... demand for innovations in finance: companies offering businesses and consumers more efficient financial tools—from accounting automation to low-cost cross-border payments—are once again seen as growth drivers and commanding high multiples. Beyond AI: Biotech, Climate Technologies, and Other Sectors Although the hype surrounding AI dominates the headlines, venture financing in 2025 covers a much broader range of industries. Projects in biotechnology , medtech , climate technologies , and industrial software are ...

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the startup and venture capital markets are seeing a significant increase in attention to AI deals, defense technologies, and fund ecosystems. Investors are increasingly looking for new opportunities, and startups are offering innovative solutions to tech companies. The expected growth in funding for deeptech and AI startups opens up new horizons for venture ...

... 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, and other medtech projects are again attracting substantial capital. For instance, the biomedical company Altos Labs continues to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for research related to life extension, while the Greek project Centivax ...

... signaling a new increase in risk appetite. Japan's SoftBank, after a period of inactivity, is once again betting on large-scale investments: Masayoshi Son announced the formation of the Vision Fund III, encompassing $40–50 billion, focused on advanced technologies (especially in AI and robotics). Sovereign funds from Gulf countries have also become active—they are pouring billions into tech projects and launching government mega-programs for the startup sector, creating their own tech hubs in the Middle East. The return of ...

... projects at the intersection of AI and finance: Gata AI (Seed $4M): Also appearing in YZi Labs, creating opportunities for collaborative experiments. Upexi (Finance, Post-IPO $100M): Focusing on the integration of traditional stock markets with blockchain technologies. Mahojin (AI, Seed $5M): Deep data analysis for customizing offerings in DeFi and CeFi. Maelstrom aims to reach as broad an audience as possible, supporting projects capable of growth through the synergy of AI and fintech. 12. Pantera Capital: Diversification from ...