... instance, talents and projects from CIS countries) with a footprint in global markets is crucial. Overall, the news on startups and venture investments as of July 28, 2025, reflects a renewed interest in innovation, underpinned by a pragmatic approach to financing. Venture investors and entrepreneurs are demonstrating a willingness to collaborate: the former are ready to provide capital to promising projects, while the latter are showing real progress in technology development. The current situation allows for cautious ...

... contributions to growth coming from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Africa: the volume of startup financing reached ~$1.35 billion over the 6 months of 2025 (up 78% year-over-year); record deals have been recorded in Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya. Latin America: venture financing in the region increased by 16% in the second quarter of 2025 (quarter-over-quarter), with Mexico surpassing Brazil in investment volumes for the first time since 2012, thanks to major rounds (e.g., fintech Klar raised $170 million). In Europe,...

... and initiatives; governments in various countries are increasing their support for innovation, striving not to fall behind in the global technology race. According to preliminary data, the first half of 2025 has become the most successful period for venture financing since 2021. In North America alone, investment volume during this period increased by approximately 87% (to ~$116 billion) compared to the same period last year, largely due to mega deals in the artificial intelligence sector. Overall, this ...

... evidenced by New York-based platform iCapital, which raised $820 million from a consortium of investors at a valuation exceeding $7.5 billion, signaling renewed interest in the sector. At the same time, there is a boom in "green" technologies: venture funds are eagerly financing climate projects—from renewable energy and electric transport to innovative nuclear technologies. For instance, Swiss startup Climeworks secured $162 million to further the development of direct CO₂ capture technology from the atmosphere ...

... multi-billion-dollar deals in this area). Crypto and Web3 projects, having endured a significant slump, are beginning to recover — venture investments in blockchain startups exceeded $10 billion in the second quarter of 2025 (the highest since 2022). Thus, the venture market demonstrates maturity and breadth: capital is now distributed across various sectors — from finance and energy to agrotech and defense. Investors are diversifying their portfolios, making the innovation ecosystem more resilient to the overheating of individual sectors. Consolidation and M&A Deals: Major Players Are Scaling Up High company valuations ...