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Startup and Venture Investment News August 2, 2025 - IPOs, Mega-Rounds, and Global Growth

... with a valuation of ~$12 billion — an unprecedented appetite from investors for this young project. Elon Musk's project xAI closed a record funding round: approximately $5 billion in equity capital and another $5 billion in debt instruments were raised,... ... stage of negotiations for a new round of $3–5 billion, which will raise its valuation to astronomical $170 billion. Such mega deals are giving rise to a new wave of "unicorns" and even "decacorns" (private companies valued at >$10 ...

Startup and Venture Capital News — Thursday, July 31, 2025: The Return of IPOs and the Boom of AI Deals

... From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agritech startups, more and more teams on the continent are attracting international capital. Similarly, Latin America is not falling behind: in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, the number of venture deals is increasing, and new unicorns are emerging as global investors seek promising assets in this region. The geographical expansion of venture capital intensifies competition for the best projects. Major investment funds are now closely watching startups not only in Silicon Valley or Shanghai but also in Singapore, Dubai, Nairobi, and São Paulo, striving not to miss the next "diamond" on the global tech scene. Consequently, founders from various countries now have ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Tuesday, July 29, 2025: The Race for AI Investments, a New Wave of IPOs, and Global Expansion of Venture Capital

... Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agri-tech startups, an increasing number of teams on the continent are attracting international capital. Likewise, Latin America is not lagging behind: in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, the number of venture deals is rising, and new unicorns are emerging as global investors seek opportunities in this region. The geographical expansion of venture capital intensifies competition for the best projects. Major investment funds are now closely monitoring promising startups from Singapore and Dubai to Nairobi and São Paulo, striving not to miss the next "diamond" of the global tech scene. As a result, founders from various countries now have unprecedented opportunities to ...

10 Golden Secrets of Phone Sales: How to Sell Effectively

... article, we discuss 10 golden secrets that will help you establish successful negotiations, increase conversion, and build trusting relationships with clients. Learn how to effectively handle objections, value your counterpart's time, and efficiently close deals! 10 Golden Secrets of Telephone Sales: How to Sell Effectively Telephone sales is a unique skill that demands high concentration, a competent approach, and the ability to engage with clients without face-to-face interaction. Unlike in-person meetings,...

Energy Market News – Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Brent around $70 amid US-EU deal, gas reserves in Europe, gasoline export ban in Russia

... volumes: competition for spot parcels between regions remains restrained for now. Overall, the gas market is balancing between Europe’s desire to replenish stocks and the limited ability to ramp up global export supplies. Market participants will closely watch demand dynamics in Asia, the progress of injections into EU storage facilities, and potential weather risks in the remaining summer months. Global Agreements and Politics: US-EU Deal and Pressure on Russia Over the weekend, one of the largest trade agreements in recent years was reached, directly impacting the energy sector. The United States and the European Union have entered into a historic agreement under which Europe will ...