... Crypto) on the Rise In 2025, venture investments are being distributed across an increasingly broad range of sectors, extending beyond artificial intelligence alone. Following last year's downturn, there is a noticeable revival in adjacent sectors — investors are once again focusing on finance, climate technologies, biomedical applications, defense developments, and other fields. Below are key areas currently experiencing a growth in venture investments: Fintech: major deals in financial technologies are returning worldwide. For example, New York-based alternative investment platform iCapital raised approximately $820 million from a consortium of investors ...

... and threatens their market share. Competition in China: The Chinese market, historically a stronghold for German companies, is experiencing pressure from local electric vehicle manufacturers such as BYD and Nio, which are rapidly growing and capturing market ... ... may face the necessity of revising its economic and industrial policies to preserve its key industries. Possible Scenarios for Investors Government Intervention Scenario. If the government provides substantial subsidies and incentives for automakers, companies ...

... states are launching mega-projects to diversify their economies through technology, and local venture funds are becoming leading investors both in the domestic market and abroad. New "unicorns" are emerging in Southeast Asia: technology companies ... ... valuations above $1 billion against the backdrop of a booming digital economy and expanding audience. India and Indonesia are also experiencing a surge in venture activity: in recent weeks, several Indian and Indonesian startups have attracted funding rounds ...

... The latest developments in the fuel and energy complex (TЭK) as of August 10, 2025, are once again drawing the attention of investors and market participants. Washington is intensifying sanctions pressure on the largest buyers of Russian energy resources.... ... of tariffs are now being directed at China, increasing geopolitical tension. Against this backdrop, global oil prices, which experienced fluctuations, have ceased their decline and are demonstrating relative stabilization, as OPEC+'s actions and the outlook ...

... the economy. Markets reacted positively overall to the Central Bank's bold decision, though without unanimity. The debt market experienced an influx of buyers: yields on government bonds (OFZ) significantly decreased, raising bond prices, as cheaper funding ... ... slightly following the announcement of the decision – lower rates diminish the attractiveness of ruble deposits and bonds for investors. Nevertheless, a dramatic drop in the exchange rate did not occur, partly because the markets had already accounted ...