... format depends on the further action plan. You can: Become a business angel, directly investing in startups you like. This path requires active involvement: you will have to independently search for projects, understand them, negotiate and support the deal. Invest in a venture fund as a limited partner (LP). Some funds attract funds from wealthy individuals. In this case, professional fund managers select startups themselves, and you receive a share in the portfolio. The entry threshold for funds is high,...

... participate in deals alongside large venture funds or well-known investors. Joint participation reduces the burden on any one participant and provides access to the experience of more seasoned colleagues. Moreover, larger investors often achieve better deal terms. Investing via pre-IPO funds. If one lacks the ability to assess a company independently, investing in specialized PIFs or late-stage funds can be beneficial. This provides ready expertise and diversification across several deals. Be sure to consider fees ...

... Unicorns: Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector in 2025 has become a major magnet for venture capital, setting new records for funding amounts. Just in the first half of the year, unprecedented rounds have occurred, raising the bar for investment generosity to a new level. Among the largest deals this year: SoftBank & OpenAI: A consortium of investors led by SoftBank invested approximately $40 billion in AI developer OpenAI . This marks the largest private funding ever in the history of the tech sector, cementing OpenAI’s status as a ...

... 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 and consolidation of companies. Global Expansion of Venture Capital. The investment boom is reaching new markets—from the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia to Africa ...

... cybersecurity inspires confidence in the continued development of the industry, but funds are paying increased attention to diversification and risk management. If the current momentum persists, the second half of 2025 could see further growth in the number of deals and investment volumes, though the key priority will remain the quality of this growth and the long-term sustainability of startups.