... developer of "safe AI" ranks among the most valuable private startups globally. Scale AI (USA) – secured $14.3 billion in financing from Meta and partners to scale its data management and AI model training platform. xAI (USA) – Elon Musk's new AI startup raised ~$5 billion (the round was led by SpaceX), reflecting corporate investors' interest in cutting-edge developments in AI. Databricks (USA) – agreed to raise ~$1 billion in a Series K round at a valuation exceeding $100 billion, cementing ...

... launched a new fund worth 10 billion rubles for investments in mature startups. Even amidst sanctions, the market is seeking ways to finance priority technologies and aims to nurture its own successful "unicorns." Meanwhile, certain regional startups are reaching a new level. For example, the Krasnodar-based food tech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO — this case demonstrates the seriousness of even local initiatives. Additionally, a state fund,...

.... Similarly, in Kazakhstan, a state venture fund worth $1 billion has been created to support AI startups. Even under sanctions, the region is seeking ways to finance priority technologies and nurture its own unicorns. Concurrently, several regional startups are reaching new heights. For instance, the Krasnodar food tech project Qummy has attracted about 440 million rubles at an approximate valuation of around 2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO—this case demonstrates the serious ambitions of the tech business ...

... revolution. Artificial intelligence is flooding the fintech sector, leaving traditional business models with little chance of survival. Mega-funds are re-entering the market, bringing fresh capital and ambitious projects. While the Middle East attracts new investors with its promising startups, Southeast Asia demonstrates impressive growth in venture deals. Africa is becoming the new hotspot for fintech initiatives, and Russia surprises with a surge of startups in the most unexpected niches. The 2025 IPO promises to be an exciting ...

... rubles, preparing for an IPO — this case demonstrates the seriousness of ambitious technological businesses in Russian regions. In Kazakhstan, a state fund called Qazaqstan Venture Group has been established with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups and a new wave of technological projects. Additionally, in July 2025, Russian authorities softened restrictions for foreign investors: they are again allowed to acquire shares of Russian companies and freely repatriate capital. This step aims to revive international ...