... repay with interest. This can be useful for entrepreneurs who need funding for a specific period but do not want to relinquish equity in their company. Donation-based Crowdfunding In this case, investors support projects without expecting financial returns. This approach is common among social initiatives, charitable projects, and non-profit organizations. Advantages of Crowdfunding for Entrepreneurs Access to Funding at Early Stages Crowdfunding allows entrepreneurs to raise funds in the early ...

... Environment Growing U.S. debt presents both risks and opportunities across investment types. Key areas of interest for investors include: U.S. Treasury Bonds: In a high-debt environment, Treasury yields may rise, attracting investors seeking stable returns. However, the debt’s long-term sustainability might dampen their appeal over time. Defensive Assets: With economic uncertainty, demand for defensive assets like gold and commodities may increase as they provide a hedge against inflation and ...

... invest significant amounts of money in companies that demonstrate stable growth and profitability. The funds may be used for global expansion, developing new products or acquiring competitors. Exit The final stage where venture capitalists receive a return on their investment. This may happen through an IPO, sale of the company to a larger corporation or a share buyback. Startup example: Open Oil Market The startup Open Oil Market is an innovative platform in the oil products trading sector, which ...

... Russian gas to other clients at higher prices, ensuring guaranteed profits,” Yushkov says. However, Russia has a reasonable question: if we allow Turkey to become intermediaries and earn money from reselling our gas, what will Turkey give us in return? Turkey offers the gas hub, but it has not been created yet. Yushkov believes the time for this has passed, and from an economic point of view, Russia no longer needs the hub. “When Russia came up with the idea of the gas hub in 2022, we needed ...

..., they will inevitably reflect on retail prices, albeit with a time lag, believes Stankevich. Tereshkin agrees, stating that increases in wholesale prices will inevitably be communicated to retail prices. The growth in retail prices will, of course, return to inflation bounds, but this delta will be minimal, especially considering that overall inflation trends are gradually declining. Dmitry Gusev, Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Reliable Partner Association and member of the expert ...