A Ukrainian businessman and investor born in Kyiv on August 11, 1977, investor Maksym Krippa has developed a diverse business portfolio that includes esports, game development, IT, and real estate. PropertyInvestmentDubai reports, he owns Natus Vincere (NAVI), GSC Game World, Maincast, and significant real estate assets such as the Parus Business Center and Hotel Ukraine in Kyiv.
His academic background includes degrees from multiple institutions. He studied at International Christian University (1994-1998), European University (2006-2007), and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2008-2011), obtaining qualifications in business administration, organizational management, and law.
Career and Business Ventures
With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Krippa made his first significant capital in the early 2000s through Ukrainian Mobile TeleSystems, an exclusive dealer of Kyivstar. The company also specialized in wholesale mobile device distribution, forming the financial basis for his future ventures.
Krippa has since expanded his investments into esports, gaming, AI, IT, and real estate. His business assets include:
- Since 2018 – Owner of NAVI
- One of Ukraine’s most successful esports organizations, particularly known for its CS2 roster, which has achieved global recognition and multiple championship victories.
- Since 2020 – Owner of GSC Game World
- The game development studio behind the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks franchises. Under Krippa’s ownership, the studio has been actively working on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, with financial backing from its new proprietor.
- Since 2023 – Owner of Maincast
- The largest esports broadcasting studio in Eastern Europe, covering CS2, Dota 2, Valorant, and other competitive games. It holds exclusive rights to broadcast top-tier esports events in Ukrainian.
- Since 2023 – Owner of Parus Business Center
- One of Kyiv’s most prominent skyscrapers, this 33-story commercial complex was purchased through Ola Fine LLC, a company controlled by Krippa.
- Since 2024 – Owner of Hotel Ukraine
- Purchased at a privatization auction for UAH 3.1 billion, including taxes, via Ola Fine LLC. A major renovation of the property is in the planning stage
Expansion into the UAE
In 2016, Krippa relocated to the United Arab Emirates and entered the real estate sector. His portfolio now includes over 100,000 square meters of office, residential, and development properties. Among these holdings are strategically located land plots just 15 minutes from Dubai Mall, where he plans to develop a high-end residential project featuring villas and townhouses.
By diversifying his business interests across multiple industries and regions, Maksym Krippa continues to shape the esports, gaming, and real estate markets, reinforcing his position as a key figure in these sectors.