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Startup and Venture Investment News - August 11, 2025: Megafunds, AI Rounds, and IPOs

... long-awaited IPO, raising about $1.5 billion with a valuation between $15 and $20 billion. Figma’s shares started with strong growth, confirming high investor demand for tech companies. Several notable startups — including payment service Stripe, the social platform Reddit, and the Indian e-commerce project Meesho — have already filed applications or are actively preparing for an IPO in the second half of 2025. All of this signals that the “window” for IPOs remains open longer than many expected, and the market is poised to absorb new offerings....

How to Attract Investment for Your Startup: Practical Tips for Founders

... Developed Business Plan. Weak detail in the business plan or the absence of critical sections can give the impression that the project is not sufficiently prepared. Ignoring Competitors. Underestimating competition or lacking market analysis could show ... ... campaign in advance. Startup C obtained a government grant thanks to an innovative development that could bring significant social and economic benefits. Attracting investments is a complex process that requires thorough preparation and understanding ...

Startup and Venture Investment News - Sunday, August 3, 2025: New IPOs, Record Investments, and M&A Deals

... revenue for 2024 was $749 million) with a market capitalization of about $15–20 billion. Figma's shares started trading on a positive note, confirming high investor demand for tech IPOs. A number of well-known startups (including payment service Stripe, social platform Reddit, and Indian e-commerce project Meesho) have already filed applications or are gearing up for an IPO, signaling that the IPO window remains open. Mega Rounds and New Unicorns: Investments Break Records The artificial intelligence sector remains the primary driver of the venture ...

Startup and Venture Investment News for August 10, 2025: AI Mega Funds, Fintech Revival, Record M&A, IPO Wave, and Local Initiatives

... billion (with revenue of $749 million in 2024) at a valuation of around $15–20 billion. Figma shares opened with confident growth, confirming high investor demand for technology offerings. Several well-known startups—including payment platform Stripe, social network Reddit, and Indian e-commerce project Meesho—have already filed applications or are preparing to go public in the second half of 2025. All this signals that the "window" for IPOs remains open longer than many expected, and the market can absorb new listings. Even the crypto ...

Gaming Industry and NFTs

... an imposition of new monetization at the expense of gameplay. Announcements about NFT integration often receive sharp criticism; for instance, a video announcement from Ubisoft regarding Quartz garnered tens of thousands of dislikes on YouTube. Some project authors, sensing negative feedback, backed away from their plans to add tokens — notably, the developers of "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2" canceled their NFT initiative just days after fan protests on social media. On the other hand, Play-to-Earn games have developed their own audience, who view the possibility of earning as part of the gaming experience. In several low-income countries, communities of gamers have emerged who regard participation in ...