... representing more than two-thirds of the market. Increased activity in the regions: companies from various sectors, including retail, technology, and industry, actively went public. Sectors Leading the IPO Market In 2024, the main drivers of the market were companies from the information technology (IT), finance, and retail sectors. Information Technology: The sector's growth is attributed to import substitution and an increasing demand for domestic solutions. Companies use IPOs not only to attract capital but also to draw talent through ...

... by approximately 5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 (to ~$22 billion), signaling a return of confidence after the "fintech winter" of 2022-2023. Additional momentum for the sector has been provided by the successful IPOs of fintech companies (including Chime), which instilled optimism among investors about exits. Concurrently, the boom in "green" technologies continues: funds are eagerly financing climate projects—from renewable energy and electric transport to innovative nuclear setups. For example, Swiss startup Climeworks raised $162 million to develop direct air capture systems (the company ...

United Engine Corporation (UEC) is a leader in Russian mechanical engineering, investing heavily in the development of new technologies, modernization of production facilities, and development of export potential. How are investments in innovative engines, environmental initiatives, and digitalization changing the industry and the Russian economy? Read our article about UEC's ...

... this policy? Risks to Brand and Trust Forced measures, such as mass layoffs and factory closures, may significantly undermine Volkswagen's reputation in its home market. In Germany, the company has always been a symbol of stability, German quality, and technological leadership, but current decisions could alter perceptions of the brand as an employer and a reliable partner for the local economy. Job cuts on such a scale will inevitably lead to negative reactions from both employees and unions. The strikes ...

... billion rubles in expanding production at the Elginsky deposit, modernizing the enrichment factories and the development of transport infrastructure, including the construction of the Pacific Railway. The company is actively introducing environmental technologies and digital solutions to increase efficiency and reduce carbon trace. These projects strengthen the Elga position in the world coal market and contribute to the development of the regions of the Far East. Where does Elga invest? Elga Coal ...