... shares and sell them to investors, allowing them to raise capital for further development. This is the primary means of financing growth and expansion. A direct listing does not involve the issuance of new shares, so the company does not receive additional ... ... a direct listing for more flexible market entry and to ensure liquidity for existing shareholders. Coinbase (2021): A major cryptocurrency exchange that opted for a direct listing to capitalize on the cryptocurrency market's growing popularity and attract ...

... apnea. In general, the health and eco-technologies sectors are gradually catching up with IT in terms of venture financing. Cryptocurrencies: signs of renewed interest After a protracted decline, the digital asset market is starting to revive, which ... ... have been maturing in the depths of the startup environment. New funds and financing instruments for startups Following the growth of startup valuations, the number of new sources of capital is also growing. Large corporations are launching corporate ...

... AI competencies. Additionally, amid rising demand for AI infrastructure, the American cloud provider CoreWeave announced the acquisition of data mining company Core Scientific for $9 billion, aiming to repurpose its data centers (originally built for cryptocurrency mining) for artificial intelligence needs. Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to record deals. Europe is witnessing unprecedented growth in this segment: the German startup Helsing raised about €600 million in an investment round led by the Prima Materia fund (the investment company co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek), elevating Helsing’s valuation to ~€12 billion. As a result,...

... listings. Figma's success has signaled to other unicorns waiting for the right moment to enter the public market. The much-anticipated "window of opportunity" for IPOs has re-emerged, and several highly valued startups with stable revenue growth are already eyeing the public market. For example, cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has filed for an IPO in the U.S., planning to list under the ticker BLSH—marking a significant event for the crypto market amid a resurgence of interest from institutional investors in digital assets. Overall, the revitalization ...

..., though investors are acting selectively — primarily funding infrastructure solutions and financial applications built on cryptocurrencies. The emergence of clearer regulations (for instance, a law regulating stablecoins was passed in the USA this ... ... Asia, there is a surge in entrepreneurial activity: India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other countries in the region are seeing growth in later rounds and upcoming IPOs, reflecting the dynamics of their rapidly developing digital economies. In just the past ...