... horizons. Consolidation and M&A deals. A wave of major mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments is reshaping the industry landscape, opening up new opportunities for exits and company consolidations. Global expansion of venture capital. The investment boom is reaching new markets around the world, forming their own technology ecosystems. Local focus: Russia and the CIS. Despite restrictions, new funds and initiatives are being launched to develop local startup ecosystems, attracting investor attention to the region. IPO Market Revitalized: "Window of Opportunity" for Listings Remains Open The global primary ...

... expand access to funding for startups and demonstrate investors’ belief in the long-term growth of the market. Russia and the CIS: Local Trends Against the Background of a Global Rise Against the backdrop of a global venture boom, Russia and neighboring ... ... their own startup ecosystem dynamics. Limited access to Western capital and sanctions barriers are holding back the inflow of investment, but government agencies and local businesses are looking for new ways to support innovation. At the St. Petersburg ...

... market horizons. Wave of consolidation and M&A deals. Major mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments are reshaping the industry landscape, opening new opportunities for exits and scaling companies. Global expansion of the venture market. The investment boom is reaching new regions—from the Gulf countries and South Asia to Africa and Latin America—forming their own technological ecosystems. Local focus: Russia and the CIS. Despite constraints, new funds and initiatives are emerging to develop local startup ecosystems, drawing investors' attention to the region. Return of Mega Funds: Large Money Back on the Market The largest investment players are triumphantly returning ...

... received a valuation of around $1.5 billion, becoming a new "unicorn" in the region. In the UAE and Qatar, funds are being established for investments in fintech, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure projects. The venture market in the CIS is also reviving: local funds and corporations are beginning to invest more actively in their startups, and the state is launching targeted initiatives. For instance, in Russia, the creation of a specialized fund worth several billion rubles is being discussed with participation from the Center for Unmanned Systems ...

... Emirates have created favorable conditions for the industry: Dubai has a specialized regulator (VARA) and a cryptocurrency business licensing system, attracting major blockchain companies to the region. Saudi Arabia and other states in the region are investing in blockchain projects and infrastructure, eager to keep pace in the new technological race. Russia and CIS: In Russia, a ban on the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment is still in effect (in place since 2021), and authorities plan to introduce significant fines for transactions in digital currencies starting in 2026 (for individuals — starting ...