... capital (primarily from friendly countries). Although the absolute volumes of venture investments in the region remain modest, they are steadily increasing. According to the Russian Venture Company, approximately $80 million was invested in Russian tech startups in H1 2025, which is about 70% more than in the previous year (albeit still a fraction of the global market). Local investors are focusing on projects in artificial intelligence, import substitution, cybersecurity, and B2B services. A new wave of tech entrepreneurs ...

... valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO — this case demonstrates the seriousness of even local initiatives. Additionally, a state fund, Qazaqstan Venture Group, has been established in Kazakhstan with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups. In July 2025, regulations for foreign investors in Russia were also relaxed: they were allowed to purchase shares of domestic companies and withdraw funds with ease. These steps aim to stimulate international investments and foster a more integrated local venture ...

....4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO—this case illustrates the seriousness of even local initiatives. Additionally, a government fund Qazaqstan Venture Group has been established in Kazakhstan, with a volume of $1 billion aimed at supporting AI startups. In July 2025, Russia also eased rules for foreign investors: they were once again allowed to acquire stakes in domestic companies and easily withdraw invested funds. These steps are intended to stimulate international investments and to integrate the local venture ...

... increasing support for innovation, eager to keep pace in the global tech race. Preliminary data indicates that in the first half of 2025, global venture capital funding reached its highest level since the beginning of 2022. In the second quarter of 2025, global investments in startups totaled approximately $90–91 billion, representing an increase of around 10–12% from the previous year. Although the numbers are still far from the peak levels of 2021, current growth signals the return of private capital to the startup market ...

... million for the development of direct CO₂ capture technology from the atmosphere (the total amount raised by this company has exceeded $1 billion). In the field of nuclear fusion, European projects have set new funding records (around €290 million in the first half of 2025), while the American startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems secured about $1 billion for further developments. Biotech and Medtech: Significant rounds are taking place in the field of biotechnology and medical startups. Platforms seeking drugs using AI, genetic technologies,...