... they grow projects to a state that is interesting to larger investors. Investment platforms and clubs are relatively new players in the market, uniting groups of investors. Online crowdfunding platforms allow many individuals to chip in small amounts and finance a startup, receiving a share in return. Venture capital investment clubs (offline or online) bring together wealthy private investors who jointly consider deals and often “pool” to invest as a syndicate (several investors pool their capital for a single ...

... startups that are in the product development stage or already have an initial version ready for market testing. The program lasts three months and includes training, mentorship, product development support, and assistance in attracting investments. Financing and Participation Conditions: Startups can receive investments of up to 25 million rubles in exchange for equity. Participants also gain access to experts and mentors who help accelerate business development. Mentorship and Training: Startups work with experienced entrepreneurs and ...

... of the investment market in a country is a key element for unicorn success. In developed ecosystems, a full spectrum of financial players is involved: Private Venture Funds. Classic VC funds (managing the capital of private investors, corporations, and pension funds) are foundational for startup financing. The U.S. has over 3,400 venture firms, which in 2023 engaged in over 13,600 deals totaling $170+ billion. Similarly, dozens of large VC funds focused on the tech sector have emerged in China and India. The maturity of the venture industry is ...

... artificial intelligence, industrial software, cybersecurity, new materials, and space technologies. These sectors are aligned with national projects and government orders, providing direction for corporate venture funds. Results are already apparent: oil and gas companies are financing industrial startups (robotics, digital twins), major IT holdings are launching accelerators for B2B SaaS solutions, and venture divisions of banks are investing in local fintech and regtech products. Simultaneously, an increasing number of Russian teams are seeking ...

... billion rubles for investment in dual-use projects—from drones and artificial intelligence to robotics. PSB is the anchor investor in this fund, also attracting resources from private players; even under sanctions, the market is seeking opportunities to finance priority technologies and nurture its own "unicorns." At the same time, some regional startups are reaching new heights. For instance, the Krasnodar-based food tech project Qummy raised 440 million rubles at a valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO—this case demonstrates the seriousness of technological business ambitions ...