... the largest players in the venture capital market. Accel's Investment Strategies Focus on Technology Companies The fund's primary strategy is to support technology startups operating in software, online services, mobile applications, e-commerce, and fintech. Accel aims to find companies that can become leaders in their industries and change existing markets. Investments at All Stages Accel invests in companies at different stages of their development, from seed rounds to later stages of financing. This enables the fund to accompany startups throughout their journey to success and support them at all stages of growth. Emphasis on Regional Diversification The fund actively invests not only ...

... new outlets, and implementing digital technologies. An example of a successful placement was the IPO of a retail leader that raised more than 10 billion rubles. Financial Sector: Banks and insurance companies use IPOs to strengthen their positions and develop new products, such as fintech solutions. What to Expect in 2025 Experts predict that 2025 may surpass 2024 in terms of the number of IPOs and the amount of funds raised. According to the Central Bank’s estimates, over 500 Russian companies are ready for listing. Factors ...

... Simplified Record-Keeping: Users can access all transactions in their personal accounts, download documents, and review records as needed. Order Tracking: Buyers are notified of each transaction stage via order statuses, emails, or app notifications. Fintech Integration: Tools like Sberbank's 0% installment plan for 30 days enhance the convenience of transactions. The Future of Commodity Marketplaces The Russian government is actively supporting the development of platforms that connect buyers and sellers. A newly established body, including representatives from the Central Bank, Ministry of Industry and Trade, and FAS, aims to facilitate the growth of commodity marketplaces. These platforms are ...

... first time, where startups in which the Roscongress Foundation invested together with private co-investors are being showcased. This step demonstrates the authorities' desire to stimulate cooperation between science, corporations, and entrepreneurs to develop technologies. Despite the difficult environment, individual deals are still happening in the region. For example, the fintech startup Investbanq from Kazakhstan recently attracted about $3 million, and the Russian company ARS Smart Robotics received about 249 million rubles at the pre-IPO stage to expand its business. Although the scale of these rounds is incomparable ...

... role. The president urged the State Duma to expedite the adoption of a law on digital platforms, which would ensure balanced development of e-commerce and protect competition. This is a signal to businesses that the rules of the game in the rapidly growing ... ... designated in the speech as strategic priorities. For investors, this means state support for projects in the IT sector, e-commerce, fintech, and any initiatives aimed at increasing the country’s technological independence. Defense Industry and Integration ...