... leading to the emergence of new unicorns beyond AI. Recent prominent deals include: Israeli startup Cato Networks (cloud cybersecurity) raised $359 million (valuation ~ $4.8 billion). US fintech startup Ramp (a service for managing corporate expenses) secured $500 million in investments (capitalization rose to about $22.5 billion). The Juniper Square platform (US, investment management software for private markets) attracted $130 million (valuation ~ $1.1 billion). Content creator service Substack ...

... interest rates, as the Central Bank of Russia maintains a high key rate to combat inflation. According to the Bank of Russia, the key rate in November 2024 stands at 10%, with expectations that it may be raised. In such conditions, borrowers are keen to secure a mortgage to lock in the current rate, fearing that future terms may become less favorable. 4. Government Support for Mortgages and Special Programs The Russian government has implemented a number of subsidized lending programs, particularly for ...

... willing to entrust funds to newcomers still facing initial challenges. Presence of orders. Funds are considerably more willing to invest in projects that already have customers. Business plan. According to Sergey Tereshkin, it is nearly impossible to secure investment without a solid business plan. This document should outline all anticipated expenses and potential revenues and must be crafted according to a template. The more information about the project that is provided, the higher the chances ...

... Gas, reported that Russian gas exports to Europe (EU countries and Moldova) via pipelines increased by 17% year-on-year in January–September 2024, reaching 23.7 billion cubic meters. Stanislav Mitrakhovich, a leading expert at the National Energy Security Fund and the Financial University under the Government of Russia, told Izvestia that one of the main reasons for the increase in supplies is the price advantage of energy resources from Russia. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: https://iz....

... situation in the region? We analyze the key aspects and forecasts. Lukashenko Wins with 87.6% of the Votes: What Does This Mean for Russia? According to exit polls from the Belarusian Committee of Youth Organizations, Alexander Lukashenko has once again secured a convincing victory in the elections, garnering 87.6% of the voters' support. This result raises numerous questions about the future of Belarus, its foreign policy direction, and how it will affect relations with Russia. Strengthening Lukashenko's ...