... of the sector. Startup and VC News - Wednesday, June 18, 2025: AI Megadeals and Defense Technologies Drive Venture Market Growth Our new review covers the key events of the venture market in the second half of June. 2025 brings further acceleration ... ... people). xAI is already valued at around $80 billion, while its rival OpenAI is reportedly targeting up to $40 billion at a potential valuation of around $300 billion. This means the AI arms race is reaching an unprecedented level, with only the biggest ...

... Investors. Monday kicks off a new week in the financial markets with several significant events. At the forefront are signals of potential deflation in China's economy and the release of Russian external trade data. This news is complemented by statistical ... ... also expected; the dynamics of capital inflow will reflect global businesses' confidence in the Chinese economy amid slowing growth. An intensification of deflationary trends may unsettle global markets and heighten expectations for additional stimulus ...

... venture funds, AI projects have become a priority: they are willing to invest significant sums even at later stages if they see potential for another "unicorn." New Unicorns: Startup Valuations Exceed $1 billion Again The return of big money to ... ... that investors are willing to offer generous valuations for promising teams that demonstrate explosive audience and revenue growth. The market is once again rewarding bold startups with high valuations, restoring faith in the scalability of new projects....

... and acquisitions are once again coming to the forefront, reshaping the power dynamics in the industry. In Southeast Asia, a potential mega-deal is being discussed: the market leader in ride-hailing and delivery, Grab, has resumed negotiations to merge ... ... needs. Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to record deals. Europe is experiencing unprecedented growth in this segment: German startup Helsing raised around €600 million in a funding round led by the fund Prima Materia (the ...

... executing a comprehensive set of measures aimed at establishing a sustainable financial and operational model. We consider this stage strategic, providing us with the opportunity to not only solidify our market position but also contribute to the overall growth of financial stability and transparency in Russia. Our engagement in the pre-IPO round is already facilitating the development of relationships with potential shareholders and partners, cultivating a positive image and accumulating experience that will serve us well as we enter the public market. I firmly believe that our IPO in 2027 will mark a significant achievement not only for the company but ...