Congratulations to the UVCA member Dragon Capital on the successful securing of $50 mln from EBRD and IFC for the Rebuild Ukraine Fund. It’s a new direct investment fund founded and managed by Dragon Capital for long-term investments in the share and quasi-share capital of Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as mid-cap companies.

The fund aims to raise a total of $250 million and invest it in companies across various sectors that are critical to Ukraine's sustainability and recovery. These include retail and services, healthcare, financial services, construction materials, and agriculture-related industries.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain the backbone of Ukraine's economy and are key to job creation. Expanding their access to diverse sources of financing is therefore important for their continued growth. Given the limited availability of bank lending during the war, developing the direct investment market is crucial, as it can provide an alternative source of funds for business growth.

Read more in the official press release at this link.