... records. Investors around the world are eager to invest in AI leaders, pouring colossal amounts into promising projects. Nearly every week, new mega rounds are announced, reinforcing AI's status as a primary magnet for venture capital. For instance, startup Thinking Machines Lab (led by former OpenAI director Mira Murati) raised approximately $2 billion in an early-stage round, valuing the company at about $12 billion, highlighting the incredible appetite of investors. Elon Musk’s startup xAI closed a record funding round: around $5 billion was raised in equity and another $5 billion through debt instruments,...

... short-term losses. How to Choose: Pre-IPO or IPO? Choosing between investments in Pre-IPO and IPO depends on your goals, the level of risk you are willing to accept, and your investment strategy. Pre-IPO is suitable for those who wish to access promising early-stage startups and are ready to take on higher risks. This option can provide high returns if the company successfully conducts an IPO. IPO is more suitable for investors seeking more transparent and liquid assets, as well as those who prefer lower risks. Participation ...