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Startup and Venture Capital News — Thursday, July 31, 2025: The Return of IPOs and the Boom of AI Deals
... country. This step is aimed at reviving international investments in the economy and the venture sector, despite the geopolitical environment.
It is noteworthy that emigrants from CIS countries are already achieving global success, integrating into the international tech industry. For instance, the AI startup Perplexity, founded by a Belarusian entrepreneur and based in the USA, recently secured an additional funding round (~$100 million), increasing its valuation to around ~$18 billion. Another illustrative example is the Dubai-based project Xpanceo,...
Startup and Venture Investment News — Tuesday, July 29, 2025: The Race for AI Investments, a New Wave of IPOs, and Global Expansion of Venture Capital
... countries now have unprecedented opportunities to attract capital, making the venture market increasingly international.
Russia and CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends
Active steps are being taken in Russia and neighboring countries to develop their own startup ecosystems in light of global trends. At 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 to ...
News on Startups and Venture Investments - Tuesday, June 17, 2025: Fintech Unicorns and IPO Resurgence Revitalize the Market
... flow of investments in niche projects aimed at domestic demand and import substitution persists. For venture investors from the CIS, the current global upturn represents a chance to enter new markets: despite restrictions, it is possible to attract international partners, register businesses in friendly jurisdictions, and offer products globally. Experience shows that strong teams from our region can gain recognition abroad—there are already several startups founded by Russian/CIS expatriates that have achieved unicorn status abroad. Consequently, the venture ecosystem in CIS countries is developing according to a "catch-up growth" model: adopting the best global practices, local players ...
Startup and Venture Investment News — Wednesday, July 30, 2025: The Boom of AI Investments, Rising IPO Activity, and a Wave of M&A Deals
... unicorns in the region have announced plans to become public companies.
Africa is also witnessing an unprecedented inflow of venture investments, accelerating the development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agritech startups — an increasing number of teams on the continent are attracting international capital. Similarly, Latin America is not being left behind: in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, the number of venture deals is rising, and new unicorns are appearing as global investors seek opportunities in this region. The geographical ...
Startup and Venture Investment News — Monday, July 28, 2025: Venture Boom, Record Deals, and IPO Surge
... a range of successful companies announced intentions to go public. Africa is also witnessing an unprecedented influx of venture investments, accelerating the development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agritech startups—more teams on the continent are attracting international capital for their growth. Latin America is not lagging behind either: in countries like Brazil and Mexico, the number of venture deals is increasing, and new unicorns are appearing as global investors seek opportunities in this region.
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