... among investors themselves, striving to invest in the most promising innovations. Global Expansion of Venture Capital The venture activity in 2025 is distinctly global in nature. While historically, the majority of deals were concentrated in the US and China, a surge of growth is now occurring in new markets. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region), venture financing volumes surged into double digits during the spring. In May alone, MENA startups raised approximately $300 million (around 25% ...

... previous year). In Europe, the landscape is undergoing a shift: Germany has overtaken the UK in venture investment for the first time in a decade, signaling a strengthening of continental ecosystems. In Asia, the dynamics are mixed: funding for startups in China remains at lower levels, while India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf countries are attracting increasing capital. Even local markets (such as the CIS countries) are attempting to catch the new wave of growth despite external limitations. The overall ...

... previous year). Europe is witnessing a reshaping of the landscape: Germany has surpassed the UK in venture investments for the first time in a decade, signaling a strengthening of continental ecosystems. In Asia, the dynamics are mixed: startup funding in China remains at reduced levels, while India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf countries are attracting increasing capital. Even local markets (e.g., CIS countries) are attempting to catch the new wave of growth despite external constraints. The overall picture ...

... reshaping of its landscape: for instance, Germany has, for the first time in a decade, outpaced the UK in terms of venture investments, signaling growth in continental ecosystems. Meanwhile, the dynamics in Asia are uneven — funding for startups in China has dropped to multi-year lows, while India and Southeast Asia continue to attract substantial capital. Even localized markets, such as the CIS countries, are striving to catch a new wave of growth despite external constraints. The overall picture ...

... sector). In 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 ...