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... technological ecosystems. Local focus (Russia and CIS). Despite constraints, new funds and initiatives are emerging for the development of local startup ecosystems, drawing investor attention to the region. IPO Wave Gaining Momentum: The "Window" for Going Public Remains Open The global market for initial public offerings (IPOs) is confidently reviving after a prolonged lull and continues to gain momentum. In Asia, a new wave of IPOs has been initiated by Hong Kong: in recent weeks, several large technology ...

... raising funds from private investors through VTB Registrar. It’s a relatively new tool in Russia but has proven effective. This allows anyone to become a shareholder with minimal registration and later trade the shares on the Moscow Exchange. We plan to go public in 2027. One unique feature of our investment program is compensation from the Skolkovo Fund, which reimburses investors up to 50% of their investment, depending on their tax payments over the past three years, up to 20 million rubles. What’s ...

... not lagging behind: major banks are eyeing fintech startups, while pharmaceutical giants are engaging with medtech projects through partnerships and option agreements. All this creates new exit opportunities for venture funds: if a startup does not go public, it stands a high likelihood of being acquired or strategically financed by an "older sibling" in the industry. The return of large corporate money to the venture market is a positive sign, indicating that the tech race of 2025 is stimulating ...

... also experiencing a surge in venture activity: in recent weeks, several Indian and Indonesian startups have attracted funding rounds in the tens and hundreds of millions of dollars, and a number of the most successful companies have announced plans to go public. This geographical expansion of venture capital intensifies competition for the best projects: today, funds and business angels are tracking promising teams from Singapore and Dubai to Nairobi and São Paulo. Africa is also witnessing unprecedented ...