... global startup market. Russia and CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, active steps are being taken to develop their own startup ecosystems in line with global trends. At the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund was announced with the participation of PSB Bank, targeting approximately 12 billion rubles for investments in dual-use projects—from drones and artificial intelligence to robotics. PSB Bank is acting as the anchor investor, also attracting private capital; even under sanctions, the market is seeking ways to finance priority technologies and cultivate ...

... countries to develop their own startup ecosystems, keeping an eye on global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), a new venture fund from PSB bank was announced in collaboration with partners—targeting around 12 billion ... ... private players are also becoming active: for instance, venture firm Kama Flow launched a new fund of 10 billion rubles for investments in mature startups. Even in the face of sanctions, the market is seeking opportunities to finance priority technologies ...

... increasingly international. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, active measures are being taken to develop homegrown startup ecosystems in line with global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture 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 to robotics. PSB is the anchor investor in this fund, also attracting resources from private players; even under sanctions, the market is seeking opportunities to finance priority ...

... countries to develop their startup ecosystems while considering global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund was announced by P.S.B. Bank in collaboration with partners—a target of around 12 billion ... ... players are beginning to show activity: for example, the venture firm Kama Flow has launched a new fund of 10 billion rubles for investments in mature startups. Even under sanctions, the market is looking for ways to finance priority technologies and strives ...

... investor rights, venture capital funds. It is useful to read books and articles about the experience of venture investors, study the success stories and failures of startups. Today, there are many online courses and webinars on the topic of startup investments. It also makes sense to attend specialized events: forums, pitch days, to "immerse yourself in the environment" and see from the inside how founders and investors communicate. Choose an investment format. There are several ways to become a venture investor, and the chosen format depends on the ...