... with online stores, and processing large payment flows. Rocketbank Rocketbank was originally conceived as a digital bank without physical branches and focused on convenience and ease of use. Despite the project's closure in 2020, it contributed to the development of fintech in Russia by popularizing the concept of a bank without branches. Rocketbank became known for its user-friendly app and fast service. Alfa-Bank (Alfa-Laboratory) Alfa-Bank, one of the largest private banks in Russia, is actively developing its ...

... elevated—just last week, startups collectively raised over $17 billion (approximately 160% more than the previous week). Major deals continue across various sectors: for instance, AI platform Glean secured $150 million at a $7.2 billion valuation, while fintech Aspora attracted $53 million for developing banking services for the global diaspora. New Unicorns Emerging Worldwide: The venture boom is extending beyond traditional hubs. In Latin America, fintech Ualá increased its valuation to about $2.8 billion, becoming a regional leader. The ...

... players are launching record venture funds and increasing investments, once again filling the market with "big money" and enhancing risk appetite. Sector Diversification of Investments. Capital is being directed not only to AI but also to fintech, climate projects, biotechnology, defense developments, and even the crypto sector, broadening market horizons. Consolidation and M&A Deals. A wave of major mergers and acquisitions is reshaping the industry landscape, creating new opportunities for exits and consolidating market players. Global ...

... launching large-scale venture funds and increasing their investments, once again flooding the market with capital and enhancing the appetite for risk. Industry diversification of investments. Venture capital is being directed not only to AI but also to fintech, climate projects, biotechnology, defense developments, and even crypto-startups, broadening market horizons. Consolidation and M&A deals. A wave of large mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments is reshaping the industry landscape, opening new avenues for exits and company scaling. Global ...

... Investors and Mega Funds. Major players are launching record venture funds and increasing investments, refilling the market with capital and enhancing risk appetite. Industry Diversification. Investors are putting money not just into AI but also into fintech, climate projects, biotechnology, defense developments, and even crypto startups, broadening the horizons of the venture market. Consolidation and M&A Deals. A wave of large mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments is reshaping the industry's landscape, opening new opportunities for exits ...