Where to Invest in 2026: Comprehensive Investment Digest, Niche Overview, and Promising Projects

The year 2026 presents new challenges for investors. Strategies that worked two or three years ago may lead to capital stagnation today. Inflationary risks, shifting logistics chains, and the rapid digitalization of business force us to seek new answers to the main question: where should we invest to achieve not just preservation, but real growth?

I, Ivan Kroshnyi, as an entrepreneur and investor, constantly analyze the market. I do not believe in “magic pills,” but I believe in numbers, solid business models, and strong teams.

In this article, I will share my vision of the market for 2026 and discuss the specific sectors where I am investing my own capital. And if our interests align—we can become partners.

Market Overview: Why You Should “Make Haste Slowly”

Before rushing into a new project with capital, one must soberly assess the landscape. The market is cleansing itself. Random players and businesses built on hype are leaving the stage. Only those providing real value remain.

My approach to the question of where to invest in 2026 is based on three pillars:

1. Scalability. A local business is good, but a global network is better.
2. Technology. Even in coffee sales or construction, the winner today is the one with the superior IT backbone.
3. Liquidity. The ability to quickly exit an asset or reinvest profits.

We have prepared a detailed document with analytics, figures, and forecasts. If you want to skip straight to the dry facts and calculations, I recommend downloading the full version.

📥 Download the Full Investment Digest 2026 (PDF)

The document contains: detailed financial models, P&L reports, risk analysis, and a full map of projects open for partnership.

DOWNLOAD THE DIGEST

Where to Invest: A Detailed Breakdown of Key Niches

Let’s get specific. Below, I have highlighted the main directions which, according to our analytics, will show the best dynamics in 2026. This is exactly where I see the money.

1. Commercial and Income-Generating Real Estate: The Evolution of the Square Meter

• Many habitually believe that real estate is simply “buy an apartment and rent it out.” But in 2026, this is the least profitable strategy. The answer to where to invest in physical assets lies in the realm of service and commerce.
  • Apart-hotels and Serviced Apartments. Tourism flows are recovering and redistributing. We are looking at regions with year-round demand (UAE, Bali, select European countries). Yield here is driven not only by capital appreciation but also by professional rental management.
  Commercial Premises for Street Retail. Ground-floor spaces in densely populated areas for pharmacies, supermarkets, or coffee shops remain a “golden classic.”

2. Franchising and Scalable Business Models

• • If you are looking for where to invest to generate operational Cash Flow, then an existing business model is the best solution. But you shouldn’t start from scratch.
    • Food & Beverage (HoReCa). People will always want to eat and drink quality coffee. But networks win. Why? Because a network has lower procurement costs, stronger marketing, and a recognizable brand.

    Management Model. I invest in projects driven by a strong Management Company (MC). The investor’s task is to provide capital; the MC’s task is to ensure operational efficiency, hire staff, and monitor standards.

I pay special attention to projects with an ecological component and automation. This is a trend that will only gain momentum.

3. The IT Sector and Applied Technologies

When asked where to invest aggressively, I say IT. But this isn’t about creating another “Facebook killer.”

The real interest lies in:

• B2B SaaS Solutions. Software that helps companies save money or manage personnel.
• FinTech. Simplifying payments and transactions.
• EdTech. Educational platforms with narrow specialization.

These are venture stories, but with the right risk assessment, they can yield multiple capital growth (x5, x10).

My Personal Portfolio and Partnership Offer

I am not a theorist. All the niches described above are areas where my money is already working. I build business systems, open new locations, and launch products.

I frequently receive questions: “Ivan, can I buy a share?” or “Do you have projects for joint investment?”

The answer is Yes.

I am not launching a faceless mass fund “for everyone.” But I am open to personal partnerships. If you share my values, if you are looking for where to invest, and want to move forward with an experienced partner—we can discuss collaboration.

How Does It Work?

1. 1. We select a project from the pool of current opportunities.
   2. We discuss the participation format: you can be a passive investor or a strategic partner.
   3. We fix the legal terms and begin work.

How to Discuss Details?

Investment is about trust and personal contact. I do not want to automate this process down to a soulless “Pay” button.

If you have the capital and interest in the described niches:

1. Download the digest, study the projects and numbers.
2. Write to me personally.

You can message me via Direct (Instagram) or private messages on LinkedIn. My team or I personally will contact you to discuss the details.

Conclusion

The year 2026 will be a year of strong collaborations. The time of the “lone wolf” is passing. Ecosystems and partnerships are winning. The question is not just where to invest, but who to walk this path with. Choose reliable partners.

Study the digest, analyze, and let’s create big stories together.