... witnessing record funding rounds in the field of artificial intelligence and the emergence of a new wave of IPOs, including in the crypto market. Investors remain highly active, particularly in the AI and fintech segments, eager to capitalize on burgeoning growth opportunities. In this article, we will explore the latest startup news, analyze key market trends, and assess the direction of venture investments. Return of Venture Appetite After a lull in recent years, the venture market is showing a confident ...

... of the current month. Moreover, on July 24, AI-95 reached its highest price of the year, reaching 75,296 rubles per ton, close to the historical record of 76,876 rubles per ton set last autumn during the fuel crisis. Following the wholesale price growth, retail prices also accelerated. In June, weekly gasoline price growth averaged 0.2-0.4% across Russia, while in July it was 0.5-0.6%, according to Rosstat data. By July 22, gasoline prices had increased by 4.7% compared to December 2023, while ...

... the sustained optimism of participants, albeit slightly diminished from extreme levels. Investors are assessing the new informational backdrop and preparing for further market movements. Crypto Market: Consolidation at High Levels Following the rapid growth in July, the market transitioned into a state of **consolidation** at the beginning of August. Many leading coins have pulled back from historical highs by several percentage points, largely due to natural profit-taking by major holders at these ...

... support from Solar Ventures will enable the company to strengthen its market position and accelerate technological development. Luntry Secures Investment from Solar Ventures to Strengthen Container Security In the era of digital transformation and rapid growth of cloud technologies, containerization has become a pivotal tool for many companies. The Russian company Luntry, founded in 2021, has developed unique solutions to ensure the security of container applications and their orchestration based on ...

... assessing demand in healthcare and industry, as well as the success of recent business reorganizations. The company has undergone spin-offs (for example, the Veralto division last year), and investors are looking to see how this has impacted revenue growth and margins. Sherwin-Williams (SHW) – the largest manufacturer of paints and coatings. Paint sales directly depend on construction and real estate renovation activity. The SHW report will signal the state of residential construction and commercial ...