... East is launching giant funds and hubs to support technologies, while investors from Gulf countries are actively investing in innovations both at home and abroad. New unicorns are emerging in Southeast Asia and India, and record inflows of capital into startups are being noted in Africa and Latin America. The competition for the best projects is now unfolding worldwide—funds are searching for promising teams from Silicon Valley to Dubai, Nairobi, and São Paulo. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends Despite external constraints, Russia and neighboring countries are also experiencing noticeable revival. New venture funds are being ...

... promising technologies such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and climate technologies. Successful IPOs are fueling investor interest, while M&A deals continue to shape the market. In this article, we will explore key trends, mega funding rounds, and promising startups that are capturing the attention of the global venture community. Join us to discover investment opportunities and key players influencing the finances and technologies of the future. Current Startup and Venture Capital News as of August 7,...

... to minimize them, as well as the specifics of evaluating startups at early stages. For a better understanding, examples will be given, including the Open Oil Market startup, to show how to approach the assessment and risk mitigation when investing in promising projects. Main risks of investing in startups 1. Financial risk Financial risk is associated with the possibility that the startup will not be able to achieve positive cash flow and will become unprofitable. Since startups often operate in a highly competitive market and use innovative technologies,...

... remains stable. M&A Activity: Record Acquisitions for Technology Alongside the IPO resurgence, the mergers and acquisitions market in the tech sector is gaining traction. Large corporations, investment holdings, and funds are ready to pay record sums for promising startups, striving to acquire new technologies and talent. In the first half of 2025, the total volume of startup acquisitions exceeded $100 billion – a 155% increase compared to the previous year. The number of M&A deals also rose (over 900 deals in ...

... relationships with the teams it invests in. The fund actively participates in the management of portfolio companies, providing strategic support and assisting with development. Startup Selection Principles Accel adheres to strict criteria for selecting startups to find the most promising companies: Strong Founding Team The fund seeks startups whose teams possess a high level of professionalism, entrepreneurial spirit, and readiness to tackle complex challenges. Accel believes in the importance of founders and their ability to ...