... brings. Startup and Venture Investment News — Tuesday, June 17, 2025: Fintech Unicorns and the Return of IPOs Revitalize the Market In today’s overview, we present the most relevant events in the venture market as mid-June unfolds. The global startup industry continues its accelerated recovery: fresh multi-million funding rounds and signs of life in the IPO market showcase that the momentum of 2025 is gathering strength. Investors worldwide remain confident and are increasing investments in both artificial intelligence and other promising fields (from fintech to biotech). At the same time, the geography of venture investments is expanding, with the emergence of new funds and strategic ...

... 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. Investors worldwide are actively financing technology startups again, with deals being struck at record levels and plans for companies' IPOs back in the spotlight. Major funds and corporations have resumed substantial investments, launching new venture programs, while governments across various countries ...

... Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi, developed a cloud service for file storage and synchronization. With the support of Y Combinator, Dropbox attracted investments from leading venture capitalists and rapidly grew into a company with millions of users worldwide. Today, Dropbox is a public company, with shares traded on the NASDAQ. Airbnb Founded in 2008, Airbnb also went through the Y Combinator program. The startup offered an innovative way to rent accommodations, changing the landscape of tourism and the hospitality industry. With the help of Y Combinator, Airbnb was able to secure initial investments, develop its product, and expand into international ...

... are attracting billions of dollars. In Southeast Asia and India, new unicorns are emerging, while Africa and Latin America are also attracting significant investments. Such geographical expansion of venture capital heightens competition for promising startups worldwide. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, steps are being taken to develop their own startup ecosystems with an eye on global trends. The state and businesses are launching new funds and support ...

... at different stages of their development, from seed rounds to later stages of financing. This enables the fund to accompany startups throughout their journey to success and support them at all stages of growth. Emphasis on Regional Diversification The ... ... actively invests not only in the U.S. but also in Europe, India, and other regions. This allows it to find promising companies worldwide and diversify its assets. Long-term Partnerships with Founders Accel prefers to build long-term relationships with the ...