... record-setting deals, and IPO plans are drawing renewed attention. Major funds and corporations have reinitiated significant investments by launching new venture programs, while governments across various nations are ramping up support for innovative businesses, eager to keep pace in the global tech race. Analysts estimate that the first half of 2025 was the most successful period for venture capital since 2021 in terms of total investment volume. In the United States and Canada alone, startups attracted approximately $145 billion (+43% year-on-year) during this period, marking the highest half-year ...

... reductions and server cost optimization. Investors will pay special attention to user base dynamics: as of March, Reddit had over 108 million daily active users, and if this figure has significantly increased over the quarter, the outlook for its advertising business looks even better. Also in focus will be management's comments on the impact of recent API policy changes (in June 2023, the community experienced protests over API monetization, but by 2025, the platform has adapted). If Reddit presents an optimistic outlook for the next quarter, such as expecting further revenue growth to $460-480 million (hinting at strong trends in digital advertising and the impact of AI tools for moderation/content),...

... in 2022-2024, the market for initial public offerings (IPOs) of tech companies is beginning to revive. In the first half of 2025, several high-profile startup debuts on the stock exchange have inspired the venture market. These include fintech company ... ... Chime; their successful IPOs are significant signals that investors are once again ready to purchase shares of growing tech businesses. These listings are proving successful, demonstrating positive market evaluations of the business models of new companies ...

... 1–6%). This means that the retail credit portfolio is unlikely to increase in real terms: citizens are hesitant to incur new debt due to high rates, coupled with banks tightening borrower requirements. The forecast for corporate lending growth in 2025 has been adjusted to 9–12% (previously 8–13%). Although companies are borrowing more actively than households, business credit activity has also decreased compared to last year. Mortgage lending, which has been a driver of the credit market in recent years, has also slowed. According to the Central Bank, the volume of banks' mortgage portfolios is expected to ...

In 2025, the business world in Russia is experiencing a new surge: the wealth of the country's billionaires continues to grow positively in response to economic reforms and changes in the global economy. Prominent Russian businessmen such as Pavel Durov and Usmanov ...