The owner of Parus and NAVI buys the International Exhibition Center
22 May 2025 22:39
Entrepreneur Maxim Krippa, known as an investor in Ukrainian real estate, continues to actively expand his presence in the market. This time, he is buying the International Exhibition Center (IEC), Ukraine’s largest complex for exhibitions, forums and conferences, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports, citing Interfax-Ukraine.
According to the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, cited by the media, Krippa, through the Cypriot company Citadel Ventures Cyprus Limited, whose beneficiary he is according to the YouControl analytical system, will gain control of another Cypriot company, A.T.V.T. Business Expo Holdings Ltd. The latter owns a 50.04% stake in the authorized capital of IEC LLC, which ensures the controlling stake.
IEC, located on the Left Bank of Kyiv, is a key venue for large-scale exhibitions and business events in Eastern Europe. Its infrastructure includes three pavilions with a total area of more than 58 thousand m², conference halls, a press center, service areas and parking.
In the context of post-war recovery, Krippa’s investment is expected to contribute to the relaunch of the IEC as a modern hub for international business, innovation and communications. Experts suggest that under his management, the IEC may receive a new impetus for development, particularly in terms of digitalization of services, infrastructure modernization, and openness to international investors.
So far, the new owner’s future plans have not been officially announced. However, given the scale and strategic importance of the facility, the market will closely monitor Krippa’s further actions.
What we know about Maxim Krippa
Maksym Krippa is a Ukrainian businessman and investor known for his activity in real estate, hospitality, and esports. Although he is not a public figure and rarely appears in the media, Krippa has attracted attention in recent years for his large investments in strategic properties in the capital.
Krippa is a citizen of Ukraine, residing in Kyiv, and has interests abroad. He is the owner of the Parus business center, one of the most famous skyscrapers in Kyiv. He also controls the Ukraina Hotel on Independence Square, one of Kyiv’s symbols. Through related companies, he owns a stake in the NAVI (Natus Vincere) esports team, one of the most successful in the world.
According to analytical systems (YouControl), he is a beneficiary of a number of companies in the real estate, trade, and investment sectors. Crippa is associated with a number of strategic acquisitions, including properties that can play an important role in the post-war economic and infrastructure recovery.
What you need to know about the International Exhibition Center (IEC) in Kyiv
It is the largest exhibition complex in Ukraine, which plays a key role in holding business, industrial, cultural and international events.
Basic information
- Location: 15 Brovarskyi Avenue, Kyiv (Livoberezhna metro station).
- Area: more than 58,000 m² of exhibition space, including 3 pavilions, conference halls, cafes, technical rooms.
- Year of opening: 2002.
- Format: the largest platform for holding exhibitions, fairs, forums, congresses, competitions, concerts, etc.
- Famous events: The IEC hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, as well as major international exhibitions, including AgroExpo, Arms and Security, EcoEnergy Expo, and others.
The IEC is considered a critical infrastructure facility that can serve as a platform for humanitarian missions, international partnerships, and the event economy.
During and after the war, it can become a key location for the restoration of business activity in Kyiv.
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