... and large institutional investors not only intensifies competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the industry about future capital inflows. Mega Rounds and New “Unicorns”: Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector remains the primary driver of the venture boom in 2025, setting new records in funding volume. Investors worldwide are eager to invest in AI leaders, directing colossal amounts into the most promising projects. Nearly every week, new mega funding rounds are announced, confirming AI's status as the main "magnet" for venture capital. For example, Elon Musk's project xAI raised approximately $10 billion (including ~$5 billion in equity ...

... assesses the supply and demand for its products, the growth rate of the sector, the level of competition between companies in the industry. Industries can be divided into several categories: crisis (in decline), stagnant or depressed, stable (mature), promising (developing) and fast-growing. For long-term investments, shares of companies from stable and growing industries are preferable. For example, energy or telecom can be stable sectors, and IT or biotechnology - growing. The investor finds out what category the industry belongs to and how industry trends can affect the company's business. External factors specific to the sector are also taken into account: raw material prices ...

... According to analytical data, investments in the IT sector in Russia currently amount to no more than $15 million per year. The lion's share comes from private individuals. This figure is alarmingly low, especially when compared to investments in foreign IT sectors. Venture funds are reluctant to invest in small projects, as they prefer multi-million dollar avenues promising substantial profits. Foreign investors are often brought in when startup funding is necessary. Unfortunately, Russian business models struggle to compete with the IT developments of globally positioned companies. To give the domestic market ...

... large institutional investors not only intensifies competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the industry regarding future capital influx. Mega Rounds and New "Unicorns": Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector remains the main driver of the venture boom in 2025, setting records in funding volumes. Investors globally are eager to invest in AI leaders, directing colossal sums into the most promising projects. Almost every week, new mega-rounds are announced, confirming AI's status as the main "magnet" for venture capital. For example, Elon Musk's xAI project raised about $10 billion ($5 billion in equity and $5 billion in debt),...

... climate goals remains slow, necessitating significant investments. Debt Crises: Rising public debt poses a threat to the stability of some developing countries. 6. Citi Wealth: Recommendations for Investors Diversification of portfolios across regions and sectors. Focus on long-term strategies to minimize short-term risks. Investing in sustainable assets, including ESG factors. Conclusion The year 2025 promises to be a turning point for global markets. Careful examination of trends and the right selection of investment instruments will help investors capitalize even in the face of global turbulence. Citi Wealth advises remaining flexible and considering ...