... technology investments. Read on to learn about the latest news and trends in the world of startups. Startup and Venture Investment News — Wednesday, July 30, 2025: AI Investment Boom, Surge in IPO Activity, and Wave of M&A Deals By the end of July 2025, the global startup ecosystem is showing a strong revival and growth after several years of decline. Investors are once again actively allocating capital to technology companies: record deals for fundraising are taking place, and startups’ plans for IPOs are returning to the forefront. Major corporations have resumed bold venture investments, launching new funds and initiatives, while governments worldwide are increasing support for ...

... programs, while governments in various countries are increasing their support for innovation, striving to keep pace in the global technology race. Preliminary estimates indicate that the first half of 2025 has been the most successful since 2021 in terms of funding, with investments in North America rising by nearly 90% from last year (to ~$116 billion), largely due to mega deals in the artificial intelligence sector. The ongoing revival of the IPO market. Successful tech "unicorn" IPOs and new applications confirm that the long-awaited "window" for exits remains open. Record funding rounds and new unicorns. Unprecedented ...

... and potential investment opportunities. Startup and Venture Investment News — Thursday, July 31, 2025: The Return of IPOs and AI Deal Boom By the end of July 2025, the global startup ecosystem is demonstrating a robust revival following several years of decline. Venture capitalists are once again actively funding technology companies, with unprecedented capital-raising deals being struck and startup plans for going public returning to the agenda. Major corporations are resuming bold investments, launching new funds, while governments across various nations are ramping up support for innovation, keen to keep pace in the global technological race. Preliminary data indicates that the ...

... risk assessments for such projects. A similar situation is seen in the banking sector: regulatory pressure and intensifying competition are reducing the number of mergers between banks. Transactions in industry and construction also slow down: last year, sales of foreign assets primarily occurred in development and engineering, whereas such outflows have nearly vanished now. In contrast, the IT and consumer markets (retail, FMCG) remain dynamic — experts anticipate potential deal drivers in these sectors. However, even in these segments, companies primarily seek to retain capital and diversify risks before pursuing M&A. Major Transactions and Key Players Despite the overall decline, individual large transactions continued ...

... Venture Investment News — Tuesday, July 29, 2025: The AI Investment Race, New Wave of IPOs, and Global Venture Capital Expansion By the end of July 2025, the global startup ecosystem is showing signs of steady revival and growth following several years of decline. Investors are once again actively pouring capital into tech companies: record deals are being struck for fundraising, and startup plans for going public are back on the agenda. Major corporations have resumed bold venture investments, launching new funds and initiatives, while governments across various countries are increasing support for innovation, striving not to fall behind in the global technological race. ...