... billion at an early stage, with a valuation around $12 billion—an unprecedented appetite from the market for such a young project. Elon Musk’s project xAI announced the closing of a record funding round: approximately $5 billion was raised in equity and another $5 billion in debt financing, providing the startup with immense resources to expand its AI platform and data center infrastructure. According to insider estimates, xAI’s valuation now exceeds $100 billion, placing it among the world's most valuable private firms. Another ambitious player—startup ...

... genetic therapy. The M&A activity is providing venture funds with much-needed exit opportunities and confirming that major players are willing to pay for promising developments that 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 venture divisions, and investment firms are mastering unconventional financing instruments. For example,...

... and concisely explain what the idea of the startup is, what problems it solves, and why it will be successful. The presentation should include information about the team, product, market, business model, and plans for using the funds raised. Venture financing is a powerful tool for the development of startups and technology companies, which helps to attract capital for business growth and scaling. Examples of successful Russian companies such as Ozon, Yandex and Avito show that venture investments can significantly accelerate business development and lead ...

On August 9, 2025, the world of startups and venture capital witnessed a multitude of significant events related to megafunds, artificial intelligence (AI), and initial public offerings (IPOs). With the rapid advancement of technology and a growing interest in startup financing, investors have begun to actively invest in the best ideas and projects that promise high returns. Megafunds, increasingly standing alongside venture funds, are actively supporting innovative startups and participating in major M&A deals, opening ...

... AD Ventures fund to invest in robotics, climate, and medtech projects; Google is forming a new $200 million fund exclusively for AI through Gradient Ventures). Sovereign investors are also becoming more active: governments from the Middle East, Asia, and even Europe are increasingly financing startups directly or through joint funds. Government initiatives—such as the European Scaleup Europe program (a ~€10 billion fund to support rapidly growing tech companies) or specialized funds in India—are injecting additional capital into the ...