... 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 technologies and nurture its own "unicorns." At the same time, some regional startups are reaching new heights. For instance,...

... with the possibility that the startup will not be able to achieve positive cash flow and will become unprofitable. Since startups often operate in a highly competitive market and use innovative technologies, they may face a lack of funds or failure to attract additional investment. An example is Open Oil Market, a startup in the field of oil products trading, which aims to make the market more transparent and efficient. The company is developing an online platform connecting suppliers and buyers of fuel. The financial ...

... that could diversify the issuer base. As long as the costs and risks of issuance remain high, many companies prefer to seek capital off-market or delay IPOs. Regulatory Barriers. Political and sanction pressures have complicated the return of foreign investments to the Russian market. While attracting foreign capital is not the focus of plans, the lack of international financing creates a greater burden on domestic resources. Moreover, investors pay attention to the stability of regulations: any sudden changes in taxation or trading restrictions ...

... prospects. Despite numerous controversies, the platform remains highly profitable. Those who invested in it during its inception have become billionaires and continue to grow their wealth. Why Invest in Facebook In the near future, Facebook intends to attract no less than $1 billion in investments, aimed at launching its own digital currency, which will serve as a form of collateral. The funds are expected to be raised through venture capital firms. Developers plan to index the social network’s tokens to a basket of foreign currencies ...

... payments that coincide with increased profits and dividend payouts. Potential investors should also be aware that majority shareholders, holding over 50% for more than a year, are exempt from tax payments. This relief has been introduced to enhance the attractiveness of investing in domestic companies. How to Choose the Right Company for Investment Identifying firms capable of providing high dividends can be based on several criteria: The company's profitability. Attention should be paid to the annual revenue of the ...