... technological ecosystems. Local focus (Russia and the CIS). Despite limitations, new funds and initiatives for developing local startup ecosystems are drawing investor attention to the region. The IPO Wave Gains Momentum: The "Window" for Going Public Remains Open The global market for initial public offerings (IPOs) has confidently revived after a prolonged lull. In Asia, Hong Kong has initiated a new wave of IPOs: in recent weeks, a number of large tech companies have successfully gone public,...

... public companies—from IT giants to retail representatives—are holding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their treasury reserves or starting to accept payment in crypto assets for goods and services. There are also early precedents of companies going public with a considerable "crypto" component to their business. Additionally, some technology firms announce purchasing digital currencies for their balance sheets (following the example of MicroStrategy) as part of a long-term capital preservation ...

... Pre-IPO Investments: Growth Opportunities with Potential For those open to slightly riskier yet high-yield investments, participating in pre-IPO investments may be worth considering. This stage allows investors to acquire shares of companies before they go public, potentially yielding high returns, especially if the company grows and expands its market. An example of such a project in Russia is Open Oil Market —a platform that has already received positive evaluations from Skolkovo experts and has been ...

... of stablecoins and their perceived value (in terms of stability of backing). In recent years, important events have occurred around Circle and the stablecoin industry: Circle's IPO and Stablecoin Legalization. In early 2025, Circle announced plans to go public through an IPO, targeting a valuation of up to $5 billion. The stock placement is expected to take place in spring 2025. This move is seen as a signal of the industry's maturation: stablecoins are increasingly recognized by the traditional financial ...

... of 2025, venture investments in crypto startups surpassed $10 billion (with over $5 billion occurring in June alone—the record month since early 2022). Major investors are also becoming active: for example, crypto holding The Ether Machine plans to go public on Nasdaq through a merger with a SPAC, aiming to raise $1.6 billion backed by Ethereum. This example illustrates the drive of traditional capital to gain access to digital assets. The Return of the IPO Market Following a lull in 2022-2024, the ...