... to create conditions where innovations can survive and thrive. This requires not only government support but also the active involvement of private investors ready to invest in promising projects.” Conclusion The year 2024 has been a test for the Russian venture market. However, even amidst the downturn, there remains potential for recovery and growth. Economic stabilization, development of the domestic market, and increased investor activity could help lift the venture industry out of the crisis and create conditions ...

... happening in the region. For example, the fintech startup Investbanq from Kazakhstan recently attracted about $3 million, and the Russian company ARS Smart Robotics received about 249 million rubles at the pre-IPO stage to expand its business. Although the scale of these rounds is incomparable with the multi-million dollar deals of Silicon Valley, the local venture market is gradually adapting to the new conditions. Regional investors are focusing on niche projects and technologies aimed at ...

... planned to invest in 10-15 projects with the possibility of scaling to international markets. R-Vision Launches Venture Fund R-Vision VC with 500 Million Rubles: Focus on Cybersecurity, AI, and Data Analytics R-Vision, one of the leading players in the Russian cybersecurity market, has announced the launch of its own venture fund, R-Vision VC, with a volume of 500 million rubles. The fund will be aimed at supporting innovative startups operating in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, enterprise software, and cybersecurity. R-Vision VC plans ...

... this article, we will tell you about the history of the fund, its investment strategies and principles of selecting companies, and also consider examples of successful and unsuccessful deals with such giants as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in the Russian Federation), Spotify, Flipkart and Dropbox. Let's consider how Accel helps startups grow and conquer new markets by providing financing and strategic support. Accel is one of the world's leading venture capital firms, supporting technology startups at all stages of development. Established in 1983, Accel (formerly known as Accel Partners ) has invested in notable companies such as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in Russia), Spotify, Dropbox,...

... all stages of development. In this article, we will look at the history of the fund, its investment strategies, the process of selecting companies, as well as successful and unsuccessful deals with giants such as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in the Russian Federation), Airbnb, Coinbase and Slack. We will analyze how a16z helps startups grow and conquer new markets by providing financing and strategic support. Andreessen Horowitz , also known as a16z , is one of the most renowned venture capital firms, significantly influencing the development of startups and technology companies. Established in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, the firm quickly became a leader in venture investments, supporting companies such as Facebook,...