... 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 ...

... 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 innovation,...

... by whom), what have the funds been spent on? How much money does the team want to raise now and what will it be spent on (hiring, development, marketing, etc.)? Estimate how long the requested investment will last (the so-called runway until the next fundraising or reaching self-sufficiency). If the plan is unrealistically optimistic (for example, expenses are underestimated or expected revenues are too high), this is a reason to be wary. Company valuation and deal terms. It is very important to understand ...