... is Grammarly's acquisition of email service Superhuman as part of a strategy to create an AI productivity platform, as well as the activity of major IT corporations purchasing promising developments. The overall trend indicates that both traditional tech giants and the unicorns themselves are increasingly becoming buyers of startups, striving to strengthen their positions. The wave of M&A deals is reshaping the industry landscape, providing startups with new exit pathways and enabling investors to realize ...

... and Brussels has prevented a new tariff war, which has supported risk appetite. Wall Street, which set records in July, is facing volatility amid mixed signals. Investors are evaluating the prospects of an economic slowdown, but strong reports from tech giants are sustaining interest in risk assets, while some capital is flowing into safe “harbors.” Central bank policy is in the spotlight: the U.S. Federal Reserve has paused and may soon shift to stimulative measures, while the Bank of Russia, after ...

... Valuations Exceed $1 billion Again The return of big money to the market is leading to the emergence of new "unicorns"—private companies valued at over $1 billion. A recent example from the AI sector: the startup Reka AI raised $110 million from tech giants Nvidia and Snowflake. In just three years since its founding, Reka AI has significantly increased its valuation, surpassing the $1 billion mark and entering the prestigious unicorn club. The company develops large language models and innovative ...

... billions of dollars into technology projects and launching state mega-programs to develop the startup sector, creating their own tech hubs in the Middle East. Concurrently, dozens of new venture funds—both independent and corporate—are being established ... ... investment in high-tech sectors. Renowned firms from Silicon Valley are also increasing their presence. For example, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is raising a record fund of about $20 billion, primarily targeting investments in U.S. late-stage ...

... capitalization of around $25 billion would create a dominant platform in the region. The mere fact of resuming dialogue between Grab and GoTo reflects players' desire to optimize costs and strengthen their positions through collaboration. In the USA and Europe, tech giants are also active in acquiring promising projects. Google recently completed a record acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion — the largest tech deal of the year, significantly strengthening Google's position in the cloud ...