... year's downturn, there is a noticeable revival in adjacent sectors — investors are once again focusing on finance, climate technologies, biomedical applications, defense developments, and other fields. Below are key areas currently experiencing a growth in venture investments: Fintech: major deals in financial technologies are returning worldwide. For example, New York-based alternative investment platform iCapital raised approximately $820 million from a consortium of investors at a valuation of around $7.5 billion,...

... reserve of "dry powder"—over $300 billion in uninvested capital ready to be deployed as market confidence returns. This influx of "big money" enriches the ecosystem with liquidity, providing fuel for new rounds and supporting the growth of promising companies. The return of mega funds and large institutional investors not only intensifies competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the industry about future capital inflows. Mega Rounds and New “Unicorns”: Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector remains the primary driver of the venture boom in 2025, setting new records in funding volume. Investors worldwide are eager to invest in AI leaders, directing colossal amounts into the most promising ...

... estimated intrinsic value is higher than the current stock price, the asset is undervalued – it makes sense to buy such a share, expecting future price growth. Thus, fundamental analysis of securities helps to choose the most promising securities for investment and form a portfolio taking into account growth potential. In addition, the fundamental approach is used to assess the financial condition of a company and predict its long-term dynamics – for example, investors use it to understand which companies will successfully grow and generate profits ...

... 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 are pivoting towards neighboring markets or the Middle East, where investor interest is higher. Companies from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus are attracting capital from Middle Eastern, Chinese, and European ...

... Scientific for $9 billion, aiming to repurpose its data centers (originally built for cryptocurrency mining) for artificial intelligence needs. Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to record deals. Europe is witnessing unprecedented growth in this segment: the German startup Helsing raised about €600 million in an investment round led by the Prima Materia fund (the investment company co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek), elevating Helsing’s valuation to ~€12 billion. As a result, Helsing has entered the ranks of the five highest-valued young companies in the ...