... Africa is also experiencing an unprecedented influx of venture investments, leading to the rapid development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agri-tech startups, an increasing number of African teams are attracting international capital for scaling. Latin America is keeping pace: in 2025, Mexico surpassed Brazil for the first time in venture investment volumes, while startups in the region actively secure funding in fields such as fintech, e-commerce, and delivery....

... to the cost of the securities, they may also be subject to: bank fees for transferring funds; brokerage fees for executing the transaction or purchasing each security; fees for inactivity (charged only by some organizations); taxes. When operating in international markets, investors may face double taxation. Part of the tax goes to the government of the investor's home country, while additional taxes must be paid to the country where the brokerage firm is registered. An exception applies to firms ...

... capitalists and rapidly grew into a company with millions of users worldwide. Today, Dropbox is a public company, with shares traded on the NASDAQ. Airbnb Founded in 2008, Airbnb also went through the Y Combinator program. The startup offered an innovative ... ... industry. With the help of Y Combinator, Airbnb was able to secure initial investments, develop its product, and expand into international markets. Today, the company operates in over 190 countries and is one of the most recognized platforms for accommodation ...

... strategic purchase—especially in the areas of AI, security, and fintech. The current wave of acquisitions provides venture funds with much-anticipated exit opportunities, while startups have a chance to collaborate to scale their businesses and enter international markets. Notably, some regulatory barriers are easing: for example, in the U.S., the rhetoric of antitrust authorities has softened, making it easier to close large tech deals. The revival of the M&A market restores investor confidence in ...

... underwriters can provide better market coverage and increase demand for shares. There are also such examples in the Russian market. For example, in 2020, consortiums were used for the IPOs of Sberbank and Yandex, including several large Russian and international investment banks and brokers, such as FINAM, VTB Capital, Alfa-Bank, and Renaissance Capital. This allowed them to attract a wide range of investors and ensure a successful placement of shares on the stock exchange. Another example is the ...