Venture capital plays an important role in the development of startups, helping to attract capital for scaling and entering new markets. This article takes a detailed look at the key stages of venture capital financing, from pre-seed to IPO, and provides practical advice on attracting investors. Learn how to prepare a startup, create a compelling pitch, and gain the support ...

What is a startup? In this video, I, Sergey Tereshkin, talk about my favorite topic, in just 15 minutes. What is a Startup, how is it different from a traditional business, what stages does a startup have, and much more. A startup (from the English start up "to launch") is a temporary organization aimed at finding a new business model. Unlike a classic project, it develops very quickly and is not limited to opening points in one region or even country. If a startup "takes off", it quickly brings good financial results. At the same time, the created model ...

... strategies and principles of selecting companies, and also consider examples of successful and unsuccessful deals with such giants as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in the Russian Federation), Spotify, Flipkart and Dropbox. Let's consider how Accel helps startups grow and conquer new markets by providing financing and strategic support. Accel is one of the world's leading venture capital firms, supporting technology startups at all stages of development. Established in 1983, Accel (formerly known as Accel Partners ) has invested ...

... Diversification In recent years, Sequoia Capital has been expanding its operations beyond the United States, investing in startups in Asia, Europe, and other regions. This strategy enables the firm to diversify its assets and discover promising companies in new markets. Startup Selection Principles Sequoia Capital employs stringent criteria for selecting startups for investment. The selection principles include: Strong Founding Team One of the most critical factors is the founding team, which must possess entrepreneurial ...

... conditions, technology startups, especially those focused on exports or requiring significant resources, have lost their appeal to venture funds. Outflow of Capital and Talent Russia has faced a mass exodus of IT specialists, weakening the potential for new startups to emerge. Coupled with this, restrictions on foreign investments have narrowed access to external financing. Lack of Government Support In times of crisis, government assistance measures remain limited. Unlike other countries with well-established ...