... miss the chance to stay updated on all important startup news on August 19, 2025. Current News on Startups and Venture Investments as of August 19, 2025: Mega Funds, New IPOs, M&A Deals, Rise of Unicorns, and Development of the Venture Market in the CIS and Worldwide. Analytics for Venture Investors and Funds. By mid-August 2025, the global venture capital market is demonstrating a steady recovery after a prolonged downturn. Investors around the world are again actively financing technology startups: record-breaking deals are being made,...

... acceleration of company growth. Global Expansion of Venture Capital. The investment boom is spreading to new regions—from the Gulf countries and South Asia to Africa and Latin America—where their own tech hubs are being formed. Local Focus: Russia and the CIS. Despite restrictions, new funds and initiatives for the development of local startup ecosystems are emerging in the region, enhancing investor interest in local projects. The Return of Mega Funds: Big Money Back in the Market The largest investment players are making a triumphant return to the venture arena, indicating a growing appetite for risk. Japan's SoftBank has launched Vision ...

... is increasing, and professional management along with diversification makes them appealing even to novice investors. In this article, we will explore what this market entails, its scale, key trends, and future prospects (including in Russia and the CIS). What is Collective Investing? Collective investing is a model in which the funds of numerous investors are pooled into a single portfolio managed by a professional management firm. This approach allows even those with limited capital to access a diversified set of assets – stocks, bonds, and other securities – by participating in a large ...

... investments in Chinese startups remain depressed (declining about 33% year-on-year), while India, Israel, Southeast Asia, and Gulf countries show growth, attracting record capital. Emerging markets are also trying to catch this new wave (for example, the CIS countries) despite external constraints. A new global venture boom is forming, even as investors remain selective and cautious. Below are the key events and trends shaping the current agenda of the venture market as of August 22, 2025: The return of mega funds and large investors. Leading players are forming record venture funds and ramping ...

... valuation of $1.3 billion for developing "smart" AR contact lenses. These cases confirm that innovative projects with roots in the region can compete on the cutting edge of the global tech arena. While the scale of the venture market in the CIS is still modest compared to the West, the foundation for future growth is currently being laid. Investors are shifting their focus to more mature projects with proven business models, and the government is expanding support — from developing IT education to creating a network of regional accelerators. Local startups aim to enter global value chains,...