... its market capitalization. Myspace Although Accel was not the main investor in Myspace, its investments in this project failed to yield the expected results as the social network quickly lost ground to other platforms like Facebook. How Accel Supports Its Portfolio Companies? Strategic Support and Consultancy The fund's partners actively work with portfolio companies, providing strategic advice on business development, product enhancement, and marketing strategies. Assistance in Attracting Subsequent Investments ...

... economy. I will share my perspective on the current situation and explain why it is particularly important to approach borrowed funds with caution now, focusing on sustainable growth and balancing debt loads. Credit Overheating in Russia: What It Is and Its Implications for Companies and Citizens' Economies What is Credit Overheating? Credit overheating is a situation where the growth rates of lending begin to significantly exceed sustainable indicators of the economy. As a result, companies and individuals start to take ...

... it is not necessarily a cause for celebration. Investors should ponder the intentions of the proposer. In many cases, excessively high dividends are indicative of fraud. Con artists seek to attract as much money as possible before disappearing with it. Experienced investors prefer to invest in shares of companies that adeptly manage their finances. In these cases, profits are sufficient to pay shareholders, facilitate growth, and update the business. Conversely, if a firm distributes all its profits to investors for several years without reinvesting ...

... response, Chinese authorities adopt similar measures (for example, temporarily suspending Boeing supplies). In this scenario, the market experiences short-term shocks, but a complete “decoupling” of the economies does not occur. Nevertheless, many companies are adjusting forecasts: it is already possible to speak of increased investment risks and rising volatility in sectors most sensitive to changes in trade relations. Geopolitical and Tariff Risks The current geopolitical tension in U.S.-China relations significantly heightens ...

... investors and slows down the entry of issuers onto the exchange. Poor Sector Diversification. Currently, a significant portion of capitalization is concentrated in traditional sectors – oil and gas, metals, and the banking sector. The low presence of IT, small business, and innovative companies in the market diminishes its appeal as a source of long-term investments. For private and institutional investors, this translates into heightened risks from sectoral dependency. High Costs and Complexity of IPOs. For issuers, going public involves ...