... reduce risks: Invest in Multiple Startups. Do not invest all your funds in one project, no matter how promising it may seem. It is better to create a portfolio of several startups to offset potential losses. Diversify Investments Across Industries. Invest in startups from various sectors to avoid dependence on a single industry. Balance Between High-Risk and Less Risky Projects. You can combine investments in startups with more stable assets (e.g., stocks of large companies or bonds). 6. Common Mistakes When ...

... Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The highest activity is observed in the USA (which accounts for a lion's share of global investments, a significant portion of which is in the AI sector) and the Middle East (where investment in startups reached ~$2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, a 134% increase compared to the previous year). In Europe, there is a notable reshaping of the landscape: Germany has surpassed the UK in venture investment for the first time in a decade, indicating ...

... supporting early-stage startups, helping them accelerate development and secure initial funding. The main activities of the accelerator include: Startup Funding Y Combinator provides initial funding in exchange for equity in the company. Typically, startups receive investments of $500,000 in exchange for 7% equity. These funds help to cover the costs associated with product development and business launch. Training and Mentorship Participants in the program gain access to an extensive network of mentors and experts, including successful ...

... rubles) to invest in dual-use projects (drones, AI, robotics, and other high-tech areas). Besides government institutions, private players have started to show activity: for example, venture firm Kama Flow launched a new fund of 10 billion rubles for investments in mature startups. Even under sanctions, the market is seeking opportunities to fund priority technologies and is striving to cultivate its own successful "unicorns." Simultaneously, some regional startups are reaching new heights. For instance, the ...

... New Markets and Regions The 2025 venture boom is taking on a genuinely global scale, reaching markets that were recently on the periphery of the technological scene. The countries in the Persian Gulf (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar) are actively investing in startups and building their own infrastructure for technology development — from local accelerators to massive hedge funds focused on tech investments. In Southeast and South Asia, there is a surge in entrepreneurial activity: India, Indonesia, Vietnam,...