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We find investment for territories and projects for investors
We write economic development strategies for countries, regions and communities. We prepare projects for investor talks and negotiate through to signing. Behind us: more than 25 years in investment and the Lviv Region — Factory of Europe strategy.
For governments, regions and communities
You need a development strategy or an investor for a project
≈ $1 bn
of foreign direct investment in the Lviv region
75,000
new jobs
25+ years
in investment attraction
since 2016
we host the International Economic Forum in Lviv
The first two figures are results of the Lviv Region — Factory of Europe strategy, 2016–2021.
Services
What clients come to us with
01
Territorial development strategy
We analyse the local economy, identify the sectors where it can compete and write a plan with goals, projects and people responsible. For countries, regions and communities.
- Economic profile and benchmarking against competitors
- Target sectors and investors
- 3–5 year action plan
- Positioning for investors
02
Finding an investor for your project
We check whether a project is ready for investor talks, bring the documents up to standard, draw up a list of companies and funds, and contact them directly.
- Investment readiness audit
- Teaser, presentation, financial model
- Target investor list
- Support in negotiations
03
Investment opportunities in Ukraine
We search for projects, sites and companies in Ukraine that match your criteria, check them, and arrange meetings with owners and local authorities.
- Selection by sector, region and ticket size
- Due diligence on sites and partners
- Site visits and meetings
- Support until the project starts
Case study · 2016–2021
Lviv Region — Factory of Europe
Roman Matys wrote this strategy himself and implemented it with a team he built from scratch while heading the Investment Policy Department of the Lviv Regional State Administration. The goal was in the name: make the region a place where European companies build factories.
≈ $1 bn
of foreign direct investment
75,000
jobs
How we work
From the first meeting to a signed deal
Step 1
Diagnosis
Meeting, data collection, analysis. We work out what your territory or project can offer an investor today.
Step 2
Strategy or project package
Documents, figures and a presentation in the format international investors expect.
Step 3
Reaching investors
Direct contacts, roadshows, presentations at events, including the International Economic Forum in Lviv.
Step 4
Deal support
Negotiations, site visits and work with local authorities until the project starts.
Team
Who you will work with
Roman Matys
President, International Investment Office
More than 25 years in investment attraction. Head of the Investment Policy Department of the Lviv Regional State Administration in 2016–2021 and author of the Lviv Region — Factory of Europe strategy. Founder of the International Economic Forum in Lviv.
Andriana Matys
Deputy Head and Executive Director
Responsible for project management, delivery control and communication with clients and partners. Clients agree timelines, milestones and reporting with Andriana.
Project catalogue
Projects looking for investors
We are building a catalogue of vetted projects from communities and companies. Some of them are shown only to selected investors after an NDA is signed.
Have a project from a community or company? Submit it for review. Looking for where to invest in Ukraine? Describe your criteria and we will suggest options.
Is your community ready for an investor?
Ten questions, a few minutes. At the end you will see a score and a list of what to work on first.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What does a territorial development strategy include?
An economic profile of the territory and a comparison with competitors, target sectors and investor types, a list of projects, an action plan with deadlines and owners, and positioning for investors.
How long does it take to develop a strategy?
From six months. The exact timeline depends on the size of the territory and how much data has already been collected.
How do you find an investor for a project?
First we check whether the project is ready for investor talks and bring the documents up to standard. Then we list companies and funds that fit it by sector and size and approach them directly and through partners.
Do you work with foreign investors?
Yes. We help foreign companies find a project or site in Ukraine, vet partners and get to the start of the project.
How much do your services cost?
We agree the fee individually after the first conversation. It depends on the scale of the task and the scope of work.
Contact
Tell us about your task
The first conversation is free. Describe your territory or project and we will tell you where to start.
Lviv, Ukraine