... billion in funding by the end of 2025, was five times oversubscribed, provoking discontent among some early investors due to the diminishment of their stakes, as the company prioritized new strategic partners. The latest round included both old and new investors, with Dragoneer contributing $2.8 billion (one of the largest amounts ever invested by a single venture fund), as well as giants like Blackstone and TPG. Such unprecedented funding underscores the immense market interest in leading AI companies....

... "window" encourages more startups to contemplate going public and prepare ahead for an IPO. Mega-Rounds and New "Unicorns": Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector remains the primary engine of the venture boom in 2025, setting new records in funding volume. Investors worldwide are striving to invest in AI leaders, directing colossal amounts into the most promising projects. Almost every week, new massive funding rounds are announced, reaffirming AI's status as the main "magnet" for venture capital....

... pathways to innovation for corporations, while providing funds with real opportunities to profitably cash out their stakes. A mix of new IPOs and high-profile acquisitions is likely to continue restoring liquidity within the venture ecosystem, attracting new LP investors and increasing fund sizes. Discipline Against Risks. Despite the positive trend, market participants remember the lessons from the recent correction. External factors—from monetary policy to geopolitical events—can adjust growth trajectories ...

... valuations, the open "window" for IPOs is encouraging more startups to prepare for listing. Mega Rounds and New Unicorns: Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector remains the primary driver of the venture boom in 2025, setting new records for funding volume. Investors worldwide are eager to invest in AI leaders, directing colossal sums into the most promising projects. Nearly every week, new mega-rounds are announced, confirming AI's status as the main "magnet" for venture capital. For example, ...

.... This could be favorable for companies that plan to attract capital through the issuance of stocks or bonds. Growing interest in domestic assets could also drive up their prices, benefiting both investors and issuers. Opportunity for Development of New Products for Retail Investors The introduction of restrictions may encourage Russian financial companies to create new investment products that allow non-qualified investors to achieve returns similar to foreign assets but with lower risks. These could include, for instance,...