... and increasing risk appetite. Industry Diversification of Investments. Capital is directed not only to AI but also to fintech, climate projects, biotechnology, defense developments, and even crypto startups, broadening market horizons. Consolidation and ... ... investment boom is reaching new markets—from the Gulf countries and South Asia to Africa and Latin America—nurturing their own tech ecosystems. Local Focus (Russia and CIS). Despite challenges, new funds and initiatives are emerging to bolster local startup ...

... market agenda as of July 31, 2025: The continuing revival of IPO activity. Successful public offerings and new filings from tech "unicorns" confirm that the long-awaited "window" for IPOs remains open. Unprecedented funding rounds ... ... risk appetite. Diversification of sector investments. Venture capital is being directed not only into AI but also into fintech, climate technology, biotech/medtech, defense projects, and even crypto startups, broadening market horizons. Market consolidation ...

... companies (as of 2025)—indicating the approximate number of active unicorns and a brief overview of each country's investment climate: Country Number of Unicorns (≈2025) Investment Conditions and Features United States (USA) 702 Global leader: largest ... ... market is smaller but highly international and open. France 34 Actively gaining momentum: government policy "La French Tech," funding from the state, Station F (Europe's largest incubator). Paris is a leading hub (fintech, AI, marketplaces)....

... venture initiatives. For example, Analog Devices has created a corporate fund to invest in promising technologies (robotics, climate and medical technology), and Orbit Capital has announced the launch of a €100 million venture debt fund for startups ... ... Lilly is buying biotech startup Verve Therapeutics for up to $1.3 billion. Coupled with recent multi-billion dollar deals in the tech sector, this signals that major corporations are once again willing to spend heavily on acquiring promising startups. AI: ...

... AI Mega-Rounds and New "Unicorns." Unprecedented investment volumes are raising startup valuations to unprecedented heights, especially in the artificial intelligence segment. Revitalization of the IPO Market. Successful public offerings of tech companies and new applications confirm that the long-awaited "window" for exits has reopened. Diversification of Sector Focus. Venture capital is flowing not only into AI but also into fintech, climate projects, biotechnology, defense technologies, and even crypto startups, broadening market horizons. Consolidation Wave: Growth in M&A Deals. Large mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments are reshaping the industry landscape, creating ...