Kyivstar Rings Nasdaq Bell, Marks Ukraine's Historic Listing on US Stock Exchange

Kyivstar Group Ltd became the first Ukrainian company to be listed on a U.S. stock exchange, Nasdaq. The listing was marked by the "Invest in Ukraine, NOW!" symposium, highlighting the country's investment opportunities. Over 160 investors attended the meeting, and the event was attended by Ukrainian officials, including Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. VEON Ltd. is expected to benefit from increased visibility and potentially improved valuation.

Kyivstar Group Ltd, Ukraine's leading digital operator, has made history by becoming the first Ukrainian company to be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The listing was marked by a series of strategic engagements, culminating in the "Invest in Ukraine, NOW!" symposium, which highlighted the country's investment opportunities.

The symposium, held in New York, was attended by over 160 investors, including representatives of the Ukrainian government. Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, and Minister of Economy Oleksii Sobolev were among the high-profile attendees. The event also saw the participation of senior representatives from American and Ukrainian businesses, investors, and international finance institutions.

Kyivstar's listing on Nasdaq under the ticker KYIV gives American investors a unique opportunity to invest in Ukraine's economy. The company serves nearly 22.4 million mobile customers and over 1.1 million home internet fixed line customers, as of June 30, 2025. Kyivstar's robust digital services, including Helsi, Kyivstar TV, and Uklon, further enhance its appeal to investors.

VEON Ltd., the parent company of Kyivstar, is expected to benefit from the increased visibility and potential improved valuation of Kyivstar's listing on Nasdaq. The listing is a significant milestone for VEON, which has invested USD 1 billion in Ukraine during 2023-2027, through social investments in infrastructure and technological development, charitable donations, and strategic acquisitions.

The symposium also marked the official launch of the "Invest in Ukraine, NOW!" campaign in the United States. The campaign aims to accelerate discussions between U.S. and Ukrainian business counterparts, fostering public-private partnerships and international investments in Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery.

The opening bell ceremony at Nasdaq, which marked Kyivstar's listing, was attended by Kyivstar's Board and President Oleksandr Komarov, as well as VEON and Kyivstar teams, investors, and guests. The event was a testament to Ukraine's resilience and potential, setting an example for other Ukrainian companies to deepen their global partnerships, especially with the American and global business community.

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[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/1001125404/kyivstar-rings-opening-bell-at-nasdaq-marking-landmark-listing-and-highlighting-ukraines-investment-case
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/27/3140427/0/en/VEON-and-Kyivstar-to-Mark-Historic-Listing-with-Nasdaq-Opening-Bell-and-to-Launch-Invest-in-Ukraine-NOW-Campaign-in-the-U-S.html