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Startup and Venture Capital News — Thursday, July 31, 2025: The Return of IPOs and the Boom of AI Deals

... bank PSB, valued at around 12 billion rubles for investment in dual-use projects—from drones and artificial intelligence to robotics. PSB is the anchor investor in this fund, also attracting resources from private players; even under sanctions, the market is seeking opportunities to finance priority technologies and nurture its own "unicorns." At the same time, some regional startups are reaching new heights. For instance, the Krasnodar-based food tech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation ...

Difference between Pre-IPO and IPO: A Complete Guide for Investors

... successfully conducts an IPO. IPO is more suitable for investors seeking more transparent and liquid assets, as well as those who prefer lower risks. Participation in an IPO allows investors to access shares of well-known companies and capitalize on market opportunities. Both Pre-IPO and IPO play essential roles in attracting capital for companies and offer investors various avenues for investment. The example of Open Oil Market illustrates how Pre-IPO helps companies prepare for a successful market entry....

Startup and Venture Investment News — Friday, August 1, 2025: AI Boom, IPOs, and Global Deals

... robotics, and other high-tech areas). Besides government institutions, private players have started to show activity: for example, venture firm Kama Flow launched a new fund of 10 billion rubles for investments in mature startups. Even under sanctions, the market is seeking opportunities to fund priority technologies and is striving to cultivate its own successful "unicorns." Simultaneously, some regional startups are reaching new heights. For instance, the Krasnodar foodtech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Tuesday, July 29, 2025: The Race for AI Investments, a New Wave of IPOs, and Global Expansion of Venture Capital

... bank PSB, targeting a volume of around 12 billion rubles for investments in dual-use projects — from drones and artificial intelligence to robotics. PSB is a cornerstone investor in this fund, also attracting private capital; even amid sanctions, the market seeks opportunities to finance prioritized technologies and nurture its own unicorns. Simultaneously, some regional startups are hitting new levels. For instance, the Krasnodar food tech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of approximately ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Wednesday, July 30, 2025: The Boom of AI Investments, Rising IPO Activity, and a Wave of M&A Deals

... now closely monitoring promising startups from Singapore and Dubai to Nairobi and São Paulo, eager to discover the next "diamond" on the global tech scene. As a result, founders from various countries are now presented with unprecedented opportunities to attract capital, making the venture market more international. Russia and CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, active steps are being taken to develop their own startup ecosystems, taking into account global trends. At the St. Petersburg International ...