... and ensure sustainable growth. Support from Rostelecom may also open access to new corporate clients and scale the business by implementing even more innovative approaches to protecting container applications. What This Deal Means for the Market The deal between Solar Ventures and Luntry underscores the strategic importance of information security for the Russian economy and the development of promising startups related to digital technologies. Amid the increasing number of cyber threats and the importance of data ...

... cybersecurity automation solutions, secured $150 million in Series D funding, increasing the company's valuation to $4 billion. Major funding rounds are also taking place in various sectors—from gaming to manufacturing—confirming the broad revival of venture activity in numerous fields. Such deals not only expand the global "unicorn club" but also provide companies with the resources for accelerated growth in international markets. Regional Trends in Venture Investing The development of startups and venture investments varies significantly ...

... share of corporate venture capital grew—corporate funds remained more stable and continued financing deals, even as some hedge funds and later-stage investors exited the market. In the U.S., corporate investors participated in approximately 56% of venture deals (according to NVCA), and 40% in Europe. Their presence is particularly noticeable in sectors like AI, biotech, and fintech—where large companies are keen on strategic startups. Government and Semi-Government Funds. Sovereign funds from wealthy ...

... Apple became one of the largest and most valuable companies in the world. Google In 1999, Sequoia Capital invested $12.5 million in Google at the Series A stage when the company was not yet widely known. This investment became one of the most successful deals in venture capital, as Google (now Alphabet) became the largest search engine and technology company in the world. WhatsApp Sequoia Capital invested $60 million in WhatsApp, making it one of the largest venture capital investments in the company's history....

... liquidity in a single deal. It is advisable to limit each position to a small portion of the portfolio (for example, 5-10%) to avoid excessive concentration of risk in one project. Utilizing syndication and co-investing. If possible, participate in deals alongside large venture funds or well-known investors. Joint participation reduces the burden on any one participant and provides access to the experience of more seasoned colleagues. Moreover, larger investors often achieve better deal terms. Investing via pre-IPO funds....