Invest in Ukraine
with *SD Capital

*Shuttle Diplomacy — a term Henry Kissinger himself coined to describe his high-stakes negotiations in the 1970s, when he flew back and forth between conflict zones to broker peace without direct talks, achieving breakthroughs in some of the world’s most volatile regions.

Philosophy

We are an investment company that facilitates both domestic and foreign investment in Ukraine

4 sales of majority stakes to strategic investors in infrastructure businesses

Founded by leading figures from Ukraine’s real-sector economy

The largest non-commercial military trauma hospital in Ukraine, supported by The Howard G. Buffet Foundation

A team of 13 experienced
professionals

10+ years
in the market

Activity

Direct Investments

We invest in startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises to drive innovation and accelerate growth.

We provide equity capital with a long-term participation perspective, offering ongoing strategic and operational support.

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Investments in New Projects

We provide both equity and debt financing.

We have experience working with Fortune 500 companies, international financial institutions, and development organizations.

Our team offers professional support and expertise throughout the entire investment and growth cycle.

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Business Development and Transformation

We actively work to create added value in the companies we invest in.

By applying our know-how and leveraging strategic partnerships, we unlock the full potential of portfolio companies and elevate them to a new level.

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Connecting Businesses and Investors

We act as a trusted investor and partner to some of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs.

We bring global best practices in direct investment to Ukraine.

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Industries

Infrastructure and Logistics

Due to its extremely advantageous geographic location between the EU, the Middle East, and Asia, Ukraine is a strategic trade hub.

Energy

We consider investments in decentralized energy generation projects aimed at creating small and medium-sized generating capacities.

Venture Capital

We consider both local and international venture companies.

Other Sectors

We consider companies for investment regardless of the industry.

Portfolio

DP World TIS Pivdennyi — a global leader in container terminal operations acquires a stake in a Ukrainian enterprise

Neptune — a joint project by Cargill, MV Cargo, and SD Capital: the largest infrastructure success story involving foreign investment in Ukraine since 2016

Successful entry of the global towage services leader — P&O Maritime — into Ukraine

Superhumans — Modern Rehabilitation Infrastructure for People with War-Related Trauma

Our team

Andrey Stavnitser

Founder

Philipp Grushko

Founder

Anastasia Zhook

PR Director

Tetiana Marchenko

Legal Counsel

Liudmyla Syzonenko

Chief Legal Officer

Victoria Denysiuk

Project Manager

Maria Goldberg

Chief Financial Officer

Oleksandr Bartkovyak

Investment Director

Anton Rudkov

Investment Associate

Arina Ruban

Investment Manager

Anastasiia Vasiutynska

Investment Analyst

News

Ukraine’s Logistics Are Ready for the Future, Says Philipp Grushko at URC2025

15.07.2025

Ukraine’s Investment Climate: Key Deals of 2025

06.01.2026

Global Grain Geneva 2025: SD Capital Partner on Freight Resilience Panel

13.11.2025

SD Capital has invested in Deus Robotics, a Ukrainian startup that automates warehouses using robotics-powered solutions

08.01.2025

Superhumans Center Secures $25 Million in War Risk Insurance from the U.S. Government — A Strong Signal of Trust in Ukrainian Institutions

19.02.2024

Phillip Grushko, partner and co-founder of SD Capital, has joined the Supervisory Board of UVCA

08.02.2022

Investment Dream Team. Konstantin Magaletskiy and Andrey Stavnitser create a fund worth at least $100 million. What is the focus on? Where is the money from? Who are the clients?

13.12.2021

Andriy Stavnitser on Family, Business, and Ukrainian Identity

15.11.2021

A heir’s trap. All his life Andrey Stavnitser has been proving to be worthy to continue his father’s legacy. How did it work out?

17.05.2021

Philip Grushko, a member of the TIS Supervisory Board – how to catch up and overtake Dubai

08.04.2021

DP World acquires majority stake in TIS Container Terminal

20.02.2020

The world’s largest port operator DP World Group enters the Ukrainian market

05.01.2018

Cargill and MV Cargo going to build port terminal in Ukraine

20.02.2017

EBRD approves $37M loan to build a grain terminal in Yuzhniy port

17.02.2017

Contacts

SD CAPITAL Kyiv Business Center Toronto,
10th floor, 100 Velyka Vasylkivska Street

SD CAPITAL Odesa
17 Grecheska Street

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Green Recovery Fund Advisors –
Driving Ukraine’s Sustainable Recovery

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Invest in Ukraine with *SD Capital

We are an investment company that facilitates both domestic and foreign investment in Ukraine

Activity

Industries

Infrastructure and Logistics

Energy

Venture Capital

Other Sectors

Portfolio

DP World TIS Pivdennyi — a global leader in container terminal operations acquires a stake in a Ukrainian enterprise

Neptune — a joint project by Cargill, MV Cargo, and SD Capital: the largest infrastructure success story involving foreign investment in Ukraine since 2016

Successful entry of the global towage services leader — P&O Maritime — into Ukraine

Superhumans — Modern Rehabilitation Infrastructure for People with War-Related Trauma

Our team

Andrey Stavnitser

Philipp Grushko

Anastasia Zhook

Tetiana Marchenko

Liudmyla Syzonenko

Victoria Denysiuk

Maria Goldberg

Oleksandr Bartkovyak

Anton Rudkov

Arina Ruban

Anastasiia Vasiutynska

News

Ukraine’s Logistics Are Ready for the Future, Says Philipp Grushko at URC2025

Ukraine’s Investment Climate: Key Deals of 2025

Global Grain Geneva 2025: SD Capital Partner on Freight Resilience Panel

SD Capital has invested in Deus Robotics, a Ukrainian startup that automates warehouses using robotics-powered solutions

Superhumans Center Secures $25 Million in War Risk Insurance from the U.S. Government — A Strong Signal of Trust in Ukrainian Institutions

Phillip Grushko, partner and co-founder of SD Capital, has joined the Supervisory Board of UVCA

Investment Dream Team. Konstantin Magaletskiy and Andrey Stavnitser create a fund worth at least $100 million. What is the focus on? Where is the money from? Who are the clients?

Andriy Stavnitser on Family, Business, and Ukrainian Identity

A heir’s trap. All his life Andrey Stavnitser has been proving to be worthy to continue his father’s legacy. How did it work out?

Philip Grushko, a member of the TIS Supervisory Board – how to catch up and overtake Dubai

DP World acquires majority stake in TIS Container Terminal

The world’s largest port operator DP World Group enters the Ukrainian market

Cargill and MV Cargo going to build port terminal in Ukraine

EBRD approves $37M loan to build a grain terminal in Yuzhniy port

Contacts

Submit your application form

Green Recovery Fund Advisors – Driving Ukraine’s Sustainable Recovery

Invest in Ukraine
with *SD Capital

Submit your
application form

Green Recovery Fund Advisors –
Driving Ukraine’s Sustainable Recovery