... exceeding $7.5 billion, signaling renewed interest in the sector. Simultaneously, a boom in "green" technologies is underway: funds are eagerly financing climate projects — from renewable energy and electric transportation to innovative nuclear developments. For example, Swiss startup Climeworks secured $162 million for expanding its direct CO 2 capture systems from the atmosphere (bringing the total raised to over $1 billion). In the field of nuclear fusion, European companies have set a new funding record (around €290 million in the first half of 2025), while American projects lead in mega rounds (for instance, Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised around $1 billion). Biotechnology ...

... market in the region may still be relatively modest, the foundation for future growth is gradually being laid. Investors are shifting their focus to more mature projects with proven business models, while the government is expanding support through the development of IT education, accelerators, and special tax regimes. Local startups are striving to integrate into global value chains, leveraging their strengths in cutting-edge technological fields (AI, Big Data, etc.). Conclusions: Cautious Optimism and Quality Growth As of early August 2025, sentiments in the venture industry remain cautiously optimistic. Successful IPOs and large funding rounds provide grounds to believe that the bottom ...

... approximately $10 billion (including ~$5 billion in equity and approximately the same in debt financing) and secured vast resources for developing its AI platforms and infrastructure. Insider estimates suggest that xAI's valuation now exceeds $100 billion, making ... ... of this infrastructure. Consequently, such mega deals are generating a wave of new "unicorns," particularly in the field of artificial intelligence and related sectors. In the second quarter of 2025, nearly half of all venture investments worldwide ...

... include: Regulatory Environment Instability: Changes in space industry regulations may create barriers to commercial projects. High Qualification Requirements for Specialists: Successful project implementation will require recruiting experts in the field of space, increasing personnel expenses. High Competition and Technological Risks: International companies are actively developing in this area, and competition requires ongoing investments in research and development. Opinion: Prospects and Expectations for Investors Sberbank's potential involvement in the space industry is a step that aligns with the company's long-term ...

... Subscription Services: Developing and promoting subscription models that combine various Yandex services to increase customer loyalty. Technological Innovations and Artificial Intelligence: Development of AI technologies: Yandex invests in research and development in the field of artificial intelligence, introducing advanced solutions into its products. Cloud Services: Developing cloud platforms to provide businesses and users with reliable and scalable IT solutions. Transport services and logistics: Taxi and car sharing: ...