August 12, 2025, marks an important date for the world of startups and venture investments. Global venture funds continue to actively invest in innovations, setting records in financing AI-based projects. Mega funds are increasingly becoming influential players in the venture market, conducting IPOs and exploring opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In this article, we will discuss the latest news on startups and ...

... tech sector. Meanwhile, other parts of Asia are witnessing some positive signals. India has managed to maintain its venture financing volume at a stable level – large rounds are being secured by fintech and e-commerce projects. For example, the platform ... ... lull, while early-stage volumes remain modest. Authorities in many Asian countries are actively getting involved in supporting innovation. Chinese state funds are investing in national AI companies (for example, the Zhipu AI project received approximately ...

... $820 million raised by New York-based platform iCapital through a consortium of investors, at a valuation exceeding $7.5 billion—signaling renewed interest in the sector. Concurrently, there is a boom in “green” technologies: funds are eagerly financing climate projects—from renewable energy and electric transportation to innovative nuclear solutions. For instance, the Swiss startup Climeworks secured $162 million to expand its direct carbon capture systems, bringing total raised funds to more than $1 billion. In the field of nuclear fusion, European companies set a new ...

... on investments, it is important to legally formalize the relationship and clearly define the rights and obligations of the parties. Grants and government support. Various programs are available for small and medium-sized businesses that can provide financing on a gratuitous or preferential basis. For example, grants for the development of innovations, subsidies for the purchase of equipment, preferential lending at a reduced interest rate, in which part of the rate is compensated by the state. The competition for such resources is high, and they are usually targeted (for specific projects),...

... York-based alternative investment platform iCapital raised approximately $820 million from a consortium of investors at a valuation of around $7.5 billion, signaling renewed interest in the fintech sector. Climate and Energy: venture funds are eagerly financing "green" technologies — from renewable energy and electric mobility to innovative nuclear energy. For instance, Swiss startup Climeworks secured over $160 million for developing direct CO₂ capture technology (the company’s total funding raised has exceeded $1 billion). In the field of nuclear fusion, European projects ...