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Startup and Venture Investment News August 2, 2025 - IPOs, Mega-Rounds, and Global Growth

.... Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to record deals. Europe is witnessing unprecedented growth in this segment: German startup Helsing raised around €600 million in an investment round led by the Prima Materia fund (an investment company co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek), raising Helsing's valuation to about €12 billion. Thus, Helsing entered the ranks of the most highly valued young companies in the defense sector. The wave of consolidation through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances shows that both startups and corporations are seeking ways to scale and strengthen competitive positions in a rapidly changing ...

How to Choose Promising Companies for Investment in the Russian Market

... financial performance, market position, and external factors such as the economic environment and political risks. The example of Open Oil Market illustrates that even under stringent regulations, it is possible to successfully enter the market and create value for investors. By adhering to these key assessment and analysis principles, investors can identify promising companies and achieve stable returns on their investments in the Russian market.

Six Rules of Warren Buffett

... investment. Here are the principles that Buffett has adhered to throughout his life. While his strategy is notably conservative and faces criticism within the financial world, investors should take these guidelines into consideration. To choose his next investment project, Warren Buffett analyzes: 1. The intrinsic value of a company. This complex concept and its associated evaluation tools are listed first not because they are easily calculable by everyone, but because it is Buffett's hallmark. According to the financial genius himself, this is the primary consideration ...

Investing in Gold: A Solution to Market Uncertainty

... "refuge" for investments, particularly when compared to other precious metals. This brings us to a pertinent question: Can investments in gold be a wise decision in light of the risks and uncertainties currently facing the markets? Gold as an Investment The trends of the gold market are often compared to those of stock markets. Gold is seen as a tool for "preserving" value, while stocks and bonds are regarded as instruments for "generating" value. Stocks and bonds generally perform better in conditions of political stability and a lower degree of external shocks. This is particularly evident when analyzing ...

Diversification of Risks when Investing in Securities

... the best investment options at any given time. This includes considering the risk levels and expected returns for each sector. Only after this analysis should investors proceed with purchasing stocks and allocating funds overall. It is vital that all investment tools collectively provide the investor with maximum returns. If the value of certain securities declines, other segments should either remain stable or, conversely, appreciate in value. For instance, securities can be combined with precious metals, real estate, currencies, and other asset classes. When selecting stocks,...