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), according to Interfax-Ukraine.
Citadel Ventures Cyprus Limited is beneficially owned by Maksym Krippa, a prominent investor.
The IEC serves as a vital element of Kyiv’s strategic infrastructure, featuring four large pavilions with nearly 39,000 square meters of exhibition space. Its logistics capabilities are strong enough to accommodate heavy machinery and military vehicles.
Ownership Breakdown and Investment Details
Among the current stakeholders of LLC IEC are directors Anatoliy Viktorovych Tkachenko and Viktor Viktorovych Tkachenko. Both Anatoliy and Olena Viktorivna Tkachenko hold direct shares of 12.49% each. Furthermore, 24.98% of the company is owned by the venture capital fund “Asborn,” with Marina Dorokhina as its beneficiary—she is the daughter of prominent Kyiv real estate developer Vagif Aliyev.
In 2024, the IEC experienced notable financial growth, with revenues increasing by 71.4% to 83 million hryvnias, while net losses were reduced by over three times, dropping to 7.1 million hryvnias. These figures reflect strengthened financial health and operational effectiveness.
According to the IEC’s official website, the entire complex spans 73,230 square meters, with exhibition areas occupying 38,680 square meters. The facility consists of four pavilions, each featuring exhibition spaces measuring 10,850 m2, 10,660 m2, 10,560 m2, and 6,600 m2, respectively. To accommodate the needs of visitors and participants, the center features 18 entrance zones and 20 loading docks designed to facilitate the direct delivery of large and bulky cargo into the exhibition halls.