... create a product that can change the rules of the game in the market. For example, social networks, search engines, cloud platforms or electric transport were once bold startups that attracted venture capital due to the prospect of turning established industries upside down. Common features of startups that are attractive for venture investments: A wide market and scalability. The project must solve a problem for a large number of people or companies. The business model must allow for a rapid increase ...

... Meta, banned in Russia). In this article, we will look at the fund’s history, its investment strategies, startup selection criteria, and examples of successful and unsuccessful deals. Find out how Sequoia Capital helps startups grow and change entire industries by providing funding and strategic support. Sequoia Capital is one of the most renowned venture capital firms in the world, playing a pivotal role in the growth of numerous successful technology companies. Founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine,...

... Ecologists warn that if TFA concentrations continue to rise, its accumulation may lead to undesirable ecological consequences in the future. Sources of TFA in Nature The main pathways for trifluoroacetic acid to enter the environment are as follows: Industrial emissions and leaks: Chemical and pharmaceutical companies use TFA in their processes. Small amounts of the acid may enter the environment during the production and disposal of products. Decomposition of fluorinated gases (refrigerants): Modern ...

Comment on the prospects of Russia's coal industry for the newspaper "Vzglyad." The article "China has found an alternative to Russian coal" discusses the significant decline in Russian coal exports to China. According to the data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, Russian coal exports in the first seven months of 2024 decreased by 1.7 times, reaching 5.5 billion dollars, and in physical terms, it dropped by 10%, to 54.4 million tons...

We assess indirect factors and analyze the state of the oil product production market in Russia. Sergey Tereshkin’s column for “RBK Companies.” In Sergey Tereshkin’s article, the reduction in oil product production in Russia in 2024 is analyzed. The focus is on the decline in export supplies and domestic production, which is linked to unpredictable unscheduled repairs at oil refineries, as well as sanctions that complicate equipment deliveries. The author examines the consequences of these processes...