... following a period of decline. Record Investments in AI Startups The surge in interest in artificial intelligence technologies continues to fuel mega deals. Mega funding rounds related to the development of AI have become the hallmark of 2025. The largest investment rounds of the first half of the year are concentrated in this sector: OpenAI : The generative AI developer OpenAI raised approximately $40 billion in funding—one of the largest rounds in the industry's history; Meta and Scale AI : The corporation Meta ...

... centers (originally built for crypto mining) for AI needs. Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to record deals. Europe is witnessing unprecedented growth in this segment: German startup Helsing raised around €600 million in an investment round led by the Prima Materia fund (an investment company co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek), raising Helsing's valuation to about €12 billion. Thus, Helsing entered the ranks of the most highly valued young companies in the defense sector. The wave ...

... 5-7 years, or even more. During this time, the investor's money is tied to the fate of one company without the ability to quickly exit, unless someone wants to buy out the share. Dilution. If a startup is growing successfully, it will likely need new rounds of investment. With each new round, the stake of the initial investors is diluted, that is, it decreases in percentage terms, since new shares are issued. For example, you owned 10% of the company, but after raising a large round, you may end up owning 5%,...

... Companies Strategic Consulting and Management Sequoia Capital partners are actively involved in managing portfolio companies, providing guidance on business development, customer acquisition, and product improvement. Assistance in Securing Follow-On Investment Rounds The fund has extensive connections with investors and venture capitalists, enabling it to assist startups in attracting subsequent funding rounds. Network Access Sequoia Capital provides its portfolio companies with access to a vast network of ...

... special fund of INR 5 billion (≈$58 million) to support space startups and another venture fund of INR 10 billion for new space technologies. Israel , categorized by analysts as part of the Asian market, marked growth: in the second quarter, the investment volume there reached two-year highs, largely due to significant rounds in cybersecurity (for instance, the Israeli company Cato Networks secured $359 million for the development of cloud AI security systems). In Southeast Asia, the situation is mixed: late-stage funding has slightly revived after a lull, while early-stage ...