On Thursday, July 31, 2025, we witness the return of IPOs to the venture capital market, marking a new phase for the startup scene. In this article,... ... of new unicorns. Record investments are driving startup valuations to multi-billion dollar levels, primarily in the artificial intelligence sector. The return of major... ... fund was announced in partnership with the state bank PSB, valued at around 12 billion rubles for investment in dual-use projects—from drones and artificial intelligence...

... rate hikes, potentially strengthening the pound. In the U.S., CPI data will also shape Fed rate expectations, impacting the dollar. Eurozone industrial production reflects economic activity; low results may put pressure on the euro, while stronger data may support equity markets. In Russia, an uptick in GDP growth could bolster Russian indices and the ruble, while high inflation may raise investor concerns and prompt the Central Bank to consider tightening policies. U.S. crude oil inventory data from the EIA will influence oil prices, affecting energy stocks ...

... before going public, the advantages and risks associated with such transactions, and how to evaluate promising projects. Pre-IPO Market: Characteristics, Stages, Risks, and... ... private. On an international scale, large tech companies raised hundreds of millions of dollars prior to going public. This trend correlates with the emergence of "unicorns"... ... after passing a test (with a cap on investment amounts in the hundreds of thousands of rubles). Concurrently, several large financial companies launched specialized platforms...

... 72% and 85%. Additionally, the strengthening of the ruble coincided with a decrease in barrel prices, significantly impacting the sector. Most taxes from the industry are paid based on the volumes of crude oil extracted, with its price determined in dollars and converted to rubles. Therefore, without subsidies, oil companies cannot contain price increases. One of the reasons cited for rising gasoline prices is the reduction of damping payments this year. According to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET fuel marketplace,...

... new unicorns, trends in AI and fintech, and analyze how venture funds are adapting to changes in the industry. Dive with us into the dynamic atmosphere of the modern investment... ... sovereign funds from the Middle East have also become active—investing billions of dollars into technology projects and launching state mega-programs to develop the startup... ... was announced with the participation of PSB Bank, targeting approximately 12 billion rubles for investments in dual-use projects—from drones and artificial intelligence...