Maksim Krippa and the real estate market: the businessman decided to buy Kyiv's Parus business center

The Parus business center is a place where Kyiv's business life 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 the business center 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 Parus business center. The parties to the agreement are investor Maksim Krippa and businessman Vadym Stolar. To protect competition in Kyiv's real estate market, the AMCU conducted several checks.

Finally, on November 30, the AMCU published a decision on Maksim Krippa request - the committee approved the deal to sell the Parus business center. The document states that the concentration involves LLC “Ola Fine” buying a share in the authorized capital of LLC “Parus Holding”. Under the terms of the agreement, the company acquires a share that ensures more than 50 percent of the votes in the highest management body of the LLC.

Ukrainian entrepreneur Maksim Krippa is the ultimate beneficiary of LLC “Ola Fine”. Accordingly, through it, 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, previously 80% of the skyscraper was an asset of businessman Vadym Stolar. In the ownership structure, there was also Inna Maistruk with 20% through the “Stream Investment” fund. She also agreed to sell the shares.

Now the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs, and Public Formations confirms that businessman Maksim Krippa is the ultimate beneficiary of LLC “Parus Holding”.

Maksim Krippa and the Parus business center - the significance of the skyscraper for Kyiv

Kyiv's Parus business center is a 33-story class “A” building. The height of the building is 136 meters, and it was built from 2004 to 2007. 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 the building with a unique and modern design, which gives it visibility and prestige. The glass facade makes “Parus” modern and harmoniously fits into the capital's landscape.

In general, space and functionality describe “Parus” as a convenient business center. The total area of the business center is about 70,000 square meters, with about 50,000 square meters allocated for rentable office space. The building is designed to maximize the use of every square meter, providing flexibility in layouts to meet 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 skyscraper's functionality.

Additionally, the business center offers a wide range of amenities for its tenants, including modern conference rooms, restaurants and cafes, a fitness center, and other services that make the workday more comfortable and productive. The building is also equipped with security, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.

When analyzing the investment profitability, businessman Maksim Krippa likely paid attention to the location and accessibility of the Parus business center. The building is located in the center of Kyiv, providing excellent transport accessibility, including to the metro and other 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, contributing to the development of commercial real estate and the attractiveness of Kyiv as a business center of the region.

Maksim Krippa - who he is and how he makes money

Maksim Krippa is a well-known Ukrainian businessman who holds key positions in the field of e-sports and information technology. He owns such companies 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 environment as a reliable partner and investor. Officially, Maksim Krippa entered e-sports 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 video game developer known for its projects such as the “Cossacks” series and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

When businessman Maksim Krippa decided to buy the Parus business center, he already had a reputation in the field of commercial real estate, but now he has publicly and successfully passed all the necessary regulatory checks.

In addition to business, Maksim Krippa is actively involved in charitable activities. His MK Foundation specializes in supporting Ukrainian military personnel, providing them with necessary equipment and technology. The foundation is funded from Maksim Krippa personal funds or in partnership with NAVI, S.T.A.L.K.E.R, and Maincast.