... are also increasing their presence. For instance, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is raising a record fund of about $20 billion, primarily focused on late-stage investments in American AI startups. Industry estimates suggest that funds in the U.S. currently have an unprecedented reserve of "dry powder"—over $300 billion in uninvested capital ready to be deployed as market confidence returns. This influx of "big money" enriches the ecosystem with liquidity, providing fuel ...

... sectors. All of this indicates that venture growth is gradually encompassing the world, including new growth points in emerging economies. The IPO Market: Opportunity Window Opens Again After a two-year lull, the IPO market is reviving, creating new exit opportunities for startups. The Number of IPOs has significantly increased: as of late July, nearly 200 IPOs have taken place in the U.S. stock market since the beginning of the year, up about 80% compared to the same period in 2024. Successful debuts from several ...

... demand, indicating that the market has formed a solid foundation for further growth. Investors note a combination of high trading activity and moderate volatility, which is atypical for periods of such rapid ascent. Many analysts attribute the market's resilience to the increasing share of institutional capital: large funds and companies continue to expand their presence in cryptocurrencies, thereby smoothing price fluctuations. The overall news backdrop remains positive—macro data (such as the ...

... capital to the startup market and the formation of a new wave of venture growth. Venture deals are now encompassing all regions, from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. There is particularly high activity in the U.S. (which accounts for the lion’s share of global investments, a significant portion of which is in the AI sector) and the Middle East (where startup investments in the first half of 2025 reached $2.1 billion, a 134% increase from the previous year)....

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