... fintech MNT-Halan), while Southeast Asian startups are increasingly achieving unicorn status. This confirms the global nature of the growth—today, companies from any part of the world are capable of attracting significant capital. New Funds Expanding Capital Market: The supply side of investments is also reviving. Venture firms and corporate players are announcing new funds—both global and niche. For example, Bat VC is raising $100 million to support startups at the intersection of the U.S. and Indian markets, while the Pi Network project has established a $100 million venture fund for its blockchain ecosystem, and the Wisconsin state government fund is allocating $100 ...

... Understanding, Goals, and Opportunities for Investors The IPO (Initial Public Offering) process is the stage at which a private company offers its shares for sale on the stock market for the first time. This process is of interest to both companies seeking to raise capital and investors who see an IPO as an opportunity to acquire shares of promising firms at a favorable price. Understanding the essence of an IPO helps to grasp how this process impacts the financial strategies of companies, enables informed investment ...

... won, participation in accelerators, first versions of the product. Financial metrics (revenue, even a small one) are a big plus. It is important to understand the dynamics: where the project is heading now. The lack of any progress over time should raise questions. Finance and capital requirements. Analyze the startup's financial plan. How much money has already been invested (and by whom), what have the funds been spent on? How much money does the team want to raise now and what will it be spent on (hiring, development, marketing,...

... stage: Seed Investments: $1 to $2 million. Series A: $5 to $15 million. Series B and Later Rounds: can reach hundreds of millions of dollars, depending on the size of the company and industry. The firm also participates in mega-rounds, where companies raise over $100 million, particularly if they are potential "unicorns" — startups valued at over $1 billion. Examples of Successful Deals by Sequoia Capital Apple One of the most renowned successes of the firm was its investment in Apple in 1978, when Sequoia invested $150,000 in the emerging startup. This investment turned out to be one of the most profitable in venture capital history as Apple became ...

... How Do Pre-IPO and Venture Capital Investments Impact the Russian Economy? In Russia, the pre-IPO market is rapidly developing, attracting new investors and fostering the growth of local companies. Pre-IPO offers large Russian firms the opportunity to raise capital for further growth and access to international markets. Concurrently, venture capital actively supports the startup ecosystem, facilitating the emergence of innovative companies and job creation. A Practical Perspective on Investment Choices As ...