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Startup & VC News - Wednesday, June 18, 2025: AI Megadeals and Defense Tech Fuel Venture Market Growth

... develop and implement modern AI systems (requiring powerful computing resources, equipment, and the best people). xAI is already valued at around $80 billion, while its rival OpenAI is reportedly targeting up to $40 billion at a potential valuation of around ... ... instruments: on June 18, trading in the first exchange-traded crypto ETF (for the XRP token) will start on the Toronto Stock Exchange. At the same time, investors are cautiously optimistic: a number of blockchain projects are receiving funding again. ...

Startup and Venture Capital News - Friday, July 25, 2025: Record AI Rounds, Crypto IPO Boom, and Venture Consolidation

... billion Again The return of big money to the market is leading to the emergence of new "unicorns"—private companies valued at over $1 billion. A recent example from the AI sector: the startup Reka AI raised $110 million from tech giants Nvidia ... ... notable IPOs from fintech companies Circle and Chime have become indicators of the revival of startup activity on the stock exchange. This positive momentum is encouraging other companies to take advantage of the newly opened "window of opportunity" ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Friday, August 22, 2025: Major Investments in AI, New Unicorns, M&A Wave, and IPO Revival

... boom has generated a wave of new "unicorns." According to some estimates, around 500 private AI companies are now valued at over $1 billion (with a total valuation approaching $2.7 trillion), about 100 of which were founded after 2023. Furthermore,... ... industry is seeking to take advantage of the emerging "window": fintech company Circle went public, and cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has filed for a listing with a target valuation of about $4 billion. This wave of IPOs is critically important ...

Energy Sector News – Monday, August 11, 2025: West Lowers Oil Price Ceiling, Brent Stabilizes Below $70, Europe Replenishes Gas Supplies

... fuel prices at gas stations continue to climb, although the pace of price growth has noticeably decreased compared to the peak values of June. To stabilize the situation, the government is employing budgetary support mechanisms. Oil refineries (refineries) ... ... gas (LNG) from the U.S., Qatar, and other exporting countries provide relative stability in gas prices within Europe: current exchange quotations remain significantly below the peaks observed in 2022–2023. The energy geography of gas supplies to Europe ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Tuesday, July 29, 2025: The Race for AI Investments, a New Wave of IPOs, and Global Expansion of Venture Capital

... US and Europe, the situation is also improving: the recent debut of fintech "unicorn" Chime on the New York Stock Exchange saw stock rise more than 30% on its first trading day, solidifying the company's valuation at around $15 billion. This ... ... — from developing IT education to creating a network of regional accelerators. Local startups are striving to enter global value chains, relying on strong competencies in high-tech niches (AI, big data, cybersecurity, etc.). Despite all the challenges,...