Maksym Krippa
ENTREPRENEUR · INVESTOR · CEO OF ARS CAPITAL
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Maksym Krippa is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, investor and CEO of the ARS Capital holding. His business spans commercial real estate, game development, esports, media and medical technology. On Kyiv’s Left Bank, the entrepreneur’s key asset is International Exhibition Centre, a specialised venue for exhibitions, forums and large business events.
The IEC in Maksym Krippa’s portfolio
In June 2025, Maksym Krippa acquired 75% of the International Exhibition Centre. In March 2026, he bought out the remaining 25% and became the complex’s sole owner.
The IEC opened long before this deal, in 2002. The entrepreneur’s connection to the complex therefore concerns the acquisition and subsequent management of an established exhibition business. Today the IEC is part of the ARS Capital business ecosystem, where it represents exhibition infrastructure.
- 2002IEC opens
- 06.2025Acquisition of 75%
- 03.2026Buyout of the remaining 25%, sole owner
- 04.2026IEC becomes part of ARS Capital
The ARS Capital holding and other areas
Maksym Krippa announced the consolidation of his business assets into the ARS Capital holding in April 2026. The stated model involves shared management principles while keeping operational work with the teams of the individual companies.
The entrepreneur’s business portfolio includes several areas:
Commercial real estate
International Exhibition Centre, the Parus business centre and the Ukraina hotel in Kyiv.
Esports and media
The esports organisation NAVI and the broadcasting studio Maincast.
Game development
GSC Game World, known for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, and mobile game developer Burny Games.
Medical technology
Age Management System, whose 100% consolidation the holding announced in August 2026.
The IEC’s operating priorities
For an exhibition complex in wartime, the safety of participants, visitors and staff remains a fundamental issue. Commenting on the IEC’s operations, Maksym Krippa stressed:
“The decision on resuming exhibition activity will be made taking into account the current security situation. We are more interested than anyone in restoring the IEC’s full operation.”
For organisers, this means separately agreeing whether an event can be held, the available shelters and the procedure during an air raid alert. The final terms are set with the complex’s team for each specific event.
Who to contact about organising an event
Space rental, technical support and commercial terms are agreed with the IEC’s relevant departments. There is no need to contact the owner directly to book the venue.
Current contacts and announcements are available on the IEC’s official website.
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