... venture market increasingly international. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, active measures are being taken to develop homegrown startup ecosystems in line with global trends. At the St. Petersburg International ... ... rubles at a valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO—this case demonstrates the seriousness of technological business ambitions in the Russian regions. In Kazakhstan, a state fund called Qazaqstan Venture Group has been established, worth ...

... Myspace, its investments in this project failed to yield the expected results as the social network quickly lost ground to other platforms like Facebook. How Accel Supports Its Portfolio Companies? Strategic Support and Consultancy The fund's partners actively work with portfolio companies, providing strategic advice on business development, product enhancement, and marketing strategies. Assistance in Attracting Subsequent Investments Accel helps startups secure the next rounds of funding by leveraging its connections in the venture capital world. Support for International ...

... increasing profitability. Sales of additional goods and services can contribute 10-25% of revenue and more than 50% of a station's profits. Amid growing fiscal pressure and the government’s efforts to limit fuel price increases, gas station owners are actively developing additional services, transforming fuel stations into roadside service hubs. Financial Performance of Gas Stations in Russia The financial indicators of gas stations in Russia vary significantly depending on their location and business model: revenue can differ by up to 50 times, and profitability can vary by a factor of two. The growth of non-fuel businesses contributes to revenue increases. The rising fiscal burden on the oil business in Russia, coupled with the government's ...

... largest economy. A rise supports the Brazilian real and improves investor sentiment. Weak sales may signal slowing economic activity, affecting Latin American markets. India Industrial Production (September) — Published at 12:30 GMT India’s industrial ... ... England’s future rate decisions. ZEW Economic Sentiment in Germany and Eurozone: The ZEW Index is a key indicator for gauging business and investor sentiment. A positive outlook can boost European equities and the euro, while weak sentiment may add to ...

... sentiment in commodity and currency markets among emerging nations. Conversely, a more significant slowdown in China's industry than expected will heighten concerns over global demand for raw materials and equipment. 15:30 (USA) – NY Empire State Business Activity Index (August): A regional leading indicator of manufacturing activity in New York State. Although the index covers only a portion of the US economy, it often serves as an early signal for the manufacturing sector for the current month. Growth ...