... Capital. The investment boom is reaching new markets—from the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia to Africa and Latin America—creating their own tech ecosystems. Local Focus (Russia and CIS). Despite restrictions, new funds and initiatives are emerging to develop local startup ecosystems that attract investor attention to the region. IPO Wave Continues: The Window to Go Public Remains Open The global IPO market is steadily reviving after a prolonged silence. In Asia, Hong Kong has sparked a new wave of IPOs: in recent weeks, several large tech companies have successfully gone public ...

... an expansion of domestic production (including private label brands and contract brands) reflect trends similar to those in developing economies. International experience indicates high volatility in investments within the dietary supplement segment: ... ... which are frequently above the average for pharmaceuticals due to higher profitability and rapid growth. A recent example is the IPO of biotech Bioversys on the SIX Swiss Exchange—successful access to foreign exchanges by Russian players demonstrates that ...

... accelerators to massive hedge funds focused on tech investments. In Southeast and South Asia, there is a surge in entrepreneurial activity: India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other countries in the region are witnessing growth in late rounds and upcoming IPOs, reflecting the dynamics of their rapidly developing digital economies. Just in recent weeks, several Indian startups closed funding rounds in the tens and hundreds of millions of dollars, and a number of "unicorns" in the region have announced plans to go public. Africa is also seeing ...

... 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 public offering market has revived after a long lull and continues to gain momentum. In Asia, Hong Kong has initiated a new wave of IPOs: several large ...

... direct listings include companies such as Spotify, Slack, and Coinbase, which opted for this route to avoid substantial costs and maintain flexibility when entering the stock market. Key Differences Between Direct Listings and IPOs Capital Raising In an IPO, companies issue new shares and sell them to investors, allowing them to raise capital for further development. This is the primary means of financing growth and expansion. A direct listing does not involve the issuance of new shares, so the company does not receive additional funds. Instead, existing shares become publicly tradable. Role of Underwriters ...