The intrigue surrounding one of the capital's most high-profile privatization projects has ended.
Businessman Maksym Krippa officially confirmed ownership of the Dnipro Hotel, located on European Square in the heart of Kyiv.
Chronology of "secret" privatization
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July 2020: The Dnipro Hotel was sold at an open auction for a record price 1,111 billion UAHThe winner was Smartland LLC.
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Rumors and denials: At the time, investigative journalists immediately linked the deal to Maksym Krippa, but his representatives have denied the businessman's participation in the auction for years.
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April 2026: The businessman officially recognized the asset as part of his investment group, effectively confirming media speculation from five years ago.
Krippa's real estate collection in Kyiv
The Dnipro Hotel has become just one of many iconic properties in the businessman's portfolio. In recent years, Maksym Krippa has significantly increased his influence on the capital's real estate and media markets:
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Hotel "Ukraine": A recently privatized facility on Independence Square.
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BC "Parus": One of the city's most famous skyscrapers was purchased from developer Vadim Stolar.
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NAVI eSports Club: Krippa is the owner of one of the most successful brands in the world of esports.
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Main cast: Leading esports tournament broadcast studio.
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GSC Game World: Developer of the legendary game STALKER
Why is this important for the city?
The concentration of such powerful assets in the hands of one investor is causing lively discussions among real estate experts. On the one hand, it promises significant investments in the reconstruction of old hotels and the modernization of business centers. On the other hand, the question arises about the future use of these facilities. In particular, after the privatization of Dnipro, the idea of turning it into a unique eSports hotel was declared.
Certificate: Maksym Krippa is a Ukrainian businessman and investor whose assets span IT, development, and esports. In recent years, he has become a key player in the large-scale privatization of state property in Kyiv.
