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

... also seen outside of AI: the return of "big money" to the market as a whole is leading to rising valuations in other segments. Notably, even outside of AI, startups are receiving record-level support—for instance, the U.S.-based expense management platform Ramp raised $500 million at the end of July, bringing its valuation to $22.5 billion and doubling its worth in less than a month. The influx of capital and record rounds indicate that investors are eager not to miss the next technological revolution, once again believing in the potential of promising projects. The Return of Mega Funds: Major Investors Refill the Market with Capital The largest ...

Entrepreneurship. How to become a successful entrepreneur?

... building the right network contacts. The happiest day in the entrepreneur's life is the day his firm opens. If we talk about unsuccessful entrepreneurs, the day when they manage to sell their business becomes even happier for them - especially if they manage to regain most of the invested capital. George Bernard Shaw's words about love adventures also apply to business: any fool can start a business, but only a genius is able to successfully complete everything. Business development There are three important conditions for the success ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Monday, July 28, 2025: Venture Boom, Record Deals, and IPO Surge

... confidence in the industry regarding further capital influx. It is noted that about ten top funds have raised over half of all new capital attracted to the venture industry in the first half of the year. For example, the Founders Fund successfully closed new ... ... weak performances in recent years. The average time to raise a new fund has increased to about 15 months, and many new fund managers are struggling to find financing. Nevertheless, market leaders easily close their mega-funds, and the ecosystem continues ...

Options: Types and their Application for Investors and Traders

... against market risks, such as changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, or interest rates. Risk control: Unlike other derivatives such as futures, buying options involves no liability or liquidation risk. Options are a truly powerful tool for managing finances and investing. They provide incredible flexibility and a wide range of opportunities for both novice investors and professional traders. From minimizing risks and using capital efficiently to building complex strategies, options can be adapted to almost any market conditions. However, it is important to remember that working with options requires a deep understanding of their mechanics and a competent approach to risk ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — August 8, 2025: Mega Funds, AI, and Successful IPOs

... optimistic. Successful IPOs and large rounds indicate that the bottom of the downturn has been reached. However, investors are still cautious and prefer startups with sustainable business models and clear paths to profitability. The robust influx of capital into AI, fintech, and cybersecurity instills confidence in the market's further growth, but venture funds pay particular attention to diversification and risk management. Nonetheless, the main priority will be the quality of growth: focusing on the long-term sustainability of startups and the healthy profitability of investments, ensuring that the new upswing does not lead to overheating. Thus, the venture ...