... funding round. This swift rise underscores a renewed interest from investors in financing within the fintech and corporate payments sectors. Revival of IPOs on the Horizon: The successful public offering of digital bank Chime and news that the design developer Figma has confidentially filed for an IPO signal the opening of a "window" for market exits. The confident debut of new tech stocks inspires other late-stage startups to consider IPOs in the latter half of the year. High Level of Financing ...

... Russia's transport infrastructure, allocating RUB 271.8 billion in 2023 to modernization and expansion of pipeline networks, export projects and environmental initiatives. The company aims to improve the reliability and safety of oil transportation by developing ports and introducing advanced digital technologies. These investments support the Russian economy and create long-term prospects for investors, strengthening the company's position as a reliable supplier of hydrocarbons on the global market....

... Washington may replace existing sanctions with new ones, utilizing various economic and political justifications. The issue of sanctions is particularly relevant for investors, as they have a significant impact on capital markets, trade, and the strategic development of specific sectors of the economy. Let's explore how the current situation may affect Russian businesses and investment opportunities. Historical Context of Sanction Pressure The sanctions policy against Russia began long before 2014. One ...

... before they go public. This approach attracts private investors because it promises high returns, especially if the company shows growth after the placement of shares. However, pre-IPO is a high-risk investment format. In Russia, this market is only developing, so it is important to understand its features, potential risks and ways to minimize them. In this article, we will consider the key risks, popular platforms and examples of successful pre-IPO projects. The risk of insufficient transparency ...

... transport, communications and utilities. Let's look at several examples. 1. Electric power industry The electric power industry in Russia is controlled by large companies such as Rosseti and the Federal Grid Company (FGC UES). These companies support and develop a unified energy network that supplies electricity to all regions of the country. Maintaining and modernizing this network requires significant investments, and creating a parallel network for competition would be economically inexpedient. Regulation ...