Yury Ivanou

Public-Private Partnership for European Integration and Ukraine's Recovery. Fully rebooting Ukraine's economy is unattainable through support aimed solely at macroeconomic stability. With the adoption of the €50 billion Ukraine Facility plan, there's finally a chance to also bolster businesses. The private sector, despite suffering catastrophic losses due to the war, remains a cornerstone of the economy. Approximately €7-8 billion might be allocated for business financing, of which no more than a third will go to private companies. Thus, there is hope. Hope for extensive support and incentives for reforms that should have been implemented over the years of independence. But what must Ukraine globally undertake to achieve the anticipated benefits? The answer is recognizing weaknesses and doing everything possible to rectify them. For instance, I have spoken with European analysts who have identified three major obstacles that could complicate Ukraine's path to EU membership: a low level of industrial development with a focus on raw materials industries, low labor productivity necessitating a reevaluation of educational approaches, R&D, innovations, resolve infrustructure issues, and crucially, institutional weaknesses. The supremacy of law, independence and transparency of all branches of government, and clear and fair laws and regulations that apply to all must be the starting point. The partnership between business and state is essential. The private sector possesses deep expertise, market knowledge, and discipline. We are team players committed to building a strong, competitive Ukraine. It is time to reassess the relationship between government and business to strengthen each other. This is crucial both for quality reconstruction of Ukraine and for shaping a robust stance for the state's future integration into the European community. Read more on this topic in my column in media New Voice (NV) - https://lnkd.in/dmHsecQk. Column in English - https://lnkd.in/dMiWVNEy

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Centralized or decentralized? Take a look at my interview with Telewizja Biznesowa and see which option we at zondacrypto prefer, and why. Thanks for a great conversation!

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**Crafting a Balanced Marketing Strategy: Traditional vs. Digital** 🌟 Many consumers in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia still see value in traditional advertising channels, even in the digital era. This insight is critical for modern marketing, where both traditional and digital channels coexist and offer diverse opportunities for businesses to reach their target audiences. 🌟 Key considerations for businesses: 🔍 **Target Audience Preference:** Understanding your target audience is essential. As a significant portion uses traditional media, traditional advertising can be highly effective. 📦 **Product or Service Type:** Certain products or services perform better on traditional channels like TV or outdoor, while others excel on digital platforms such as social media. 💰 **Marketing Budget:** Budget is a crucial factor. Digital channels often offer more flexible pricing options, while traditional channels may require larger investments. 🎯 **Overall Marketing Strategy:** A balanced marketing strategy should incorporate both traditional and digital channels. This approach ensures broader audience reach and better engagement. Businesses must be agile and use data and trends to develop a balanced advertising strategy that leverages both traditional and digital channels to achieve their objectives.   RAIT can help businesses evaluate which communication channels in your overall mix most influence consumer behavior and provide the most positive and memorable brand impression.   #Marketing #MarketResearch #Advertising #BusinessStrategy #MarketingStrategy #CommunicationAudit

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The time has come to read a very interesting report: the GREENTECH REPORT POLAND 2024 prepared by Accelpoint, Taylor Economics in partnership with PKO BP, and EIT Climate KIC   We are delighted to see the presence of three of our portfolio companies (Solwena, The SmokeD wildfire detectors, and Waste24) in the cited report. EEC Ventures is at the forefront of green VC funds, as proven by the number of portfolio companies mentioned in the report in relation to the total number of all companies in the portfolio.   Our companies have verified and confirmed the market value of the technologies and their products. They have also established partnerships with large regional or global players, and their revenues are growing.   Both The SmokeD wildfire detectors and Waste24 are already generating revenue in foreign markets. Solwena is working with major international corporations and is in the process of negotiating agreements that will result in revenues from abroad. The report contains a very thorough analysis, starting from the good definition of concepts such as greentech, cleantech, climatetech, and many interesting analyses. The report paints a picture of a young and delicate ecosystem. Quantitatively, the community of 133 "green" startups is indeed a very small percentage compared to the 4,900 technological companies in Poland. These startups are in the early stages of development, they still have modest revenues, and individual investors dominate among the investors. VC funds associated with PFR Ventures are among the largest capital donors This early stage of the system is likely the reason why less than one-third of the described startups have sought R&D funding, which is usually an appropriate source of financing for projects at this stage. It is also surprising to note that Hungary and Lithuania have attracted more investment in this sector than Poland. Reading the entire report is highly recommended.  

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📢I had the pleasure, together with Maciej Cwikiewicz and Grzegorz C. in Puls Biznesu, of discussing the chances of Polish #AI companies to obtain funding from #VCs and, more broadly, to build a new #flywheel for our economy. According to a recent Dealroom.co's report, the AI Core startups received 45% of all VC investment in the CEE region. This is an opportunity we cannot miss!💥 My key theses: 📌At Movens Capital, we are investing in AI-enabled companies starting in 2019 based on our previous startup experience. They distinguish the #CEE region. By 2023, more than 1,000 AI/ML startups had emerged here, raising more than USD 4 billion in funding. 📌We see a great opportunity for Polish AI startups to succeed due to their unique technological talent. Building a sustainable #competitiveadvantage is key, as illustrated by ElevenLabs, but also examples from our portfolio, such as Talkie.ai or SKY ENGINE AI. 📌 The current stagnation in the VC sector has led to lower startup valuations, benefiting funds in executing transactions. In Poland, VC fund conditions will remain favorable in the coming years, but careful selection of AI companies is necessary, as most new entities have little chance of building lasting entry barriers. Thank you, Anna Bełcik, for taking on an important topic and inviting us to talk. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxtGvvD7

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📢 We end this working week by announcing another partner of the network. Please welcome modern and innovative JSC Altbank, the new member of Transparent Network. We appreciate your support. 🤝 More good news is coming, so stay tuned. 👀 #banking #Ukraine #news #payment #finance #economy #TransparentNetwork

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🔍 Key insights on bank account blocking in Poland for entrepreneurs We have compiled essential information on bank account blocking in Poland for your convenience. At Dudkowiak Kopeć & Putyra, we have assisted numerous entrepreneurs in navigating this complex issue. This quick guide provides an overview of the following key topics: 🚫 What factors increase the risk of account blocking? 🏛️ Key authorities responsible for account blocking. 🔄 What should you know about STIR bank account blockade? ⚖️ What are the legal remedies against the bank account blockade? 👉 Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/dvJjZF5C

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Discover Investment Opportunities in Poland's Real Estate Market with the "No Down Payment Housing" Program! Are you looking to capitalize on Poland's booming real estate sector? Explore how the innovative "No Down Payment Housing" program is reshaping the market landscape and creating exciting investment prospects. In our latest article, we delve into: ✅ The impact of the program on property prices and market dynamics ✅ Strategic advantages for investors, including favorable financing terms and partnership opportunities ✅ Long-term investment strategies to maximize returns and promote sustainable growth Join us as we explore the transformative potential of this initiative and its implications for investors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in Poland's evolving real estate market! https://shorturl.at/wF2BK

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Kesarev ranked as the best GR Consultant in M&A On April 25, Russia M&A Awards - 2024 ceremony was held in Moscow as part of the XIV Russian M&A Congress. Every year since 2010, this award has been given to the best M&A consultants. This year Mergers.ru team has set up a special nomination for GR advisors. Kesarev became the winner of the Best GR Consultant in M&A award by results of voting. This is particularly valuable for us since over the last two years, we have advised clients (foreign investors) on more than 100 M&A transactions and have established the first specialized practice of GR in M&A in Russia. Our team has successful experience of obtaining all types of M&A approvals: those from the Government Sub-Commission, special permission of the President under the Decree 520, strategic investment approvals by the Government's Foreign Investment Control Commission, and the FAS approvals. In 2022–2023, our team worked on approvals of more than half of the largest foreign exit transactions (with the purchase price exceeding $400 million). Congratulations to all our peers recognized among the best M&A advisors in other categories! You can find the list of all winners following the link: https://lnkd.in/gj58Rtph #mergercontrol #mergersandacquisitions #mergersacquisitions #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #fdi #divestment #divestitures #governmentaffairs #governmentrelations #governmentregulations #screening #fdiscreening

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We have explored the most popular PR requests at COMMSX and observed some intriguing trends🔥: 1️⃣ International PR tops the list with business launches, new product announcements, investment round announcements, and retainers. Here we work with both International and Ukrainian companies and startups, with 90% being B2B. The highest demand for international PR is due, not only to our successful cases and collaborations but also to our physical presence in the global markets. This means we don't just guess how things work abroad, we are immersed in the context, culture, and information fields of the markets where our clients are launching. Additionally, COMMSX is part of Convoy, an international PR group that includes agencies from 75 countries. 2️⃣ Crisis communications take the second spot. Finding experts in this field is challenging, but we specialise in this niche. And in practice, we have validated all our theoretical knowledge and international certifications. Requests for crisis comms always come through personal recommendations. We highly value the trust of clients who turn to us for help during such times, and we are pleased to continue supporting them after the crisis (of course, it's great when clients come before the crisis because preparation is the foundation, and we work on developing such a culture). We work with not only Ukrainian companies but also international ones. 3️⃣ Ukrainian PR takes third place, and it is our special pride. Working with Ukrainian media is always dynamic and inspiring. We are deeply connected with the development of the Ukrainian business and support it in all possible ways. 🔝 Our work with personal brands is worth mentioning, which is part of international and Ukrainian PR. We are actively involved in enhancing the positions of top managers, leaders, and their companies. We will soon share more details about this. 🌐 I must also mention the growing popularity of requests for Social Selling services on LinkedIn and managing corporate pages on this platform. We effectively address these inquiries, integrating them into our overall communication strategy using the PESO model. In summary, we are building COMMSX based on my knowledge and experience, which includes professional sales, marketing, and international PR for technology companies. Therefore, our clients are confident that our superpower — seeing the whole picture — creates the best measurable strategies and approaches to achieving their business goals.

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One of the latest cases of the Textum marketing agency is the writing of SEO texts for the Landing Page for the NAWI Europe a.s. We prepared effective expert content in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. A few words about the client. NAWI provides business services in Europe, including real estate investments, opening bank accounts, companies and funds, and business relocation. As part of the creation of high-converting texts, we: ✔️hold a Zoom call with the client to clarify the details of the service; ✔️study the terms of reference in detail; ✔️create a description of the target audience, its fears and frequently asked questions; ✔️analyse competitors — weaknesses and strengths; ✔️develop a promotional structure and write texts using key phrases; ✔️check the content by an editor and a marketer; ✔️approve and correct the articles with the client. As a result, the client has set up service pages with our texts on their website. Thanks to SEO, the pages are also ranked at the top of Google for targeted queries. Are you interested in details? Leave us a comment below or contact us by Direct Message, and we'll provide consultations. #landingpage #copywriting #marketing #marketingagency

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In 2023, Central and Eastern Europe witnessed a surge in AI innovation, particularly in the healthcare sector. This industry saw the most significant advancements, with numerous companies driving progress. 📈 📍 Tracking over 150 companies, our State of AI in CEE Report revealed that HealthTech emerged as the top-funded industry. Names like Infermedica, Originis, Causaly, upmedic, Carebot, Kardi Ai, Mindsmiths, Intelligencia AI led the charge in AI innovation. But will this be the same in 2024? Participate in our survey for this year's AI Report and let's find out. ➡ https://lnkd.in/dvfRbF-x P.S. For the full list of AI innovators and more insights, download last year's report. Link in the comments. #AIinnovation #MarketResearch #StateofAI

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The strategic development plan of our project involves partnerships in the AI field, so we are sincerely excited and observe the success of companies in the #healthtech / #medtech sector. Read the news!

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🔥 Fundraise. Pitch. Connect. Repeat On the 6th of June, our partners Ū Hub | Startup Community in Poland together with SMOK Ventures, and FundraisingHackers.com are co-hosting a meetup on fundraising at Google Campus, Warsaw. ⚔️Startup Elevator Pitch Battle. Experience the thrill as startups from CEE deliver pitches in a one-minute combat format. The audience chooses the winners! The top startups will receive legal advice from REVERA Polska 🏆✨. 💸VC Pitches. Catch top funds like SMOK Ventures, ULTRA.VC, Zubr Capital, and more as they pitch their funds and reveal what they're looking for. It's a great opportunity to connect with leading investors in person. 👨"Pre-seed to seed fundraising hacks and fuckups". No bullshit talk packed with advice from experienced founders: what worked, what didn't, and a summary of their fundraising experience. Connect with founders/investors across ecosystems. 📍 Date: June 6, 18:00 | Location: Google Campus, Warsaw 🎟 20% promo code for your network for any ticket type (enter “uhub-friends”) Registration: https://lnkd.in/exCGXcsw #IT #developer #itcompany #fundraise #poland #poland #Warsaw #business #itbusiness #startup #founder #itfounder

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🌟 Polish-founded Proofs raised €2.4M to transform POC development in SaaS sales. 🌐 Led by Earlybird Digital East Fund, with support from Expeditions Fund and RTP Global, Proofs aims to streamline sales processes for API-centric companies. 🚀 Proofs was established in 2022 by Bartek Pucek and Zbigniew Sobiecki. Bartek is an angel investor who has invested alongside prominent firms such as Y Combinator and Andreessen Horowitz, in companies like the Polish-founded unicorn ElevenLabs. Learn more about their mission! #TechNews #StartupFunding

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What is the current crypto market situation? 🔎 Despite recent turbulence in the market, it is still possible to believe that the bull run is not over. We learned this from FXMAG's editor-in-chief Dawid Augustyn's YouTube interview with our product manager Jacek Kubiak. Here are the key points: 1/ Bitcoin and the Halving Cycle ⛏ - Historical Halving Cycles: Each halving cycle has shown some patterns but behaved differently each time. Bitcoin's price does not always align with halving predictions. - Current Valuations: Based on historical data, Bitcoin is currently valued higher than expected, suggesting either a higher bottom or an overestimation influenced by ETF approvals. - Future Price Predictions: A model predicts Bitcoin's price post-halving to reach approximately $200,000 by the end of next year. 2/ ETFs on Cryptocurrencies 🏦 - Current and Future ETFs: Bitcoin ETFs have been introduced, and there's anticipation for Ethereum and Solana ETFs. - Regulatory Uncertainty: Ethereum ETF approval is still pending, and the regulatory environment remains cautious and selective. - Potential Impact of ETFs: If Ethereum ETFs get approved, it could open the door for Solana ETF and other major crypto, potentially enhancing market diversification. 3/ The Altcoin Market 📈 - Current State of Altcoins: There's skepticism about many altcoins, as they often lack practical utility and are seen as speculative investments. - Bitcoin’s Dominance: Despite criticism of Bitcoin's older technology, it continues to maintain a strong market position compared to newer projects. - Speculative Nature: The altcoin market is heavily driven by speculation and hype, with a significant risk of pump-and-dump schemes. 4/ Regulatory Environment ⚖ - MICA Regulations: Upcoming regulations (MICA) are intended to bring more order and safety to the cryptocurrency market but may push smaller businesses into the gray market. - Preparedness for Regulation: Companies that are prepared for regulatory changes will likely fare better, while those unprepared may struggle. 5/ General Advice for Investors 🤝 - Caution Against Pump-and-Dump: Investors should be wary of schemes designed to inflate and then rapidly deflate crypto values. - Focus on Established Cryptocurrencies: Beginners are advised to start with well-established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum before exploring the broader market. Concluding remarks? 📝 The crypto market is in a dynamic phase, with potential regulatory and market changes ahead. That's why investors should remain cautious, stay informed about regulatory developments, and know the speculative nature of the market. Watch the full video here (in PL): https://lnkd.in/dtc_BHqg

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PAVLO KOSTYUK: ATTRACTING BANK FUNDS WILL HELP UKRAINE RECOVER FASTER FROM SHELLING   Recently, 17 leading Ukrainian banks have signed a memorandum on bank lending for energy infrastructure restoration projects. The list of signatories includes such large financial institutions as PrivatBank, Oschadbank, Ukreximbank, FUIB, and Raiffeisen bank.   The signatory banks pledged to make efforts to organize affordable lending for entrepreneurs implementing projects aimed at increasing the country’s energy independence.   The projects to be financed include solar, wind, biogas, biomass, gas turbine, and gas reciprocating power plants, industrial batteries, highly maneuverable, storage, cogeneration, and more.   Commenting on the news, Pavlo Kostyuk, founder of the Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund, said: “Critical damage to the energy infrastructure has catalyzed processes in Ukraine that would otherwise have been much slower. We are now seeing energy-efficient solutions come to the forefront and be supported at all levels. And highly competitive institutions are uniting to ensure a stable energy supply for the country.”   He is convinced that raising bank funds will help to recover faster from the barbaric shelling. He also expressed hope that the intentions declared in the Memorandum would soon turn into concrete actions, and that the loan conditions would be in line with the current state of the Ukrainian economy.   P.S. Donations to rebuild Ukraine's social infrastructure can be made at the link: https://lnkd.in/eme_fb9B, or to the corporate card of the Kyiv branch of the Foundation in PrivatBank: 5169335107463545   YOUR DONATIONS CAN CHANGE THE FUTURE OF UKRAINE!   #UkraineReconstructionFund #PavloKostyuk #VictoriaKorsunova #Ukraine #HelpToUkraine #Charity

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