... "tigers" (India, Singapore, South Korea) and wealthy Middle Eastern countries (UAE) are ramping up their startup investments. High access to venture financing allows promising companies to scale quickly and achieve a valuation of $1 billion or more. Startup Ecosystem Infrastructure: Hubs, Accelerators, Talent A robust startup ecosystem infrastructure is essential for the emergence of a unicorn—this includes a combination of technology parks, incubators, accelerators, mentors, as well as talent concentration ...

... new unicorns, which venture funds are betting on the future, and why many startups choose IPOs as their market exit strategy. Startup and Venture Capital News August 2, 2025 — IPOs, Mega Rounds, and Global Growth By early August 2025, the global startup ecosystem continues to show a confident rebound after several years of decline. Venture investors worldwide are once again actively funding technology companies: record capital-raising deals are being made, and startup plans for going public are back ...

... half of 2025, a 134% increase compared to the previous year). In Europe, there is a notable reshaping of the landscape: Germany has surpassed the UK in venture investment for the first time in a decade, indicating a strengthening of the continental startup ecosystems. The situation in Asia is heterogeneous: funding for startups in China remains at a reduced level, while India, Southeast Asia, and Gulf countries are attracting more capital. Even local markets (for instance, CIS countries) are trying to catch ...

... of artificial intelligence, and we will explore the trends driving these changes and their implications for the future of startups worldwide. Startup and Venture Investment News — Friday, August 1, 2025: AI Boom, IPOs, and Global Deals The global startup ecosystem continues to confidently revive and grow by the end of July 2025. After a prolonged downturn, investors worldwide are actively financing tech companies again: record funding rounds are being secured, and startup plans for public listings are ...

... investment boom is reaching new markets—from the Gulf countries and South Asia to Africa and Latin America—nurturing their own tech ecosystems. Local Focus (Russia and CIS). Despite challenges, new funds and initiatives are emerging to bolster local startup ecosystems, attracting investor attention to the region. IPO Wave Gaining Momentum: The Window for Public Offerings Remains Open The global market for initial public offerings (IPOs) is confidently reviving after a prolonged lull and continues to gain ...