... increase from the previous year). Europe is witnessing a reshaping of the landscape: Germany has surpassed the UK in venture investments for the first time in a decade, signaling a strengthening of continental ecosystems. In Asia, the dynamics are mixed: startup funding in China remains at reduced levels, while India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf countries are attracting increasing capital. Even local markets (e.g., CIS countries) are attempting to catch the new wave of growth despite external constraints. The ...

... companies is reopening after an extended pause. Venture capitalists around the world are demonstrating an increased appetite for risk, marked by the emergence of new "unicorns," a rise in mergers and acquisitions, and the launch of new investment funds. AI Startup Investment Boom Investments in startups focusing on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) are breaking historical records. In the first half of 2025, global investments in the AI sector saw a significant increase compared to the previous ...

... are launching new venture initiatives. For example, Analog Devices has created a corporate fund to invest in promising technologies (robotics, climate and medical technology), and Orbit Capital has announced the launch of a €100 million venture debt fund for startups in Central and Eastern Europe. The additional capital increases the availability of funding for startups around the world. M&A activity picks up: Pharma giant Eli Lilly is buying biotech startup Verve Therapeutics for up to $1.3 billion. Coupled ...

... startups that have achieved success thanks to its support. What does Y Combinator do? Y Combinator focuses on supporting early-stage startups, helping them accelerate development and secure initial funding. The main activities of the accelerator include: Startup Funding Y Combinator provides initial funding in exchange for equity in the company. Typically, startups receive investments of $500,000 in exchange for 7% equity. These funds help to cover the costs associated with product development and business launch....

... billion, a 134% increase from the previous year). In Europe, a restructuring of the landscape is visible: Germany has first overtaken the UK in venture investments in a decade, indicating a strengthening of continental ecosystems. In Asia, dynamics vary: startup funding in China remains at lower levels, while India, Southeast Asia, and Gulf countries are attracting more capital. Even local markets (for instance, the CIS countries) are striving to catch the new wave of growth despite external constraints. The ...