... increase in debt. In the worst case, the borrower may face fines, a requirement to repay the debt early, or litigation with the lender. Interest costs and increased project costs. You have to pay interest and sometimes fees for using money. As a result, a project financed with a loan is more expensive than a self-financed one. High interest rates can “eat up” a significant portion of profits, especially if the business’s profitability is low. You need to carefully calculate the economics: will the project’s ...

... their capital for a single deal). These arrangements allow for a lower entry threshold for a participant and share risks among the group. Stages of startup development: Pre-seed – the very initial stage, when there is only an idea or a prototype. The project may not have a finished product or clients. Financing is often carried out from the founders' own funds, funds from families and friends, or through acceleration programs and grants. The amount of investment is small, the main focus is the development of a minimum viable product (MVP) and verification ...

... access to experts, and opportunities for collaboration with major corporations. Educational Programs and Mentorship The fund conducts training for startups and entrepreneurs, organizing workshops, master classes, and courses on topics such as marketing, finance, project management, and product development. IIDF mentors, including successful entrepreneurs and investors, help participants enhance their business models and avoid common pitfalls. Corporate Programs and Customer Acquisition IIDF actively collaborates ...

... setting new records in the venture market for access to cutting-edge technologies. Fintech and Corporate Finance Back in Focus Following a temporary decline in interest, the fintech sector is experiencing a resurgence. Investors are once again actively financing projects related to digital finance, payments, and next-generation banking services. A notable case is Ramp, a business expense management platform, which saw its valuation soar from $7.6 billion to $16 billion in a matter of months due to a new funding ...

... rapidly reached "decacorn" status (valued at over $10 billion). Industry analysts estimate that since the beginning of the year, more than 40 startups worldwide have surpassed the billion-dollar threshold. Approximately half of all venture financing in the second quarter was directed towards projects in the field of artificial intelligence. However, hype-driven investment is also seen outside of AI: the return of "big money" to the market as a whole is leading to rising valuations in other segments. Notably, even outside of AI, ...