... Overall, Asia is still lagging behind Western markets, but selective successes (India, Israel) and governmental initiatives offer hope for a gradual revival of venture activity in the region. Europe: Stabilization and Leadership Changes In Europe, venture investments in 2025 remain at a stable level, albeit without the previous explosive growth. In the second quarter, funding volumes for European startups almost unchanged compared to the first quarter, staying below the peaks of 2024. Against the backdrop of declining ...

... mutually beneficial terms. New Funds and Capital for Startups Against the backdrop of rising startup valuations, the "back-end" of the venture market is also strengthening—the funds and investors ensuring the inflow of capital. In spring 2025, new venture funds and investment platforms were announced one after another. Both renowned global funds and emerging regional players are re-entering the fray. For example, the international fund Bat VC is forming a $100 million pool to support projects at the intersection ...

... highlighting the network's high speed and low fees (a fact that reinforced traditional finance's trust in Solana). In 2024, Solana Labs launched the Saga smartphone on Android to facilitate access to dApps – a step towards mass adoption of Web3. By 2025, significant institutional investments entered the market: for example, the Canadian company SOL Strategies raised $500 million for purchasing and staking SOL tokens, reflecting "substantial trust from institutional investors in Solana's long-term potential"​, according ...

... asset—Ethereum is beginning to be regarded as a “digital asset of infrastructure class.” However, it is important to note that institutions tend to act cautiously: any negative news (e.g., harsh regulation or market stress) could prompt a slowdown in their investments. Overall, as of May 2025, institutional interest acts more as a supporting factor for ETH's price, while the potential introduction of new investment products (ETFs, trusts, derivatives) could serve as a growth catalyst. Regulatory Environment and Legislation Regulations ...

... table below summarizes the top 20 countries in the world by the number of unicorn companies (as of 2025)—indicating the approximate number of active unicorns and a brief overview of each country's investment climate: Country Number of Unicorns (≈2025) Investment Conditions and Features United States (USA) 702 Global leader: largest venture capital, vast domestic market, top hubs (Silicon Valley, New York), developed startup infrastructure. High competition and high tax burden, but an unparalleled culture ...