... development and avoid common pitfalls. Continuity Fund The Continuity Fund is an investment fund established to support more mature startups that have already gone through Y Combinator and are in the scaling stage. The fund provides follow-up rounds of financing (Series A and beyond) to assist companies in accelerating their growth. Startup School Startup School is a free online educational platform created by Y Combinator for entrepreneurs looking to grow their startups. Participants in the program have access to educational materials, mentorship consultations, and a community of ...

... dual-use projects (drones, AI, robotics, and other advanced areas). In addition to state institutions, private players are becoming active: for example, the venture firm Kama Flow has launched a new fund of 10 billion rubles for investments in mature startups. Even under sanctions, the market is seeking opportunities to finance priority technologies and aims to cultivate its own successful "unicorns." Concurrently, some regional startups are reaching new heights. For instance, the Krasnodar foodtech project Qummy has raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles, preparing ...

... around 12 billion rubles for investments in dual-use projects — from drones and artificial intelligence to robotics. PSB is a cornerstone investor in this fund, also attracting private capital; even amid sanctions, the market seeks opportunities to finance prioritized technologies and nurture its own unicorns. Simultaneously, some regional startups are hitting new levels. For instance, the Krasnodar food tech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of approximately 2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO — this case demonstrates the seriousness of technological business ...

August 10, 2025, will mark a significant milestone for the venture market as startups around the globe continue to capture the attention of investors. The state of venture investments is gaining momentum thanks to mega-funds that not only finance startups but also actively participate in mergers and acquisitions. In this article, we analyze current IPO trends, key players in the venture market, and how unicorns are created. We will discuss the details of funding rounds, global expansion, and the role of investors in shaping the future economy....

... Europe, a restructuring of the landscape is evident: in 2025, Germany surpassed the UK in venture capital investment for the first time in a decade, signaling growth in continental ecosystems. Meanwhile, the dynamics in Asia are uneven — in China, startup financing has dropped to multi-year lows, while India and Southeast Asia continue to attract significant capital. Even local markets, such as those in the CIS, are eager to catch the new wave of growth despite external constraints. The overall picture indicates a resurgence of the global venture boom, although ...