are increasingly viewing Ukraine not only through the prism of risk, but also as a destination for long-term development. Significant volumes of first closings of new investment funds indicate that professionally structured instruments with transparent governance are capable of attracting private capital even in wartime conditions. This is critically important, as private investment is a key component of the country’s future economic recovery.
Investor interest is primarily focused on infrastructure and the real sector, which shape the cost base of doing business. This includes energy security, digital infrastructure, transport, and construction. In particular, the Amber Dragon and Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund investment vehicles are aimed at developing infrastructure projects and scaling medium-sized Ukrainian companies, creating conditions for improved competitiveness and employment growth.
The role of the EBRD is to reduce risks, act as an anchor investor, and accelerate project implementation. An increase in the Bank’s share capital makes it possible to maintain investment volumes during the war and expand them during the active reconstruction phase. The further focus is on converting investment commitments into practical projects and expanding business access to capital across all regions of Ukraine.
Source: EBRD in Ukraine
