... funds, investment divisions of corporations, and sometimes more conservative investors (for example, private equity funds or banks) participate in late rounds - if the business is mature enough. Investments at this stage are used to capture an even larger ... ... income (if the company has grown in value) or fix losses (if the business has failed). Thus, the venture market is a complex system, where at each stage of startup development there are its own investors and conditions. Business angels and accelerators ...

... help a startup establish connections with other entrepreneurs, potential clients and partners. Flexibility of terms. Unlike bank loans, the terms of cooperation with a business angel can be flexible and take into account the specifics of the project.... ... Investment projects: Cognitive Technologies is one of the leading Russian companies engaged in artificial intelligence and automation systems. Motorica is a company developing bionic prostheses. Exit: Invested funds are returned through the sale of shares in subsequent ...

... simplifies international transfers and demonstrates the increasing acceptance of cryptocurrencies within the traditional financial system. The popular crypto wallet MetaMask, boasting over 100 million registered addresses, has introduced a new function called ... ... access for a broad audience to the possibilities of decentralized finance and demonstrates how the lines between traditional banking services and cryptocurrencies are gradually blurring. Such initiatives — from industrial projects to user services — ...

... (around €290 million in the first half of 2025), while American projects lead in mega rounds (for instance, Commonwealth Fusion Systems secured about $1 billion). In biotechnology and medtech, deals are also growing larger: AI-enabled platforms for drug ... ... aligned with global venture trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund from PSB Bank was announced in partnership with others (target amount – 12 billion rubles) to invest in dual-use projects (drones, AI,...

... startups related to defense and security are rising amid geopolitical tensions. Projects in drone technology, cybersecurity, space systems, and related fields are receiving support from both government funds and private investors seeking to strengthen technological ... ... the Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund was announced, with participation from the state bank PSB, targeting a volume of around 12 billion rubles for investments in dual-use projects — from drones and artificial intelligence ...