... 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" between ecosystems. Within Russia, deal sizes remain modest (rarely exceeding a few million dollars), but a steady ...

... tech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO — this case demonstrates the seriousness of even local initiatives. Additionally, a state fund, Qazaqstan Venture Group, has been established in Kazakhstan with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups. In July 2025, regulations for foreign investors in Russia were also relaxed: they were allowed to purchase shares of domestic companies and withdraw funds with ease. These steps aim to stimulate ...

... million rubles at a valuation of around 2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO—this case demonstrates the seriousness of even local initiatives. Additionally, a state fund named Qazaqstan Venture Group, with a volume of $1 billion, was created in Kazakhstan to support AI startups. In July 2025, Russia also relaxed regulations for foreign investors: they were permitted to acquire shares in domestic companies and transfer funds without restrictions. These measures are aimed at reviving international ...

... instance, the Krasnodar food tech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of approximately 2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO — this case demonstrates the seriousness of technological business ambitions in Russian regions. In Kazakhstan, the state fund Qazaqstan Venture Group has been established with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups and a new wave of tech projects. Additionally, in July 2025, the President of Russia signed a decree effectively softening restrictions ...

... instance, the Krasnodar foodtech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of approximately 2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO — this case illustrates the seriousness of technological business aspirations in Russian regions. In Kazakhstan, the state fund Qazaqstan Venture Group has been established with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups and a new wave of tech projects. Furthermore, in July 2025, the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree effectively ...