... shortages may occur. Specifically, in Russia's granary, Krasnodar Krai, the Afipsky Refinery, which supplies agricultural enterprises with gasoline, has been damaged. August and September are peak demand periods due to the harvesting campaign. Additionally, it is necessary to supply gasoline to auto tourists. Consequently, prices are rising to cover logistical costs aimed at addressing shortages.” “Oil Companies Continue to Hold Prices” There is another reason as well — the oil companies themselves are limiting gasoline supply to the market. Since 2019, Russia has implemented a damping mechanism aimed at ensuring stability in domestic fuel prices....

... intelligence, industrial software, cybersecurity, new materials, and space technologies. These sectors are aligned with national projects and government orders, providing direction for corporate venture funds. Results are already apparent: oil and gas companies are financing industrial startups (robotics, digital twins), major IT holdings are launching accelerators for B2B SaaS solutions, and venture divisions of banks are investing in local fintech and regtech products. Simultaneously, an increasing number of Russian teams are seeking growth beyond their borders. Some startups ...

... and profitable assets such as bank deposits. This means that developers will likely have to offer shares at a significant discount to attract potential market participants. Moreover, investors demand transparency and high liquidity. Many construction companies, particularly those of medium size, are not prepared for such extensive business restructuring. It is necessary not only to optimize processes but also to enhance the quality of financial reporting. Key risks include: High costs associated with preparing for an IPO (audit, legal support, marketing). The need to reduce share prices to generate investor ...

... landscape. Corporate Reserves: An increasing number of public companies are incorporating crypto assets into their treasury reserves. In addition to investments in Bitcoin, a trend of accumulating Ethereum is gaining traction—recent reports indicate that companies collectively own billions of dollars in ETH, attracted by its functionality and yield from staking. At the same time, blockchain projects themselves are employing strategies to repurchase their own tokens: for instance, the leadership at Tron has announced plans to raise up to $1 billion for replenishing its ...

... example, Elon Musk's xAI project raised about $10 billion ($5 billion in equity and $5 billion in debt), acquiring vast resources to develop AI platforms and infrastructure. Insider estimates suggest that xAI's value now exceeds $100 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable private companies. Industry leader OpenAI also attracted around $8.3 billion at a valuation of ~$300 billion (as part of a plan to raise $40 billion by the end of 2025). The round was significantly oversubscribed: new strategic investors—including Dragoneer ...