... venture fund dedicated to supporting technology startups at various stages of development. Founded in 2013, IIDF has become the largest fund in Russia focused on the development of digital and internet initiatives, as well as one of the most active investors in Russian technology companies. The fund provides financing, acceleration programs, training, and mentoring support for entrepreneurs, helping them grow and enter international markets. In this article, we will explore in detail what IIDF does, the programs ...

... competitive in the global market. 3. Investment Potential Development of new deposits: projects in rare earth metal mining for engine production. Participation in international cooperative projects: strengthens the company's export potential. 4. Risks for Investors Dependence on government contracts and world raw material prices. Potential environmental restrictions and the need for investments in modernization. The United Engine Corporation plays a key role in the Russian industry, contributing to the development of high technologies, job creation, and the strengthening of national security. The company's investments in the development of new engines, modernization of production facilities, and environmental projects ...

... financing industrial startups (robotics, digital twins), major IT holdings are launching accelerators for B2B SaaS solutions, and venture divisions of banks are investing in local fintech and regtech products. Simultaneously, an increasing number of Russian teams are seeking growth beyond their borders. Some startups are pivoting towards neighboring markets or the Middle East, where investor interest is higher. Companies from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus are attracting capital from Middle Eastern, Chinese, and European funds, acting as "bridges" between ecosystems. Within Russia, deal sizes remain modest (rarely ...

... these factors indicates that sharp fluctuations in the currency market are not anticipated: the ruble is likely to continue moving within the established range, responding mainly to external shocks and energy prices. Russian Stock Market: Prospects for Investors The Russian stock market ended the previous week with no significant changes. A sharp drop in global markets on Friday amidst trade conflicts and weak data from the US created a negative backdrop. However, high commodity prices and expectations for robust ...

... Russian projects. Significant deals are also occurring in the local market: Krasnodar foodtech startup Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of around 2.4 billion rubles and announced plans for an IPO in the coming years. In 2025, foreign investors were again officially allowed to participate in transactions with Russian tech companies, opening the door for an influx of foreign capital (primarily from friendly countries). Although the absolute volumes of venture investments in the region remain modest, they are steadily increasing. According to the Russian Venture ...