Serhii Lubkin

There are over 2000 people here in Berlin for #urc2024. Lots of Ukraine federal/state/city level government people. Many Ukrainian companies—most in the drone or mining spaces. Lots of German and EU government officials. Many civil society organizations. Almost no institutional investors, and very few banks. Not a single investment bank other than Mits Capital. For Ukraine to “recover” it needs three things. 1. Control of its airspace. 2. Offensive munitions 3. MONEY. Note to Ukraine—we are going to need to attract private investment capital. Yes, European government funding will be critical as a catalyst. But we need to make Ukraine attractive to private capital. Now is the time to start the marketing campaign. Put me in coach. #ukraine #Ukrainewillwin Ukraine.ua The Kyiv Independent Ukraine Business News

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D3 Venture Capital Firm, which includes support from former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has financed 8 Ukrainian defense startups, adding to a total of 14 companies in its portfolio. Recent investments targeted Ukrainian firm Flightmind and the U.S.-based Guardian. With a particular focus on innovation in both dual-use and defense technologies, D3 is pushing forward despite logistical and fundraising challenges. This is an insightful piece from The Odessa Journal with commentary from D3's partners Anton Verkhovodov and Evelyne Buchatski. https://lnkd.in/erw-9yY8 #defensetechnology #defensetech

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Reflecting on this article by CZ DEFENCE, it becomes clear that the relationship between Czech and international businesses has evolved significantly. Traditionally, foreign companies expanded into the Czech market through investments in Czech companies. Today, however, Czech companies are emerging as major players on the global stage, acquiring renowned international firms to enhance their portfolios.   A prime example is the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which acquired the 700-year-old Spanish munitions factory Fábrica de Municiones de Granada (FMG) and a majority stake in Italy's Fiocchi Munizioni. The group's pending $1.9 billion deal to acquire The Kinetic Group operating segment of Vista Outdoor underscores this shift.   The war in Ukraine has further influenced global demand for specific military products, particularly indirect fire munitions and UAV systems. As I noted in the interview, this increased demand has opened new opportunities for CSG in the U.S. Entering the U.S. market, however, comes with its own set of opportunities and challenges, especially concerning foreign direct investments in companies that are part of the U.S. industrial base and crucial to national defense. Such investments require review and approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS).   The CFIUS approval process, which requires a high degree of transparency and ongoing compliance, can be seen as a hurdle and burden. However, at CSG we view the transparency of the CFIUS process as an advantage, enabling us to build trust through the review process and monitoring measures included in the ensuing national security agreement between the CFIUS and transacting parties.   CSG is confident in a positive outcome of the CFIUS process for the acquisition of The Kinetic Group by our Ammo+ division. This acquisition will reflect CSG’s commitment to expanding our footprint in the U.S. market. This expansion in the U.S. is not just about growth; it's about strengthening the U.S. industrial base, contributing to economic development, and creating jobs in the communities where we operate.   Looking ahead, CSG USA aims to continue its growth through strategic joint ventures and further acquisitions, transferring valuable know-how to the U.S. and strengthening our partnerships. The future holds great promise as we strive to enhance our presence and impact in the U.S. defense sector.   #Innovation #GlobalExpansion #StrategicAcquisitions #CSG #DefenseIndustry #USMarket #InternationalBusiness #EconomicDevelopment

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