On June 17, 2025, the world of startups and venture investments witnessed numerous significant events. The fintech sector saw the emergence of new unicorns, continuing the trend of capital influx. Venture funds have ramped up their activities, and IPOs have made a strong return to ...

... market. We will also explore how mega funds influence the dynamics of venture funds and which startups have the chance to become unicorns in this rapidly changing environment. What challenges and opportunities await in the world of venture investments in 2025? Find out in our article. Current Startup and Venture Market News as of August 8, 2025: Mega Funds, Record Investments in AI, Successful IPOs, New Unicorns, and Global Trends As of early August 2025, the global venture capital market is firmly recovering after several years of decline....

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the startup and venture capital markets are seeing a significant increase in attention to AI deals, defense technologies, and fund ecosystems. Investors are increasingly looking for new opportunities, and startups are offering innovative solutions to tech ...

... PSB Bank venture fund was announced with partners (volume ~12 billion rubles) to finance dual-purpose projects (drones, AI, robotics, etc.). A state fund, Qazaqstan Venture Group, valued at $1 billion, has been established in Kazakhstan to support AI startups in Central Asia. In July 2025, rules for foreign investors in Russia were relaxed: they are now allowed to buy stakes in domestic companies and freely withdraw capital. This should invigorate the influx of foreign capital and integrate the local venture market into global processes....

... Leap in Crypto Investments: How Leading Funds are Shaping the Future Landscape of the Blockchain Market As the blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) industries accelerate their growth, major venture capital funds are increasingly investing in startups capable of transforming the technological and financial landscape. A recent report from DropsTab dated May 2, 2025, highlights a series of high-profile funding rounds completed by funds such as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Paradigm, Multicoin Capital, YZi Labs, DWF Labs, Blockchain Capital, Polychain, Framework Ventures, 1kx, Mechanism Capital, Maelstrom, and ...