... social platform Reddit, and Indian e-commerce project Meesho) have already filed applications or are gearing up for an IPO, signaling that the IPO window remains open. Mega Rounds and New Unicorns: Investments Break 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 projects. Almost every week new mega-rounds are announced, reaffirming AI's status as the main "magnet" for venture capital. For instance, the startup Thinking Machines Lab (founded by former OpenAI director Mira Murati) raised around ...

... Pharma giant Eli Lilly is buying biotech startup Verve Therapeutics for up to $1.3 billion. Coupled with recent multi-billion dollar deals in the tech sector, this signals that major corporations are once again willing to spend heavily on acquiring promising startups. AI: Mega-Deals and Record Valuations The artificial intelligence sector continues to attract record investment, with deal sizes growing every month. According to insiders, Elon Musk-founded startup xAI is planning another mega-round – over $4 billion in equity, in addition to a previously announced $5 billion in ...

... $300 billion in uninvested capital ready for deployment as market confidence returns. Such a powerful influx of "big money" is flooding the ecosystem with liquidity, providing fuel for new rounds and supporting the growth of valuations for 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 sector regarding future capital inflows. Diversification of Investments: Fintech, Climate, Biotech (and Even Crypto) on the Rise In 2025, venture investments are being spread across an increasingly wide range of industries, extending beyond artificial ...

... situation: the phase of the cycle (crisis, stagnation, growth), the level of competition, the dynamics of demand for the industry's products, prices for raw materials or components, the regulatory influence of the state, etc. For example, companies in promising, fast-growing sectors (such as IT or renewable energy) have a greater chance of value growth than businesses in depressed industries. By assessing the industry context, the analyst understands which factors will contribute to or hinder the development of the company ...

... experienced slight outflows, indicating a selective approach from investors: capital is mainly flowing into projects perceived as most promising and institutionally prepared. Major Investors and Companies in the Crypto Market The growing trust in cryptocurrencies ... ... the company, Bitcoin now constitutes two-thirds of its liquid assets. This move demonstrates the confidence of the business sector in the long-term value of the first cryptocurrency. Metaplanet (a Japanese investment firm) increased its Bitcoin reserves ...