... Brazil for the first time in venture investment volumes, with regional startups actively securing funding in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and logistics. The emergence of new innovation centers in Mexico City, São Paulo, Dubai, Jakarta, and other cities intensifies global competition for capital and talent. Russia and CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends Despite external constraints, active steps are being taken in Russia and neighboring countries to develop their own startup ecosystems, keeping an eye on global ...

... venture investments for the first time, while startups in the region are actively raising funds in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and delivery. The emergence of new innovation centers in Mexico City, São Paulo, Dubai, Jakarta, and several other cities enhances global competition for capital and talent. Venture investors are now on the lookout for "diamonds" across the globe, broadening the geographical search for promising teams. Russia and CIS: A Local Focus Amid Global Trends Despite external constraints,...

... volume of venture investments for the first time, and startups in the region are actively raising funds in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and delivery. The emergence of new innovation centers in Mexico City, São Paulo, Dubai, Jakarta, and other cities is strengthening global competition for capital and talent. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends Despite external constraints, active steps are being taken in Russia and neighboring countries to develop their own startup ecosystems while keeping global trends ...

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