Venture capital plays a unique role in financing innovative projects with a high level of risk. Venture capital plays a unique role in financing innovative projects with a high degree of risk. For new companies or those with a short operating history, venture capital is often a popular, ...

The Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) is the largest Russian accelerator and venture fund that supports startups at various stages of development. In this article, we will talk about acceleration programs, financing, mentoring and cooperation with large corporations that help startups grow and enter new markets. I will also share my experience working on the Open Oil Market project as part of the IIDF program and consider examples of successful companies ...

... reverse excise tax, and investment allowance amounted to 1.21 trillion rubles. For the same period in 2024, these payments reached 2.19 trillion rubles, reflecting an increase of over 80%. However, despite the rise in tax deductions, the Ministry of Finance still reported a substantial growth in oil and gas revenues for the budget. By the end of the first seven months, these revenues increased by 62%, totaling 2.58 trillion rubles in absolute terms. Oil at the Core The primary driver was the ...

... changed: the management is deviating from the “not to sell” principle and moving towards partial monetization of its reserves. Reasons for the Sale. According to Riot’s CEO Jason Les, the decision to sell the April haul was driven by the need to finance current business growth and operational expenses. Selling part of the accumulated BTC allows Riot to cover costs without resorting to additional stock issuance, thus avoiding dilution of current shareholders' stakes. In effect, the proceeds of ...

... Major corporations are resuming bold investments, launching new funds, while governments across various nations are ramping up support for innovation, keen to keep pace in the global technological race. Preliminary data indicates that the total venture financing volume in the first half of 2025 reached its highest level since early 2022. In the second quarter, global investments in startups amounted to about $90–91 billion, representing an approximate 10–12% increase compared to the previous year....