... expanding market horizons. Consolidation and M&A deals. A wave of major mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments is changing the industry landscape, opening new opportunities for exits and scaling companies. Global expansion of venture capital. The investment boom is covering new markets — from Gulf countries and South Asia to Africa and Latin America — forming their own technological ecosystems. Local focus (Russia and CIS). Despite constraints, new funds and initiatives are emerging for the development of local startup ecosystems,...

... speculation, it remains a "refuge" for investments, particularly when compared to other precious metals. This brings us to a pertinent question: Can investments in gold be a wise decision in light of the risks and uncertainties currently facing the markets? Gold as an Investment The trends of the gold market are often compared to those of stock markets. Gold is seen as a tool for "preserving" value, while stocks and bonds are regarded as instruments for "generating" value. Stocks and bonds generally ...

... before an IPO, while for investors, it offers a chance to enter successful projects on the cusp of their public growth. Amid changing economic environments and a limited number of IPOs, pre-IPO transactions provide an alternative financing mechanism and market entry. However, investing in pre-IPO requires a professional approach and attention to risks: liquidity shortages, evaluation challenges, and dependence on external factors. Seasoned investors must thoroughly analyze each deal, utilize risk consolidation opportunities ...

... broadening market horizons. A wave of consolidation and M&A deals. Major mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments are reshaping the industry landscape, opening new opportunities for exits and scaling companies. Global expansion of the venture market. The investment boom is reaching new regions — from the Gulf countries and South Asia to Africa and Latin America — forming their own technology ecosystems. Local focus: Russia and CIS. Despite restrictions, new funds and initiatives are emerging to develop ...

... up acquisitions of promising projects. Google recently completed a record acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion—this is the largest tech deal of the year, significantly strengthening Google's position in the cloud services market. Concurrently, Meta invested approximately $14 billion in startup Scale AI (a data labeling platform), acquiring about 49% of the company's shares at a valuation of around $28 billion. This strategic deal demonstrates the intent of major IT players to secure key AI competencies....