... trend shows that both traditional tech corporations and the "unicorns" themselves are increasingly becoming buyers of startups, aiming to strengthen their market positions. The wave of M&A deals is reshaping the industry landscape, giving startups new routes for exit and allowing venture funds to cash in. This trend indicates market maturity: successful projects either go public or integrate into larger companies, freeing up space for new players and stimulating further cycles of innovation. Global ...

..., cryptocurrency company Circle, and defense space project Voyager Space: all debuted successfully on the public market. The stock prices of these companies rose significantly on their first trading day, confirming the high demand from investors for new tech issuers. Moreover, several prominent startups have already filed for IPOs in the second half of the year, hoping to take advantage of the favorable market conditions. Expectations are high that 2025 will be a turning point for the revival of IPO market activity. Diversification of Venture ...

... new fund of 10 billion rubles for investing in mature startups. Even under sanctions, the market is seeking opportunities to finance priority technologies and aims to cultivate its own successful "unicorns." At the same time, some regional startups are reaching a new level. For instance, the Krasnodar food tech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of around 2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO—this case demonstrates the seriousness of even local initiatives. Additionally, a state fund named ...

... 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 such as TimePad, CarPrice and YouDo. The Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) is a ...

... developments. The overall trend indicates that both traditional tech giants and the unicorns themselves are increasingly becoming buyers of startups, striving to strengthen their positions. The wave of M&A deals is reshaping the industry landscape, providing startups with new exit pathways and enabling investors to realize profits. This trend indicates market maturity: successful projects either go public or get integrated into large companies, ultimately revitalizing the ecosystem and clearing space for new players. Global ...