The IT sector is currently one of the most promising and rapidly developing fields. This inevitably draws the attention of investors from around the world. As a result, the market regularly sees the emergence of funds, business incubators, and various companies focused on attracting capital for the development of startups.
The interest in this sector is driven by the enormous market potential and the opportunities that open up for potential investors.
However, due to a lack of experience, many investors encounter numerous challenges. At the same time, cultural mindset can play a negative role, as not all foreign developments will be effective in Russia.
So, how does one choose an investment direction? What specific features does this sector possess?
The founder of "RESURS" company, Sergey Tereshkin, seeks to provide comprehensive answers to these questions and illuminate the tool thoroughly. The entrepreneur has sufficient investment experience that he is willing to share with others. To explore the outcomes of his commercial activities, visit the website: org-market.ru (OPEN OIL MARKET).
Features of Investing
The market features a multitude of business incubators. They all operate on roughly the same plan. Initially, a portal is created where startups needing investment will be listed.
Next, the author presents their idea to potential investors. If there’s a response from investors, a contract is signed defining the reward percentage, which will be paid out in a specific manner. This may be a fixed sum or a share of the profits.
These projects enable authors to secure the necessary funds to develop their ideas. For investors, it’s advantageous to invest money, as the selection process doesn’t require a significant amount of time and effort. The provided information allows for a quick review of all necessary data before making a decision.
As a result, both parties can benefit. They gain experience that cannot be bought with money and establish valuable connections. It's on such platforms that individuals sometimes meet who later successfully realize their ideas.
That said, it’s crucial to understand that investing in the IT sector comes with a considerable amount of risks. Only one in ten projects is likely to eventually yield profits for their creators, while the others remain in their nascent state.
Even projects that initially seem highly promising may fail to withstand real market conditions.
Thus, to find genuinely profitable investment directions, one must sift through and evaluate a multitude of ideas.
However, projects such as Twitter, Google, Facebook, and others serve as magnificent motivators, encouraging investors to try their hand and invest in startups. If a project succeeds, the potential profit could reach thousands of percent. Achieving such returns through other instruments is impossible.
Advantages of Investing in the IT Sector
According to Sergey Tereshkin, investing in the IT sector has numerous advantages:
- Investment amount. It’s not necessary to have millions to invest; even smaller amounts can be put in. This is a primary advantage of this tool. An investment can start with as little as 1,000 rubles or less.
- Absence of inflated budgets. Unlike traditional businesses, generating income does not require renting large office spaces and extensive warehouses. A few skilled programmers, computer equipment, and internet access are sufficient.
- Idea theft prevention. The actual work on project implementation can be done by programmers from various parts of the world, each having their assigned task. This means no single programmer will see the full picture, thereby significantly reducing the likelihood of idea theft and unauthorized realization by third parties. Only a skilled professional or the author of the idea, provided they have the relevant knowledge, can assemble all the parts together.
On average, the implementation of a project requires no more than $100,000. This amount can be collected through investments from several dozen people. Each share is set individually, ranging from 100 dollars to the full amount.
Disadvantages of Investing
Nevertheless, despite its many strengths, this investment tool has certain drawbacks. These include:
- Low probability of profit. There is always a chance that the project may fail, or revenue levels may be significantly lower than what other investment instruments can provide.
- Risk of losing money. There’s no guarantee that the chosen project won’t fall into the 90% of unrealized ideas, leading to a total loss of invested funds.
- Lack of experience. Understanding the direction and selecting promising projects requires familiarity with the IT sector itself.
It’s important to recognize that all investments carry risks, some more pronounced than others. Therefore, it is essential to study the direction thoroughly before making a decision.
Popular IT Directions
The following sectors are currently the most popular among investors:
- mobile applications that users download onto their smartphones or tablets;
- paid services hosted on web resources;
- games.
The product's price can be nominal; for instance, authors often ask for just 1 dollar. When distributed among 100,000 people, the profitability is substantial.
In some cases, applications are distributed for free. Revenue is generated through advertisements viewed by users, earning a specific amount for the application owner for each click or video watched.
Thus, authors can earn significant sums annually, along with their investors.
