... instance, Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised about $1 billion). Biotech and medtech startups are also accruing significant capital from venture funds. For example, the U.S. startup Centivax raised $45 million to develop a universal flu vaccine. The cybersecurity segment remains one of the market's drivers (as evidenced by recent multi-billion dollar deals mentioned above). Crypto and Web3 projects are starting to revive following a deep downturn— in the second quarter of 2025, venture investments ...

... companies attracted a record €290 million in the first half of 2025, while American projects lead in mega rounds (e.g., Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised ~$1 billion). Additionally, significant capital is drawn towards biotech and medtech, while cybersecurity remains one of the market drivers (as seen in the Cato Networks deal). Even crypto and Web3 startups are beginning to revive after a downturn—investment in blockchain projects exceeded $10 billion in Q2 2025. All of this points to a growing ...

... resurgence of strategic deals by major tech corporations and industry leaders. After a pause in 2022-2023, Big Tech companies are again prepared to spend billions on promising startups. A classic example is Google's announced acquisition of the cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion—one of the largest M&A deals of the decade, illustrating that competition for technologies in cloud and security is peaking. Simultaneously, these giants are pursuing significant minority investments: Meta invested ...

... venture fund of INR 10 billion for new space technologies. Israel , categorized by analysts as part of the Asian market, marked growth: in the second quarter, the investment volume there reached two-year highs, largely due to significant rounds in cybersecurity (for instance, the Israeli company Cato Networks secured $359 million for the development of cloud AI security systems). In Southeast Asia, the situation is mixed: late-stage funding has slightly revived after a lull, while early-stage volumes ...

... company Altos Labs continues to secure hundreds of millions for research in life extension. Defense Technologies: Investments in startups related to defense and security are growing amidst global geopolitical tensions. Projects in areas such as drones, cybersecurity, space systems, and other related fields are receiving support from both government funds and private investors seeking to strengthen their countries' technological sovereignty. Crypto Industry: After a deep correction in 2022–2023, the ...