... exports or requiring significant resources, have lost their appeal to venture funds. Outflow of Capital and Talent Russia has faced a mass exodus of IT specialists, weakening the potential for new startups to emerge. Coupled with this, restrictions on foreign investments have narrowed access to external financing. Lack of Government Support In times of crisis, government assistance measures remain limited. Unlike other countries with well-established programs to subsidize startups, a significant portion of ...

... understanding that money should work for them and generate profits. However, foreign investors will not entrust their savings to just anyone. To secure funding, one must convincingly demonstrate the business's profitability and the likelihood of returning the invested capital with interest. Many seekers may be intimidated by the lack of foreign language skills. To facilitate negotiations, online translators can be used, or one can enlist the help of a professional who can conduct dialogue competently. It is essential to choose a specialist familiar with the specific technical terms, ...

... situation, when domestic companies need support and resources to scale and grow. Russian pre-IPO projects can offer investors unique opportunities to diversify their portfolios, as well as stimulate the development of the domestic capital market. This investment format can play a significant role in increasing the sustainability of the Russian stock market, expanding the circle of investors and reducing dependence on foreign sources of financing. If steps are taken to regulate and protect the rights of investors at this stage, this will attract even more participants, which, in turn, will increase liquidity and trust in the Russian capital market. Seeing the rapid ...

... Rise in commodity prices: Importers will be forced to offset the rise in tariffs by increasing the final cost of products. Deterioration of the investment climate: The uncertainty associated with trade wars reduces the attractiveness of countries for foreign investments. Decline in trade volumes: A general downturn in international trade will adversely affect the GDP of many countries. Most Vulnerable Economic Sectors The sectors most severely impacted by the new tariffs include: Automotive industry – particularly ...

... million rubles at a valuation of around 2.4 billion rubles and announced plans for an IPO in the coming years. In 2025, foreign investors were once again allowed to officially participate in deals with Russian technology companies, opening the doors to foreign capital influx (primarily from “friendly” countries). While the absolute volumes of venture investments in the region remain modest, they are steadily increasing. According to the Russian Venture Company (RVC), approximately $80 million was invested in Russian technology startups from January to June 2025 — about 70% more than the previous ...