... 5-7 years, or even more. During this time, the investor's money is tied to the fate of one company without the ability to quickly exit, unless someone wants to buy out the share. Dilution. If a startup is growing successfully, it will likely need new rounds of investment. With each new round, the stake of the initial investors is diluted, that is, it decreases in percentage terms, since new shares are issued. For example, you owned 10% of the company, but after raising a large round, you may end up owning 5%,...

... rounds and supporting the growth of promising companies. The return of mega funds and large institutional investors not only intensifies competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the sector regarding further capital inflows. Record Rounds and New "Unicorns": Investment Boom in AI The AI sector remains the primary driver of the 2025 venture renaissance, setting records for funding volumes. Investors are eager to stake their claims in AI leaders, directing colossal funds toward promising projects. For instance,...

... supporting the growth of valuations of promising companies. The return of mega funds and large institutional investors not only increases competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the industry regarding continued capital inflow. Mega Rounds and New “Unicorns”: Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector continues to be the main driver of the current venture boom, demonstrating record financing volumes. Investors are allocating colossal amounts of money to the most promising projects, raising ...

... Companies Strategic Consulting and Management Sequoia Capital partners are actively involved in managing portfolio companies, providing guidance on business development, customer acquisition, and product improvement. Assistance in Securing Follow-On Investment Rounds The fund has extensive connections with investors and venture capitalists, enabling it to assist startups in attracting subsequent funding rounds. Network Access Sequoia Capital provides its portfolio companies with access to a vast network of ...

... special fund of INR 5 billion (≈$58 million) to support space startups and another venture fund of INR 10 billion for new space technologies. Israel , categorized by analysts as part of the Asian market, marked growth: in the second quarter, the investment volume there reached two-year highs, largely due to significant rounds in cybersecurity (for instance, the Israeli company Cato Networks secured $359 million for the development of cloud AI security systems). In Southeast Asia, the situation is mixed: late-stage funding has slightly revived after a lull, while early-stage ...