Ukrainian businessman, owner of Natus Vincere (NAVI) and GSC Game World, co-owner of Maincast. Owner of BC Parus and Hotel Ukraine in the center of Kyiv.
Date and Place of birth: Maksym Krippa was born in Kyiv. Aug. 11, 1977.
Maksym Krippa is a Ukrainian businessman and investor who actively develops esports, gaming and real estate. He is the owner of the legendary and well-known NAVI team, Maincast broadcasting and analytics studio, and GSC Game World, the developer of the cult game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. In addition, Krippa invests in strategic Ukrainian real estate properties, including Kyiv’s iconic Parus Business Center and Ukraine Hotel.
Education
He received his higher education at several institutions: International Christian University (1994-1998), European University (2006-2007) and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2008-2011). He holds three degrees in business administration, organizational management, and law.
Business and Career
Maksym Krippa has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years. He earned his first million dollars for further investments in the early 2000s thanks to Ukrainian Mobile TeleSystems, which was the exclusive dealer of Kyivstar. At the same time, the company was engaged in the wholesale supply of mobile phones and accessories, which allowed it to lay the financial foundation for future business projects.
Maksym Krippa invests in esports, gaming, IT, artificial intelligence, and real estate. His business assets include:
- Since 2018 – owner of esports organization NAVI
It is one of the most successful Ukrainian clubs, especially known for its CS2 team that has repeatedly won prestigious international tournaments and is consistently ranked among the best teams in the world.
- Since 2020 – owner of GSC Game World game studio
A well-known video game developer that created the Cossacks and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. After the studio became Krippa’s property, the active development phase of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl began, funded by the new owner.
- Since 2023 – owner of Maincast esports broadcasting studio and the television channel of the same name
Maincast is the largest esports broadcaster in Eastern Europe with exclusive rights to broadcast top international tournaments in Ukrainian. Maincast covers competitions in leading disciplines, including CS2, Dota 2, Valorant and other esports games, providing professional coverage of events for Ukrainian and international audiences.
- Since 2023 – owner of Parus Business Center (Kyiv)
One of the most famous skyscrapers in the capital, a 33-storey business center acquired on December 1, 2023 by Ola Fine LLC, a company owned by the entrepreneur.
- Since 2024 – owner of Hotel Ukraine (Kyiv)
The property was acquired at an open privatization auction for UAH 3.1 billion (including taxes) by Ola Fine LLC. A large-scale renovation of the building is planned.
2025
- 26.02 – Maksym Krippa becomes the head of the Ukrainian Federation of Esports, and the management of NAVI and Maincast joins the board.
- 24.02 – Maksym Krippa became a co-owner of the development company DIM.
“I decided to invest in DIM’s projects not only because of their significant investment potential but also because of our common attitude to doing business during the war: they are not afraid to build, I am not afraid to invest,” commented Maksym Krippa. - 22.05 – Maksym Krippa to Acquire Kyiv’s International Exhibition Center. The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has officially authorized Citadel Ventures Cyprus Limited to gain control over A.T.V.T. Business Expo Holdings Ltd. This company holds a 50.04% ownership stake in LLC International Exhibition Center (IEC). Citadel Ventures Cyprus Limited is beneficially owned by Maksym Krippa.
Business in Dubai
- 2016 – Relocation to the UAE. Entry into the real estate market. The portfolio of office, residential, and development properties exceeds 100,000 sq. m, including land plots 15 minutes from Dubai Mall, where the first own development project for villas and townhouses will be implemented.