... valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles as it prepares for an IPO—this case demonstrates the seriousness of even local initiatives. Additionally, in Kazakhstan, a state fund named Qazaqstan Venture Group was established with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups. In July 2025, Russia also relaxed regulations for foreign investors: they were allowed to acquire stakes in domestic companies and smoothly repatriate funds. These steps are aimed at stimulating international investments and more closely integrating the local ...

... capital influx (primarily from “friendly” countries). While the absolute volumes of venture investments in the region remain modest, they are steadily increasing. According to the Russian Venture Company (RVC), approximately $80 million was invested in Russian technology startups from January to June 2025 — about 70% more than the previous year (though this is still trivial compared to the global market). Local investors are focusing on projects in AI, import substitution, cybersecurity, and B2B services. Gradually, a new wave of tech entrepreneurs ...

... America. North America shows particularly high dynamics, accounting for up to 70% of global investments, a significant portion of which is directed toward the AI sector. Meanwhile, the Middle East is experiencing a real surge, with investments in regional startups reaching ~$2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, a 134% increase compared to the previous year. Europe is witnessing a landscape reshaping: Germany has surpassed the UK in terms of venture investments for the first time in a decade, reflecting the strengthening of continental startup ecosystems....

... valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO — this case demonstrates the seriousness of even local initiatives. Furthermore, a state fund called Qazaqstan Venture Group has been established in Kazakhstan with a size of $1 billion to support AI startups. In July 2025, Russia also eased regulations for foreign investors: they were once again allowed to acquire stakes in domestic companies and freely withdraw invested funds. These measures aim to revitalize international investments and integrate the local venture ...

... valuation of ~2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO—this case demonstrates the seriousness of even regional initiatives. Additionally, a government fund, Qazaqstan Venture Group, was established in Kazakhstan with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups. In July 2025, Russia also eased regulations for foreign investors: they were allowed to acquire shares in domestic companies and freely withdraw funds. These steps are aimed at reviving international investments and integrating into the global venture capital ...