Leading Ukrainian media outlet NV has compiled the first national rating of the largest private investors in the Ukrainian economy. SCM companies lead this list, with total capital investments exceeding UAH 150.5 billion ($4 billion) since the start of the full-scale war in 2022. This evaluation focuses on corporate activity ranging from the restoration of infrastructure damaged by russian attacks to the construction of new facilities and the development of logistics.
In the energy sector, DTEK is the largest investor, having allocated $2.7 billion to restore infrastructure and build secure renewable energy sources. Our steel company Metinvest focused on ensuring the stability and modernisation of its assets, investing $1 billion. Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest, noted in the article:
"The main direction is the green transition. Metinvest is ready to become a bridge that unites Ukrainian and European metallurgy".
He added that the focus during the war is on preserving employment and supporting the Armed Forces.
Other SCM companies also made substantial contributions. Our bank FUIB maintained a focus on financial and operational stability with investments of $50 million. Ukrtelecom allocated $42 million for network development, energy independence, and cyber security. Lemtrans invested $29 million in logistics networks.
This capital investment is supported by significant fiscal contributions. In 2025 alone, SCM companies paid UAH 94 billion ($2.2 billion) in taxes and fees. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, total taxes paid by SCM companies exceed UAH 308 billion ($8 billion+). Furthermore, SCM companies, alongside the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation and other humanitarian initiatives, continue to provide vital support to the military and civilians, with total assistance exceeding UAH 13.5 billion ($368 million) over four years.
Reflecting on these results, SCM Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Natalya Yemchenko stated:
"For us, it is a choice, a philosophy, it is the constant, systemic position of SCM and its founder Rinat Akhmetov to be with Ukraine, to invest in Ukraine. It is an honour to be leaders in what forms the foundation of the national economy in this difficult time of war.
