... "green" hydrogen – aligning with long-term decarbonization trends. Concurrently, national oil and gas giants (such as Saudi Aramco, Rosneft, etc.) continue to implement strategic initiatives to expand capacities, diversify sales markets, and import substitute equipment. Overall, the financial results of the quarter affirm the resilience of the oil and gas sector and its ability to invest in the future, even amid moderate profit declines. Outlook: Factors to Watch Monetary Policy. Future decisions ...

... industry trends impact the company: how it will be affected by currency fluctuations, interest rates, and demand for its products. In the current environment of high rates and instability, look for companies with stable demand (for example, in the field of import substitution or IT). Additional methods. In the absence of complete information, investors can apply qualified assessment methods: benchmarking with public analogs, scoring (point assessment according to a set of criteria), or consultations with industry ...

... Eastern, Chinese, and European funds, acting as "bridges" between ecosystems. Within Russia, deal sizes remain modest (rarely exceeding a few million dollars), but a steady flow of investments in niche projects aimed at domestic demand and import substitution persists. For venture investors from the CIS, the current global upturn represents a chance to enter new markets: despite restrictions, it is possible to attract international partners, register businesses in friendly jurisdictions, and offer ...

... Company, approximately $80 million was invested in Russian tech startups in H1 2025, which is about 70% more than in the previous year (albeit still a fraction of the global market). Local investors are focusing on projects in artificial intelligence, import substitution, cybersecurity, and B2B services. A new wave of tech entrepreneurs is gradually forming, capable of developing businesses in challenging conditions. The regional venture ecosystem is striving to take advantage of the global upswing to lay ...

... technology companies reached $77.9 million. This figure exceeds the result of the first half of 2024 by 70%, indicating a partial recovery in investment activity. Most of the funds were invested in the IT sector, including artificial intelligence and import substitution projects. Analysis: Despite relatively modest absolute figures, the 70% growth reflects a turning trend after a prolonged downturn. The Russian venture market is beginning to revive, largely owing to transactions involving local investors ...