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Startup and Venture Capital News — Thursday, July 31, 2025: The Return of IPOs and the Boom of AI Deals
... of the global tech arena.
While the scale of the venture market in the region may still be modest compared to the West, the foundation for future growth is currently being laid. Investors are shifting their focus to more mature projects with proven business models, while the government is expanding support—from developing IT education and tech parks to establishing a network of regional accelerators. Local startups are striving to enter global value chains, leveraging strong competencies in high-tech niches (AI, big data, cybersecurity, etc.). Despite all challenges,...
Forbes: "Oil Resource Group": A New Level of Buying and Selling Petroleum Products
... comparison: "Oil Resource Group" revenue in 2020 was 12.5 billion rubles. Currently, the platform features over 60 attractive offers from suppliers. We need partner banks with financial services, installment plans, and escrow accounts for further development.
Analysis by "Oil Resource Group"
— How did your business start?
— After moving to Moscow to study (I’m originally from Crimea), I opened a company selling lock hardware, then started selling doors. I was 19 years old, living in a dorm, and my business was already valued at over $1 million. Then ...
Key Events in the Venture Market on August 6, 2025: New Mega-Rounds in AI, Successful IPOs
... in the venture industry remain cautiously optimistic. Successful IPOs and large funding rounds suggest that the low point of the downturn has been passed; however, investors continue to meticulously select projects, favoring startups with sustainable business models and clear paths to profitability. Significant capital inflows into AI, fintech, and cybersecurity instill confidence in further industry development, but venture funds are also paying increased attention to diversification and risk management.
If the current momentum continues, the second half of 2025 may witness further increases in transaction volume and the emergence of new unicorns....
Luntry attracts investment from Solar Ventures for strengthening container security
... implementing even more innovative approaches to protecting container applications.
What This Deal Means for the Market
The deal between Solar Ventures and Luntry underscores the strategic importance of information security for the Russian economy and the development of promising startups related to digital technologies. Amid the increasing number of cyber threats and the importance of data for business, investments in security become the foundation for the market's long-term sustainability. Solutions like those offered by Luntry provide protection at all levels of infrastructure, which is critically important for sectors such as banking, retail,...
Corruption: a systemic threat to society and ways to overcome it
... the scale of the problem and its destructive impact. We analyze examples of successful fight against corruption in different countries, highlight key strategies and technologies that can reduce the level of abuse, and discuss the role that government, business and civil society can play.
Corruption: a systemic threat to society and ways to overcome it
Corruption is one of the most serious and entrenched problems in the modern world. It affects all countries, regardless of their level of development, and undermines the foundations of public administration, economic development, and social justice. However, its scale and forms can vary significantly from region to region.
Definition and forms of corruption
Corruption is defined as the ...