... for investors. The fintech, biotechnology, climate, and defense technologies sectors are actively developing. The number of M&A deals is increasing while the geography of investments expands from the USA and Europe to the Middle East and Asia. In the CIS countries, the startup Open Oil Market is gaining momentum, vying for leadership in the energy segment. Global Startup and Venture Investment News for August 15, 2025: Mega-Rounds in AI, IPO Wave, Growth in M&A Deals, and Successes of Startup Open ...

... 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 ...

... dynamics of major American corporations. In this article, we will explore the factors driving this growth, the potential risks, and its impact on the economy. S&P 500 Reaches Historic Market Capitalization High of $57.3 Trillion: Implications for CIS Investors What Happened The total market capitalization of the S&P 500 has reached a record $57.3 trillion , reaffirming the dominance of the U.S. stock market in the global asset structure. This record is the result of rising share prices of index ...

... heterogeneous: startup funding in China remains weakened, experiencing about a 33% decline year-on-year, while India, Israel, Southeast Asia, and Gulf countries show growth and are attracting increasing amounts of capital. Even local markets, such as CIS countries, are trying to catch their wave of uplift in spite of external constraints. Overall, a new global venture boom is forming, although investors remain selective and cautious in their deals. Below are key events and trends defining the current ...

... the region are witnessing growth in late rounds and upcoming IPOs, reflecting the dynamics of their rapidly developing digital economies. Just in recent weeks, several Indian startups closed funding rounds in the tens and hundreds of millions of dollars,... ... countries now have unprecedented opportunities to attract capital, making the venture market increasingly international. Russia and CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends Active steps are being taken in Russia and neighboring countries to develop their own startup ...