... York-based platform iCapital recently raised $820 million from a consortium of investors at a valuation exceeding $7.5 billion, signaling renewed interest in the sector. Simultaneously, a boom in "green" technologies is underway: funds are eagerly financing climate projects — from renewable energy and electric transportation to innovative nuclear developments. For example, Swiss startup Climeworks secured $162 million for expanding its direct CO 2 capture systems from the atmosphere (bringing the total raised ...

... not present or funding is concentrated in one or two niche companies. The report lists essentially a blank space next to Wayfinder, which might suggest a more decentralized or self-funded start. The absence of prominent investors may indicate that the project remains experimental, or the team opted for community financing. In terms of valuation, the high FDV relative to current capitalization implies serious expectations for growth: the value of the PROMPT token will directly depend on whether the platform can attract AI solution developers and users willing ...

... the idea of Ethereum in late 2013 and then, along with a team of like-minded individuals, conducted a crowdfunding (ICO) to finance its development. The Ethereum network launched on July 30, 2015. Unlike Bitcoin, which is only focused on payments, Ethereum ... ... interesting historical moment occurred in 2016 when the platform split into Ethereum and Ethereum Classic due to a hack of the project The DAO: the community decided to make changes to the code to recover stolen funds, resulting in two parallel networks....

Crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular way to attract financing for startups and creative projects. In this article, you will learn about the various types of crowdfunding, its advantages and risks, as well as how to conduct a successful crowdfunding campaign. I will share examples of successful projects in Russia and provide tips to help ...

... and financing instruments for startups Following the growth of startup valuations, the number of new sources of capital is also growing. Large corporations are launching corporate venture divisions, and investment firms are mastering unconventional financing instruments. For example, Analog Devices (a major microchip manufacturer) has established its own fund to invest in breakthrough projects in robotics, climate and medical technologies - industrial players are directly investing in deeptech startups. In Europe, a group of funds launched Orbit Capital, a €100 million venture debt fund focused on supporting high-growth companies ...