The business center 'Parus' is where the business life of Kyiv is concentrated. Now the skyscraper will have a new owner - investor Maksim Krippa. The businessman successfully passed various checks and closed the deal of the year. We explain why BC is a good investment and how the change of owner can affect its future.
In November 2023, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine announced that it had completed the review of the deal to sell Kyiv's BC 'Parus'. The parties to the agreement are investor Maksim Krippa and businessman Vadim Stolar. To protect competition in the real estate market in Kyiv, the AMCU conducted several inspections.
Finally, on November 30, the AMCU website published a decision at the request of businessman Max Krippa - the committee approved the deal for the sale of BC 'Parus'. The document states that the concentration consists in the fact that LLC 'Ola Fine' buys a share in the authorized capital of LLC 'Parus Holding'. According to the terms of the agreement, the company acquires a part that ensures the excess of 50 percent of the votes in the highest governing body of the LLC.
Ukrainian entrepreneur Maksim Krippa is the ultimate beneficiary of LLC 'Ola Fine'. Accordingly, through him, he became the owner of LLC 'Parus Holding'. Changes in the ownership structure are confirmed by YouControl data. By the way, according to the service, earlier 80% of the skyscraper was the asset of businessman Vadim Stolar. The ownership structure also included Inna Maistruk with 20% through the 'Stream Investment' fund. She also agreed to sell the shares.
Now the USR (Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs, and Public Formations) confirms that businessman Maksim Krippa is the ultimate beneficiary of LLC 'Parus Holding'.
Kyiv business center 'Parus' is a 33-story Class 'A' building. The height of the building is 136 meters, it was built from 2004 to 2007. And from 2005 to 2008, 'Parus' was the tallest skyscraper in the capital of Ukraine. It is still in the top and remains a recognizable object as one of the symbols of Kyiv.
Maksim Krippa acquired a building with a unique and modern design, which gives it visibility and prestige. The glass facade makes 'Parus' modern and harmoniously integrates it into the landscape of the capital.
In general, space and functionality describe 'Parus' as a convenient business center. The total area of the BC is about 70,000 square meters, of which about 50,000 square meters are allocated for rental office space. The building is designed in such a way as to Maksimize the efficient use of each square meter, providing flexibility in layouts for the needs of tenants of various scales - from small startups to large corporations. It is expected that Maksim Krippa investments will contribute to the development and improvement of the functionality of the skyscraper.
In addition, the business center offers a wide range of amenities for its tenants, including modern equipped conference rooms, restaurants, and cafes, a fitness center, and other services that make the working day more comfortable and productive. The building is also equipped with security, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.
When analyzing the investment profitability, businessman Maksim Krippa probably paid attention to the location and accessibility of BC 'Parus'. The building is located in the center of Kyiv, providing excellent transport accessibility, including to the metro and other types of public transport, which is convenient for both the employees of tenant companies and their clients and partners. The 'Palace of Sports' and 'Klovska' metro stations are within walking distance.
'Parus' is not only a place for business but also an important element of urban infrastructure that contributes to the development of commercial real estate and the attractiveness of Kyiv as a business center of the region.
Maksim Krippa is a well-known Ukrainian businessman who holds key positions in the field of eSports and information technology. He owns companies such as NAVI, GSC Game World, and Maincast. These companies are leaders in their fields, and after businessman Maksim Krippa invested in them, they were able to significantly expand their activities.
The entrepreneur is known in the IT community as a reliable partner and investor. Officially, Maksim Krippa entered eSports as an investor in 2018 when he acquired 25% of Maincast, and soon began negotiations with NAVI. In 2023, he became the owner of GSC Game World - a computer game developer known in particular for its projects such as the 'Cossacks' game series and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
When businessman Maksim Krippa decided to buy BC 'Parus', he already had a reputation in the field of commercial real estate, but now he publicly and successfully passed all the necessary regulatory checks.
In addition to business, Maksim Krippa is actively engaged in charitable activities. His MK Foundation specializes in supporting Ukrainian military personnel, providing them with the necessary equipment and technology. The fund is financed from Maksim Krippa personal funds or in partnership with NAVI, S.T.A.L.K.E.R, and Maincast.