... $1.3 billion for the development of "smart" AR contact lenses. These cases confirm that innovative projects with roots in the region can compete at the forefront of the global technology arena. While the scale of the venture market in the CIS is currently smaller than in the West, a foundation for future growth is being laid. Investors are shifting focus to more mature projects with proven business models, and the government is expanding support—from IT education development to creating a network of regional accelerators. Local startups are striving to enter global value ...

... consolidating market players. Global Expansion of Venture Capital. The investment boom is covering new markets—from the Gulf States and Southeast Asia to Africa and Latin America—creating their own technological ecosystems. Local Focus (Russia and CIS). Despite constraints, new funds and successful cases are emerging in the region, drawing investor attention to the local market against global trends. The IPO Market is Reviving: An Open Window of Opportunities The initial public offering market has confidently revived after a long hiatus, once again providing startups with chances for successful ...

... new avenues for exits and company scaling. Global expansion of venture capital. The investment boom is reaching new markets — from Gulf states and South Asia to Africa and Latin America — forming their own tech ecosystems. Local focus (Russia and CIS). Despite constraints, new funds and initiatives for developing startup ecosystems are emerging in the region, capturing investors' attention to the local market. The IPO Wave Continues: "Window" for Exits Remains Open The initial public offering (IPO) market has confidently revived after a prolonged lull and continues to gain momentum. In Asia, a new wave of ...

... allowing for company scaling. Global expansion of venture capital. The investment boom is reaching new markets — from the Persian Gulf and South Asia to Africa and Latin America — forming their own technological ecosystems. Local focus (Russia and CIS). Despite restrictions, new funds and initiatives are emerging in the region to develop startup ecosystems, attracting investor attention to the local market. IPO Wave Gains Momentum: The Window for Exits Remains Open The initial public offering (IPO) market has confidently revived and continues to gain momentum after a prolonged lull. In Asia, Hong Kong has initiated ...

... affect market sentiment. The Fed's policy directly impacts global liquidity and risk appetite: a more hawkish tone may dampen interest in riskier assets, while signals of easing could bolster stock markets, especially in emerging economies. Therefore, in CIS regions, investors also pay special attention to the Fed's decisions and forecasts, considering their indirect influence on local markets and currencies. Inflation and Business Activity: Macroeconomic Overview Inflation data and business activity indicators of ...