... is a noticeable rise in investments in startups this year. We will analyze which companies have become new unicorns, which venture funds are betting on the future, and why many startups choose IPOs as their market exit strategy. Startup and Venture Capital News August 2, 2025 — IPOs, Mega Rounds, and Global Growth By early August 2025, the global startup ecosystem continues to show a confident rebound after several years of decline. Venture investors worldwide are once again actively funding technology companies: record capital-raising deals are being made,...

... 2021. In North America alone, investments during this period increased by approximately 87% (to ~$116 billion) compared to the previous year, largely due to mega deals in artificial intelligence. Overall, positive trends suggest a return of private capital to the startup market and the formation of a new wave of venture growth. Venture deals are now encompassing all regions, from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. There is particularly high activity in the U.S. (which accounts for the lion’s share of global investments, a ...

... "decacorns" (private companies valued over $10 billion), especially in the AI field. Analysts estimate that in the second quarter of 2025, up to 45% of total global venture funding was directed into AI projects. This high concentration of capital in one sector promotes record growth in valuations, while simultaneously compelling market participants to pay closer attention to risk assessment. The Return of Mega Funds: Large Investors Thrive Once More The largest investment players are making a triumphant return to the venture ...

... of 2025. In the second quarter of 2025, worldwide investments in startups totaled around $90–91 billion, representing an increase of approximately 10–12% compared to the previous year. Although still far from the peak levels of 2021, this current growth signals a return of private capital to the startup market and the formation of a new venture boom. Venture deals now span all regions — from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. North America has seen a particularly notable uptick, accounting ...

... of the bank's shares for long-term investors. The slight slowdown in the growth rate of net profit can be primarily attributed to increased expenses – particularly the rise in provisions and tax contributions – which partially offset the strong growth in operating income. High Capital Profitability The bank maintains an impressive return on equity at around 23–24%. For 1H2025, ROE stood at 23.7%, only slightly differing from last year’s level, remaining one of the best indicators in the banking sector. This high profitability ...