... doubling its valuation to over $30 billion. These record investments confirm investors' eagerness to seize new technological waves. Venture funds are ready to invest unprecedented amounts even in late stages if they see the potential for another “unicorn.” This has led to a genuine AI boom in North America: over a third of all deals are related to artificial intelligence. However, such a strong concentration of capital in one sector carries risks – the market is closely watching whether the ...

... company in the cryptocurrency sector, by a significant margin; Circle's $440 million round, completed in May of this year, now stands in second place. FTX was valued at $18 billion in the Series B round, positioning the company among the top fifteen unicorns worldwide (companies with a valuation exceeding $1 billion). In the fintech space, only Stripe, Klarna, Revolut, and Nubank have higher valuations. A total of 60 investors participated in the round, including notable players such as SoftBank ...

... million. Series B and Later Rounds: can reach hundreds of millions of dollars, depending on the size of the company and industry. The firm also participates in mega-rounds, where companies raise over $100 million, particularly if they are potential "unicorns" — startups valued at over $1 billion. Examples of Successful Deals by Sequoia Capital Apple One of the most renowned successes of the firm was its investment in Apple in 1978, when Sequoia invested $150,000 in the emerging startup. This ...

... attract capital and ensure business growth. Trends and forecasts: cautious optimism By mid-2025, the global venture market is demonstrating a confident recovery after the decline of previous years. The return of large funding rounds, the emergence of new unicorns and the revival of IPO activity create conditions for further growth. At the same time, risk factors remain: possible overheating of certain segments (primarily AI) and the uncertainty of the global economy require a balanced approach. Diversification ...

... time of increasing numbers of startups demonstrating significant growth while still private. On an international scale, large tech companies raised hundreds of millions of dollars prior to going public. This trend correlates with the emergence of "unicorns" (private startups valued at over a billion dollars) and a decreasing number of public listings. In Russia, the pre-IPO market began to take shape only in the late 2010s to early 2020s. Previously, such closed placements were accessible ...