... Kazakhstan, the state fund Qazaqstan Venture Group was established with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups. Additionally, in July 2025, the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree that effectively simplified the rules for foreign investors: they are once again allowed to acquire shares of Russian companies and freely withdraw funds. This step is designed to invigorate international investments in the economy by easing previous restrictions. Notably, individuals from the region are already achieving global success. For instance, the AI startup Perplexity (based in the USA and founded by a Belarusian entrepreneur) recently raised an additional $100 million, bringing its valuation to approximately ...

... anticipated reports from the largest companies, as the main wave of publications occurred in the early days of the week. On Thursday, investors in Europe processed a plethora of earnings reports: heavyweights such as Siemens, Allianz, Adidas, and Deutsche Telekom ... ... trade under the influence of external factors and overall market sentiments. Nevertheless, **outside the index**, results from individual mid-cap companies will be published. For example, some energy and commodity firms from Scandinavia and Canada will ...

... highest since 2022), indicating a gradual return of interest in this field. Thus, the venture market is demonstrating increasing maturity: capital is now being distributed across a wide variety of sectors—from finance and energy to agritech and defense. Investors are diversifying their portfolios, making the innovative ecosystem more resilient to overheating in individual industries. Consolidation and M&A Deals: Consolidation of Players High valuations for companies and fierce market competition are pushing the startup ecosystem towards consolidation. Major mergers and acquisitions are once again coming to the ...

... prospects for investors and strengthen Russian-Japanese economic ties. The Russian automotive market gains access to modern technologies, while investors have the opportunity to leverage this situation for increased returns on investments. Companies and individual investors should consider the changes in the market and the opportunities they may present. Sergey Tereshkin, Founder and CEO of the first independent marketplace for oil products and raw materials OPEN OIL MARKET

... influence over the operation of the entire business and the making of critical decisions regarding its activities. In the final stages, the acquired entity is merged with the company as a subsidiary or in another ownership structure. Ultimately, the investor can earn profits from the operations of the acquired organization or dissolve it if it obstructs their plans. Real Estate Development Generating income from real estate is a popular method of investing that is used by both individuals and large corporations. Investing in the purchase of a property at the construction stage can significantly increase one's capital in the long run. This approach is known as equity participation. Once the property is put into operation, it ...