... consortium of investors at a valuation over $7.5 billion, signaling renewed interest in the sector. At the same time, there is a boom in "green" technologies: funds are eagerly financing climate projects—from renewable energy and electric transportation to innovative nuclear developments. For instance, Swiss startup Climeworks secured $162 million to expand its carbon dioxide direct air capture systems (bringing the total raised to above $1 billion). In the field of nuclear fusion, European ...

... companies (including petroleum product producers) until August 31, 2025. This emergency measure aims to prevent fuel shortages in the domestic market and contain further price increases during the peak demand season (summer farming activities, vacation transportation). Last week, the Russian government had already warned refineries about the potential imposition of a ban, giving them a week to decrease stock prices. However, wholesale gasoline prices continued to reach new highs, prompting authorities ...

... intelligence, new materials, educational or medical technologies - any areas where there is an opportunity to create a product that can change the rules of the game in the market. For example, social networks, search engines, cloud platforms or electric transport were once bold startups that attracted venture capital due to the prospect of turning established industries upside down. Common features of startups that are attractive for venture investments: A wide market and scalability. The project must ...