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Startup and Venture Investment News August 2, 2025 - IPOs, Mega-Rounds, and Global Growth

... and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. There is particularly notable activity growth in the US (which accounts for the lion's share of global investments, with a significant portion in the AI sector) and the Middle East (where the ... ... signaling a strengthening of continental ecosystems. In Asia, the dynamics are mixed: funding for startups in China remains at lower levels, while India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf countries are attracting increasing capital. Even local markets (such as the ...

Startup and Venture Investment News - Sunday, August 3, 2025: New IPOs, Record Investments, and M&A Deals

... Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Notably high activity is seen in the USA (which accounts for a lion's share of global investments, with significant allocations to the AI sector) and the Middle East (where investment ... ... 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) ...

Venture Capital: A Guide for Investors and Entrepreneurs

... detailed check of the startup. The investor (and/or invited experts) studies all aspects of the business: financial indicators (accounting, debts, expense structure), legal documents (legal status of the company, charter, availability of necessary licenses,... ... alarming - perhaps there is no demand or entry into the market is associated with barriers. Product and technology. Assess the level of product development. Is there a finished prototype or at least a minimum viable product (MVP)? How is the startup's product ...

Why is the trade in petroleum products moving to digital platforms?

... platforms are transforming the raw materials industries, increasing competition and transparency, while reducing prices and stress levels. An article by Sergey Tereshkin for "RBC Companies. The real sector is the last bastion of non-digital trade in the ... ... which have multiplied in size in recent years. According to the Association of Internet Trade Companies, the online segment now accounts for around 15% of total retail sales. In the first half of 2024 alone, it grew by 41%, and the number of orders from ...

The impact of maternal depression on daughters' brains before the first symptoms emerge

... personality. Researchers identify several key mechanisms for this transmission: Genes and Heredity. Depression is partly influenced by genetics. Children may inherit from their parents variants that affect brain function and stress response. Genetic factors account for 30–50% of the predisposition to depression. Pregnancy and Epigenetics. The emotional state of a woman during pregnancy directly affects fetal brain development. Elevated levels of stress hormone (cortisol) in a depressed mother negatively impact the child's nervous system development, especially for girls. Moreover, depression triggers epigenetic changes — specific marks on genes that may increase susceptibility to ...