... overtaken Brazil in terms of venture investments for the first time, while startups in the region are actively raising funds in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and delivery. The emergence of new innovation centers in Mexico City, São Paulo, Dubai, ... ... ecosystems in line with global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund from PSB Bank was announced in partnership with others — targeting around 12 billion rubles, funds are planned to support dual-use projects ...

... The Export-Import Bank of China and the China Development Bank financed the project. Without the participation of Chinese banks and investors, the project would have been unlikely to proceed, as Russian companies faced challenges accessing international ... ... through Udmurtneft. Beijing Gas is an investor in the first joint venture, while Sinopec is involved in the second. In the coal sector, Chinese investors (CHN Energy) are developing the Zashulanskoye deposit in the Trans-Baikal Territory with guaranteed ...

..., as well as how to prepare for the changes. New Property Threshold Requirements According to the statement from the Central Bank of Russia, the property threshold for obtaining the status of a qualified investor will increase in two phases: From January ... ... possession of a higher economic or financial education. Work Experience: at least two years of work experience in the financial sector. Activity: execution of a specified number of transactions with financial instruments within a set period. Income: annual ...

... in Q2 2025. All of this points to a growing maturity in the venture market: capital is being allocated across a wide range of sectors and diversification is making the ecosystem more resilient to overheating in specific niches. Consolidation and M&A: Consolidation ... ... programs to stimulate technological projects in the region. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025, the PSB Bank venture fund was announced with partners (volume ~12 billion rubles) to finance dual-purpose projects (drones, AI, robotics,...

... 2012 surpassed Brazil in capital raised. Mexican startups secured significant rounds in fintech and e-commerce: the digital bank Klar raised around $170 million, while the auto marketplace Kavak raised $127 million. These deals helped Mexico City take ... ... $45 million. Middle East and CIS: In the Middle East and North Africa, there continues to be an influx of funds into the tech sector, largely thanks to state funds. In Saudi Arabia, logistics service Ninja secured $250 million and received a valuation ...