... ecosystem more resilient against overheating in specific industries. Consolidation and M&A Deals: Larger Players Are Consolidating High company valuations and stiff competition for markets are pushing the startup ecosystem toward consolidation. Major mergers ... ... efforts. In the U.S. and Europe, tech giants have also become active in acquiring promising projects. Google recently completed a record acquisition of the cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion—this is the largest tech deal of the year, significantly ...

... into the EU only via the southern corridor – through the Turkish Stream and the Balkans – at around 50 million cubic meters per day, which constitutes only a small fraction of previous supply levels. Europe has fully compensated for this gap with record LNG imports from other regions. LNG receiving terminals are operating at high capacity, accepting tankers from the U.S., Qatar, countries in Africa, and other exporters. For example, in July 2025 alone, around 11 billion cubic meters of LNG was imported into the EU – tens of percent more than a year earlier. Thanks to the ...

... balance. Coal consumption is particularly high in the Asia-Pacific region, where economic growth and energy production needs support intensive use of this fuel. China, the world's largest consumer and producer of coal, is burning coal at levels close to record highs in 2025. Chinese mines produce over 4 billion tons of coal annually, barely enough to meet peak demand (for instance, during hot summer months with widespread use of air conditioning). India, endowed with significant reserves, is also increasing ...

... volume of startup financing reached ~$1.35 billion over the 6 months of 2025 (up 78% year-over-year); record deals have been recorded in Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya. Latin America: venture financing in the region increased by 16% in the second quarter of ... ... growth in the UK has slowed post-Brexit. In Asia, metrics differ: amid a decline in China, capital is being attracted at steadily high rates in India, Southeast Asia, and Israel, which has reached a two-year high in deal-making. Even in less developed markets ...

... 2025: Record AI Rounds, Crypto IPO Boom, and Venture Consolidation On July 25, 2025, we mark the continuation of significant events in the startup and venture investment market. Against the backdrop of a global technological upswing, we are witnessing record funding rounds in the field of artificial intelligence and the emergence of a new wave of IPOs, including in the crypto market. Investors remain highly active, particularly in the AI and fintech segments, eager to capitalize on burgeoning growth opportunities. In this article, we will explore the latest startup news, analyze key market trends, and assess the direction of venture investments. Return ...