... landscape, creating new opportunities for exits and consolidating market players. Global Expansion of Venture Capital. The investment boom is covering new markets—from the Gulf States and Southeast Asia to Africa and Latin America—creating their own technological ecosystems. Local Focus (Russia and CIS). Despite constraints, new funds and successful cases are emerging in the region, drawing investor attention to the local market against global trends. The IPO Market is Reviving: An Open Window of Opportunities The initial public offering market has confidently revived after a long hiatus, once again providing ...

... a series of weak results and delays in exits, so the average time required to raise a new fund has reached a record 15 months. Many new management teams are experiencing difficulties in sourcing funds, while market leaders easily close mega-funds. Emergence of New Players: Despite the concentration of resources among established VC firms, the venture ecosystem is seeing new participants with unconventional strategies. Major corporations are creating corporate venture arms to invest in relevant technologies: for example, microchip manufacturer Analog Devices has launched the AD Ventures fund to invest in robotics, climate, and medtech startups, while Google, through its Gradient Ventures division, is forming a new $200 million fund focused ...

... demonstrated by the Meta–Scale AI deal, will prompt other tech giants to respond—expect to see new large rounds, partnerships, and acquisitions in the artificial intelligence segment. Simultaneously, a tidal wave of new AI startups will continue to emerge, though only a few will offer truly unique technologies. Venture investors will need to more carefully curate projects amidst market saturation with similar ideation firms. Return of Exits. The thawing of the IPO market and activation of M&A create long-awaited exit points for venture capitalists....

... support of government initiatives, large funds and hubs for developing startups are being established, and an increasing number of regional projects are receiving funding. Gulf states are launching mega-projects to diversify their economies through technology, and local venture funds are emerging as leading investors both in the domestic market and abroad. In Southeast Asia, new "unicorns" are emerging: tech companies in e-commerce, fintech, and logistics are achieving valuations over $1 billion against the backdrop of rapid ...

... continue to be announced weekly, pushing the valuations of promising companies to previously unseen heights. For example, defense technology startup Anduril raised $2.5 billion in its Series G round, doubling its valuation to around $30 billion, while Safe ... ... funding, underscoring the enthusiasm surrounding "safe" AI projects. In total, dozens of new "unicorns" have emerged worldwide in the first six months of 2025 — private companies valued at over $1 billion. Some of them have swiftly ascended ...