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Startup and Venture Capital News — August 4, 2025: AI Boom, Mega-Rounds, and Global Expansion
... as market confidence returns. Such flows of “big money” provide the ecosystem with liquidity, fueling new rounds and supporting the growth of promising companies. The return of mega funds and major institutional investors not only intensifies the competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the industry for continued capital influx.
Investment Diversification: Fintech, Climate, Biotech (and Even Crypto) on the Rise
In 2025, venture investments are being distributed across an ...
Venture Capital: A Guide for Investors and Entrepreneurs
... looking for another copy of someone else's business, but something new: a technology, product or service with a clear advantage over competitors. Having patents, proprietary developments, and know-how increases the value of a startup. If a company has a competitive advantage that is difficult to quickly replicate, it becomes much more interesting for investment.
Team and competencies. Venture capitalists often say that they invest money not only in an idea, but also in people. A strong team of specialists ...
How to Value a Business Before Selling or Buying?
... is valued higher.
Market Conditions:
Market Climate. Depending on the current market situation and trends in the industry, the value of a company can vary significantly. For example, during a crisis, buyers tend to adopt more conservative valuations.
Competition. A high level of industry competition can negatively affect business value.
Quality of Management and Team:
Key Employees and Leadership. Having an experienced and competent team can increase business value as it reduces risks for a new owner....
Regulatory Costs: Can the Rise in Gasoline Prices Be Stopped? (FORBES)
... dynamics, which would require lifting sanctions on refinery equipment supplies—a matter outside the jurisdiction of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) and the Ministry of Energy.
A Solution Through the Exchange
Regulators can only enhance competition in the retail fuel market by increasing exchange sales quotas. Currently, gasoline quotas stand at 15% of production, and diesel quotas at 16%. Both should be raised to at least 33%—the minimum threshold at which exchange prices would remain ...
Startup and Venture Investment News — Monday, July 28, 2025: Venture Boom, Record Deals, and IPO Surge
... market. Such streams of "big money" are filling the ecosystem with liquidity, providing fuel for new rounds and supporting the growth of valuations of promising companies.
The return of mega-funds and large institutional investors strengthens competition for the best deals and instills confidence in the industry regarding further capital influx. It is noted that about ten top funds have raised over half of all new capital attracted to the venture industry in the first half of the year. For ...