... VC News - Wednesday, June 18, 2025: AI Megadeals and Defense Technologies Drive Venture Market Growth Our new review covers the key events of the venture market in the second half of June. 2025 brings further acceleration of the venture boom: funding rounds worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sectoral diversity of investments, and a revival of the exit market confirm the strengthening of the positive trend. Investors are still actively investing not only in artificial intelligence, but also in other promising areas - from defense technologies to climate innovations....

... leaders in their segments. Growth Trajectory and Scalability Readiness The fund prefers startups that demonstrate a high growth rate and have a clear scaling plan. This is essential for achieving successful financial results and attracting subsequent rounds of investment. Innovative Technologies and Business Models Accel invests in companies leveraging advanced technologies or developing new approaches to business, providing them with competitive advantages in the market. Average Investment Size and Fund Capital ...

... intelligence, cryptocurrencies, healthcare, and biotechnology. The firm seeks to invest in companies with the potential for scaling and creating new markets. Support at All Stages of Growth The firm invests in companies at various stages, from seed investments to later funding rounds. This enables Andreessen Horowitz to accompany startups throughout their lifecycle, providing long-term support. Active Assistance in Management and Development One of Andreessen Horowitz's key features is its provision of active management support ...

... most successful investors in IT companies. Investment projects: Facebook – invested in the early stages, when the company was worth about $10 billion. After the IPO in 2012, the company's value grew to $100 billion. Alibaba – participated in the investment round at the early stages of growth. By the time of the IPO in 2014, the company's value reached $231 billion. Exit: The investor received multiple profits on both projects. For example, investments in Facebook brought in income tens of times more than ...

... necessary data (financial reports, plans, contracts) in the form of a confidential information memorandum. At this stage, the main risks and potential returns are identified. Negotiations and agreements. Interested investors discuss the terms of the round: the amount of investment, company valuation, rights of future shareholders, and other parameters. Term sheets and key documents outlining agreements between the parties are drafted and signed. Investment and issuance of shares. The round typically occurs through the ...