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Startup and Venture Investment News — Wednesday, July 30, 2025: The Boom of AI Investments, Rising IPO Activity, and a Wave of M&A Deals

... a restructuring of the landscape is evident: in 2025, Germany surpassed the UK in venture capital investment for the first time in a decade, signaling growth in continental ecosystems. Meanwhile, the dynamics in Asia are uneven — in China, startup financing has dropped to multi-year lows, while India and Southeast Asia continue to attract significant capital. Even local markets, such as those in the CIS, are eager to catch the new wave of growth despite external constraints. The overall picture ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Tuesday, August 5, 2025: IPO Wave, Mega Deals, and the Global Venture Capital Race

... initiatives; governments in various countries are increasing their support for innovation, striving not to fall behind in the global technology race. According to preliminary data, the first half of 2025 has become the most successful period for venture financing since 2021. In North America alone, investment volume during this period increased by approximately 87% (to ~$116 billion) compared to the same period last year, largely due to mega deals in the artificial intelligence sector. Overall, this ...

Who is a business angel?

... not only financial support, but also share their experience, connections and knowledge, helping the startup develop and grow. Characteristics and role of a business angel Business angels play an important role in the startup ecosystem, as they provide financing at a stage when traditional sources, such as banks, may not offer lending due to the high level of risk. Business angels, as a rule, have entrepreneurial experience, which they can use to support a startup not only with money, but also with ...

B2B Marketplaces in Russia: How They Help Businesses Grow

... platform. Financial Support The platform provides options for deferrals and credit, which is especially important in agriculture, where seasonality significantly affects procurement cycles. Поле РФ helps maintain uninterrupted supplies and addresses financing issues. Transparency and Reliability of Deals The agricultural sector often faces risks in supply chains, and Поле РФ minimizes these risks by offering only verified suppliers and transparent deal conditions. Авито Бизнес: A ...

An expert listed the benefits of reducing fuel excise taxes.

... production and sale of petroleum products and stop the rise in prices, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the fuel marketplace "Open Oil Market" (Skolkovo resident), who spoke with RIA Novosti. The Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Finance will work on existing and additional measures to maintain the profitability of oil refining, said Pavel Sorokin, first deputy minister of energy, on Wednesday. "To stop the rise in prices, not only prohibitions are needed, but also measures ...