... 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 funds, acting as "bridges" ...

... deals and successful IPOs instill confidence that the bottom of the recent downturn has been surpassed; however, the lessons of past years keep the market anchored against undue euphoria. Investors are now much more discerning regarding the quality of startups' growth and their ability to build sustainable businesses, preferring companies with proven business models and approaching profitability metrics. A significant influx of capital into the fields of AI, fintech, and cybersecurity reinforces faith in the ...

... startup financing, and Germany has surpassed the United Kingdom in investment volumes for the first time in a decade. The situation in Asia is heterogeneous: while China experiences a decline, India, Israel, Southeast Asia, and Gulf countries are showing growth and attracting record capital. The startup ecosystems in the CIS countries are also attempting to catch the wave of recovery despite external constraints. Overall, a new global venture boom is taking shape, though investors continue to approach deals selectively and cautiously. Below are ...

... cautiously optimistic. Record deals and successful IPOs strengthen the confidence that the bottom of the recent downturn has been breached; however, past experiences hold investors back from excessive euphoria. Currently, they are evaluating the quality of startup growth and their capacity to build sustainable businesses much more carefully, favoring companies with validated business models and profitability near break-even. Significant capital inflows into the sectors of AI, fintech, and cybersecurity enhance ...

... and Europe to the Middle East and Asia. In the CIS countries, the startup Open Oil Market is gaining momentum, vying for leadership in the energy segment. Global Startup and Venture Investment News for August 15, 2025: Mega-Rounds in AI, IPO Wave, Growth in M&A Deals, and Successes of Startup Open Oil Market. Analysis of Key Trends for Venture Investors and Funds. By mid-August 2025, the global venture capital market is showing a confident recovery after several years of decline. Investors worldwide are once again actively financing ...