... $170 million). In Asia, metrics vary: Indian and Southeast Asian startups maintain a steady inflow of capital (despite the downturn in China), while Israel has reached a two-year high in venture deals. In China itself, against the backdrop of declining private venture investments, the authorities in Beijing and Shanghai have established state venture funds worth around 100 billion yuan each (~$14 billion) to support technology startups and stimulate innovation. Thus, the global venture ecosystem is becoming more distributed: ...

... infrastructure. Insider estimates suggest that xAI's valuation now exceeds $100 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies globally. Industry flagship OpenAI also closed a round of about ~$8.3 billion with a valuation of around $300 ... ... and TPG. The unprecedented scale of this funding underscores the immense market interest in AI industry leaders. Notably, the investment frenzy extends not only to AI projects but also to infrastructure surrounding them. For example, the American-Israeli ...

... reached the highest level since 2022. In the second quarter of 2025, global startup investments soared to approximately $91 billion, an ~11% increase year-over-year. Although it remains far from the peak values of 2021, the current uptrend indicates that private capital is gradually returning to the tech sector. Over six months, a total of more than $200 billion was invested in startups, reflecting a new venture boom in the post-crisis period. Inequality in Growth: Recovery is occurring unevenly across regions. The largest contributions to growth have been made by the United States and Canada, which account for ...

... opportunities for growth and expansion. Outflow of funds to deposits. The high rate makes deposits an attractive instrument for private investors. In conditions of instability, many prefer to place funds in banks where they can receive a guaranteed income.... ... valuation. In conditions of a high rate, the valuation of companies planning to go public becomes more difficult. Funds and investment banks require large discounts, which leads to lower valuations and, accordingly, to smaller amounts of capital raised....

... several years of decline. Investors worldwide are once again actively financing technology startups: deals are being signed for record amounts, and plans for companies to go public are back in the spotlight. Major investors have returned with substantial investments, while authorities are amplifying support for innovations in a bid to keep pace in the technological race. Overall, the positive momentum signals a rebound of private capital in the startup market and the onset of a new phase of venture growth. Venture activity is increasing across all regions. The United States leads, especially in the AI sector, while the Middle East has doubled its investments. Germany has ...