... 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 funds looking to maximize their investment returns. In this article, we analyze current trends, successful deals, and forecasts for the future of the sector. Startup and VC News - Wednesday, June 18, 2025: AI Megadeals and Defense Technologies Drive ...

... 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 revival. Preliminary results for the first half of 2025 indicate that global venture funding has reached its highest level since early 2022. In the second quarter of 2025, global investments in startups amounted to approximately $91 billion, an 11% increase from the previous year. While still far from the peak levels of 2021, the current ...

... boasts over 75–80 unicorns (a leading center in China). These cities come to mind first when discussing world-class accelerators (such as Y Combinator in California or TechStars in New York), cutting-edge startup building practices, and access to major venture funds. In addition to megacities, many countries are developing national technology parks and hubs. Israel hosts a network of incubators supported by the government and has a highly concentrated R&D cluster in Tel Aviv and Haifa. Singapore has created ...

... exits remains open. Record funding rounds and new unicorns. Unprecedented investment volumes are pushing startup valuations to new highs, particularly in the AI sector. The return of major investors and mega funds. Leading players are forming record venture funds and increasing investments, once again flooding the market with capital and enhancing risk appetite. Diversification of sector focus. Venture capital is directed not only towards AI but also towards fintech, climate projects, biotechnology, defense ...

... million rubles and a net profit of 25 million rubles. These figures indicate a strong interest in Luntry's container security solutions and the effectiveness of the implemented technologies. Solar Ventures and a New Growth Phase In 2024, Solar Ventures, a venture fund affiliated with Rostelecom, was established to support startups related to information security. The fund has a volume of 1.1 billion rubles, with its main goal being to support projects in the early development and scaling stages. Luntry, with its ...