... doors for new funding inflows into the industry. Although the absolute volumes of venture investments in the region remain modest for now, they are steadily growing. According to the Russian Venture Company (RVC), around $80 million was invested in Russian tech startups in the first half of 2025 — approximately 70% more than the previous year (though still just a fraction of the global market). Local investors are betting on projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, import substitution, cybersecurity, and B2B services. Gradually, a new wave of tech entrepreneurs is forming, capable of developing businesses under challenging ...

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... activity. Most of the funds were invested in the IT sector, including artificial intelligence and import substitution projects. Analysis: Despite relatively modest absolute figures, the 70% growth reflects a turning trend after a prolonged downturn. The Russian venture market is beginning to revive, largely owing to transactions involving local investors and state development funds. The increasing focus on priority technologies and the easing of some restrictions (for instance, allowing non-residents to participate ...

... to enter new markets and sectors, capitalizing on the growth of future tech leaders across various corners of the globe. Russia and CIS: Local Trends Amid Global Upturn Against the overall positive backdrop, the question remains: what position do the Russian and nearby startup markets occupy? Venture investments in Russia have contracted in recent years due to a challenging geopolitical and economic landscape. Estimates suggest that the total transaction volume in Russia for the entirety of 2024 was less than 10 billion rubles ...

... Russian refineries, dating back to the Soviet era, were geared toward producing diesel for supplying heavy and freight vehicles across the USSR, which led to a surplus in the domestic market after 1991 that was used for export. At the same time, Russian diesel has remained competitive in international markets. According to the Federal Customs Service, in 2021, 75% of the export of summer diesel fuel went to EU countries, while only 27% of the export of AI-92 gasoline went there. After the EU imposed an embargo in February 2023, Russian diesel producers ...