... significant capital investments. According to the new initiative, starting in March, affluent non-residents will be able to obtain an American "golden" residency by investing at least $5 million in the country's economy. This measure aims to attract additional capital and stimulate investments in key sectors. Notably, former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that prominent Russian entrepreneurs might participate in this program, potentially opening new avenues for investors from Russia despite the challenging geopolitical conditions....

... additional capital into the industry. Thus, alongside the consolidation of venture funds, new money from unconventional sources – both corporate and governmental – is flowing into the system. This presents additional opportunities for startups to attract investment, although competition for quality projects among investors is increasing. Prospects and Conclusions The venture market enters the second half of 2025 with cautious optimism. On one hand, startups are demonstrating impressive achievements in ...

... projects are leading in mega rounds (with Commonwealth Fusion Systems raising about $1 billion). In biotechnology and medtech, deals are also increasing in size: AI-assisted drug discovery platforms, new genetic solutions, and other medical startups are attracting significant capital from investment funds. For instance, the American startup Centivax secured $45 million for developing a universal flu vaccine. The cybersecurity segment remains one of the market's drivers (noteworthy is the recent deal involving Cato Networks, mentioned above)....

... billion). In the U.S. and Europe, such deals highlight the desire of major IT players to secure key AI competencies. Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to significant deals. In Europe, the private defense technology sector is attracting unprecedented investments: German startup Helsing raised around €600 million (with the round led by Danny Ek's Prima Materia fund), boosting its valuation to ~€12 billion and placing it among the top 5 most valuable young defense companies. Reports indicate that ...

... of market capitalization of the companies included in it and increase of general investor confidence in the Russian economy. On the contrary, negative dynamics may indicate negative economic forecasts, geopolitical risks or other factors that reduce investment attractiveness of the Russian market. It is important for investors to track not only the absolute value of the index, but also its change over time. Short-term fluctuations can be caused by various factors, including short-term speculation. However, ...