... 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 ...

... and São Paulo. Africa is also witnessing an unprecedented influx of investments, leading to the rapid development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agrotech startups— more and more African teams are attracting international capital for scaling. Latin America is not lagging behind: in 2025, Mexico surpassed Brazil in the volume of venture investments for the first time, and startups in the region are actively raising funds in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce,...

... ownership with financial benefits. Sergey Tereshkin highlights the following methods: Forex. Through brokers operating in the international market, cryptocurrency can be purchased around the clock in the required volumes. This is one of the simplest methods ... ... scammers aiming to exploit inexperienced investors. Exchanges. There are numerous online “exchange points” where users can trade conventional currency for cryptocurrency. Virtual coins are transferred to the user's wallet, where they can be stored or ...