... growth despite external constraints. The overall picture indicates a global renewal of the venture capital boom, although investors continue to approach deals selectively and thoughtfully. Below are key events and trends shaping the current agenda of the venture market as of August 3, 2025: Continued revival of the IPO market. Successful IPOs of technological "unicorns" and new applications confirm that the long-awaited "window" for exits remains open. Record funding rounds and new "unicorns....

... The Return of the IPO Market Following a lull in 2022-2024, the market for initial public offerings (IPOs) of tech companies is beginning to revive. In the first half of 2025, several high-profile startup debuts on the stock exchange have inspired the venture market. These include fintech company Circle, operator of the USDC stablecoin, and online bank Chime; their successful IPOs are significant signals that investors are once again ready to purchase shares of growing tech businesses. These listings are proving ...

... eager to capitalize on burgeoning growth opportunities. In this article, we will explore the latest startup news, 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 ...

... Russian Economy? In Russia, the pre-IPO market is rapidly developing, attracting new investors and fostering the growth of local companies. Pre-IPO offers large Russian firms the opportunity to raise capital for further growth and access to international markets. Concurrently, venture capital actively supports the startup ecosystem, facilitating the emergence of innovative companies and job creation. A Practical Perspective on Investment Choices As an entrepreneur and founder of Open Oil Market , I see value in both pre-IPO ...

... a critical factor for a startup's growth to a billion-dollar valuation. Countries leading in the number of unicorns typically also attract the largest volumes of venture investments. At the end of 2023, the U.S. maintained its status as the largest venture market, with American startups raising around $170 billion in funding (the lowest figure since 2017 but still around 50% of the global total). In comparison, China, the second-largest market, showed signs of recovery, raising an estimated $60–70 billion ...