... programs, the flow of M&A deals is intensifying, and venture investments are covering an increasing number of industries—from fintech and biotech to climate and defense technologies. Russia and the CIS countries are also making their mark by forming new funds and supporting early-stage startups. Detailed Overview of Startup and Venture Investment News as of August 17, 2025: New "Unicorns," Record Rounds in AI, Resurgence of IPOs, Wave of M&A Deals, and Global Growth of the Venture Market. Insights for Investors and Funds....

... storage startup for AI is reportedly negotiating a multi-billion dollar round at a very high valuation—the market is ready to fund even the "shovels and picks" needed for the new AI ecosystem. This current investment boom is spawning a wave of new "unicorns"—startups valued over $1 billion. While experts warn of the risk of overheating, investors' appetite for AI startups shows no signs of abating. The IPO Market Comes Alive: An Opportunity Window for Exits The global initial public offering (IPO) market ...

... and supporting the growth of promising companies’ valuations. AI Mega-Rounds and a New Wave of "Unicorns." The artificial intelligence sector remains the primary driver of the venture surge in 2025, demonstrating record funding volumes for startups. New mega-rounds of investment are announced every week. For example, Canadian startup Cohere raised $500 million at a valuation of $6.8 billion. Additionally, OpenAI secured around $8.3 billion in funding, elevating its valuation to a staggering $300 ...

On August 8, 2025, the world of venture investments and startups embraces a new era with the active development of mega funds and artificial intelligence technology. We will discuss the most resonating startup news, including anticipated IPOs and investment deals that could radically change the venture market. We will also explore ...

... developer of "safe AI" is already among the world's most valuable startups. Scale AI (USA) — received $14.3 billion in financing from Meta and partners to scale up its data processing and AI model training platform. xAI (USA) — Elon Musk's new AI startup attracted about $5 billion (the round was led by SpaceX), demonstrating corporate investors' interest in promising players in the sector. Databricks (USA) — signed an agreement to raise ~$1 billion as part of its Series K round at a valuation ...