... are results from some mid-level companies, but no participation from global "heavyweights." After market close: No significant reports are scheduled. Commentary: On Friday, a week rich in events comes to a close, and investors will focus on geopolitical risks and the results of the data received. The potential imposition of U.S. sanctions against Russia could shake the commodities markets and the ruble's exchange rate locally, although the global impact of this factor will depend on the ...

... and CIS: Local Trends Amid Global Upturn Against the overall positive backdrop, the question remains: what position do the Russian and nearby startup markets occupy? Venture investments in Russia have contracted in recent years due to a challenging geopolitical and economic landscape. Estimates suggest that the total transaction volume in Russia for the entirety of 2024 was less than 10 billion rubles (approximately $120 million)—a drop in the ocean by global standards. Nevertheless, the local ...

... millions for research in lifespan extension, while Greek project Centivax received more than €130 million to develop a next-generation universal vaccine. Defense Technologies: investments in startups related to defense and security are rising amid geopolitical tensions. Projects in drone technology, cybersecurity, space systems, and related fields are receiving support from both government funds and private investors seeking to strengthen technological sovereignty. For example, the American company ...

... millions for research in extending human life, while the Greek project Centivax secured over €130 million for creating a next-generation universal vaccine. Defense Technologies: Investments in startups related to defense and security are increasing amid geopolitical tensions. Projects in the fields of drones, cybersecurity, space systems, and related areas are receiving support from both state funds and private investors looking to strengthen technological sovereignty. For instance, the American company ...

... research related to life extension, while the Greek project Centivax secured over €130 million for the development of a next-generation universal vaccine. Defense Technologies: Investments in startups related to defense and security are growing amid geopolitical tensions. Projects in drone technology, cybersecurity, space systems, and related fields are receiving support from both state funds and private investors eager to strengthen technological sovereignty. For example, the American company Anduril ...