... business. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method involves estimating the future cash flows that the business will generate and bringing them to their present value, considering time and risk. This is one of the most widespread and accurate methods of valuation, particularly for companies with predictable cash flows. The Earnings Capitalization method is applied to companies with stable revenues, where profits can be projected into the future. Here, the current profit of the company is divided by a capitalization rate that takes ...

... billion in "dry powder," ready to be deployed as confidence in the market returns. Such powerful flows of "big money" are infusing the ecosystem with liquidity, providing fuel for new rounds and supporting the growth of promising companies' valuations. The return of mega-funds and large institutional investors not only heightens competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the industry for continued capital inflows. Investment Diversification: Fintech, Climate, Biotech ...

... array of sectors—from finance and energy to agrotech and defense. Investors are diversifying their portfolios, making the innovative ecosystem more resilient to overheating in specific industries. Consolidation and M&A: Consolidation of Players High valuations of companies and fierce competition for markets are pushing the startup ecosystem towards consolidation. Major mergers and acquisitions are back in the spotlight, changing the balance of power in the industry. In Southeast Asia, discussions are underway ...

... deep slump—in the second quarter of 2025, venture investments in blockchain projects surpassed $10 billion (the highest since 2022), indicating a gradual return of interest in this direction. Consolidation and M&A Deals: Consolidation of Players High valuations for companies and fierce competition for markets are driving the startup ecosystem toward consolidation. Major mergers and acquisitions are once again coming to the forefront, reshaping the power dynamics in the industry. In Southeast Asia, a potential mega-deal ...

... capital (over $300 billion of "dry powder") ready for investments as market confidence returns. Such flows of "big money" are filling the ecosystem with liquidity, providing fuel for new rounds and supporting the growth of promising companies’ valuations. The return of mega funds and large institutional investors not only intensifies competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the industry’s further capital influx. Investment Diversification: Fintech, Climate, Biotech (and ...