... distributed across an increasingly broad range of industries, moving beyond artificial intelligence alone. After last year's slowdown, there is a noticeable revival in fintech: major rounds are occurring not only in the U.S. but also in Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. A significant revival of major deals in financial technologies is highlighted by the recent $820 million raised by New York-based platform iCapital through a consortium of investors, at a valuation exceeding $7.5 billion—signaling renewed interest in the sector. Concurrently, there is a boom in “green” ...

... receiving funding. Gulf countries are launching mega-projects to diversify economies through technology, while local venture funds are becoming leading investors both in domestic markets and abroad. Southeast Asia is seeing new "unicorns" emerge: technological companies in e-commerce, fintech, and logistics are achieving valuations exceeding $1 billion amid the robust growth of the digital economy and expanding audiences. India and Indonesia are also experiencing a surge in venture activity: in ...

... (USA, fintech) has raised $500 million in investments (valuation has increased to ~$22.5 billion). These and other recent mega deals have sharply increased the valuations of many companies. In the first half of 2025 alone, several dozen new unicorns emerged, with some quickly achieving "ultra-unicorn" status (valued over $5 billion). Record inflows of capital into AI, fintech, biotech, and other promising niches confirm a return of investor confidence in high-growth potential technologies. The Return of Mega Funds: Big Money Back in the Market The largest investment players are triumphantly returning to the venture arena, signaling a new increase in risk appetite. Japan's SoftBank, after a period of inactivity, is once again ...

... distributed across an increasingly broad range of sectors, going beyond just artificial intelligence. After last year's decline, there is a notable revival in fintech: large rounds are taking place not only in the U.S. but also in Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. At the same time, the boom in "green" technologies continues: funds are eagerly financing climate projects—from renewable energy and electric transportation to innovative nuclear developments. For instance, Swiss startup Climeworks secured $162 million for the development of direct CO 2 ...

... dollars, sectoral diversity of investments, and a revival of the exit market confirm the strengthening of the positive trend. Investors are still actively investing not only in artificial intelligence, but also in other promising areas - from defense technologies to climate innovations. At the same time, the geography of venture investments is expanding, and the emergence of new funds and strategic partnerships injects additional optimism into the market. Below is a detailed digest of the latest news and trends shaping the venture market today: The AI investment race is picking up speed: Elon Musk's xAI is in ...