... billion through debt instruments, providing the project with colossal resources to develop its AI platform and data center infrastructure. According to insider estimates, xAI's value now exceeds $100 billion, placing the company among the most valuable private firms globally. Significant investment is also flowing into Safe Superintelligence (a project co-founded by OpenAI’s Ilya Sutskever)—industry reports indicate it raised around $2 billion at a valuation exceeding $30 billion for the development of safe AI systems. Furthermore,...

... was announced during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), with a target size of around 12 billion rubles, aimed at supporting dual-use projects (drones, AI, robotics, and other high-tech areas). Alongside state institutions, private players have started becoming active: for example, the venture firm Kama Flow launched a new fund worth 10 billion rubles for investments in mature startups. Even amidst sanctions, the market is seeking ways to finance priority technologies and aims to nurture its own successful "unicorns." Meanwhile, certain regional startups are reaching a new level. For example,...

... BTC certificates and now aims to add cryptocurrency to its existing funds in modest amounts. Bringing Bitcoin Investments to the General Public Union Investment is the investment division of DZ Bank Group, an organization that consolidates over 800 private banks. This positions the investment firm as one of the largest asset managers in Germany. The company is now accelerating its plans to integrate cryptocurrency into its funds to offer crypto investment services to retail investors. As reported to Bloomberg, the asset management ...

... they are promised maximally comfortable and predictable conditions. Russian authorities are aware of the sanction risks but assume that many investors are willing to operate in the country if attractive profits are offered. This stance implies that privatization deals, investment projects, and joint ventures with foreign capital will receive the necessary support. Technological Development and Digitalization In his speech, Putin paid considerable attention to technological development and the digital transformation ...

... We will analyze examples from the Russian market, discuss the launch of the OTC section of the Moscow Exchange for pre-IPO, and tell you about the best platforms for safe investments. Pre-IPO Investor Risks: How to Protect Your Interests? Pre-IPO investing provides an opportunity to enter promising companies before they go public. This approach attracts private investors because it promises high returns, especially if the company shows growth after the placement of shares. However, pre-IPO is a high-risk investment format. In Russia, this market is only developing, so it is important to understand its ...