..., the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Particularly high activity is observed in the USA (which accounts for the lion's share of global investments, with a significant portion going into the AI sector) and the Middle East (where the volume of investments in startups reached ~$2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 134% increase year-over-year). In Europe, there is a reshaping of the landscape: Germany has surpassed the UK for the first time in a decade in terms of venture investments, indicating ...

... Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. There is particularly high activity in the U.S. (which accounts for the lion’s share of global investments, a significant portion of which is in the AI sector) and the Middle East (where startup investments in the first half of 2025 reached $2.1 billion, a 134% increase from the previous year). In Europe, a restructuring of the landscape is visible: Germany has first overtaken the UK in venture investments in a decade, indicating a strengthening of continental ...

... At the same time, investors are cautiously optimistic: a number of blockchain projects are receiving funding again. For example, the creators of Pi Network have established a $100 million venture fund to support their blockchain ecosystem. Of course, investing in crypto startups remains risky, but the emergence of new funds and products signals a return of confidence in the sector. Large corporations resume the hunt for innovations One of the signs of the market revival has been the increase in the number of large acquisitions ...

... again. For example, the Greek project Centivax attracted €132 million for the development of a universal vaccine, while U.S. biomedical company Altos Labs continues to secure hundreds of millions for research in life extension. Defense Technologies: Investments in startups related to defense and security are growing amidst global geopolitical tensions. Projects in areas such as drones, cybersecurity, space systems, and other related fields are receiving support from both government funds and private investors seeking ...

... deeptech segments (such as semiconductors, quantum computing, and AI for industry). Corporate venture arms are stepping up as well: industrial giants are creating accelerators and funds, banks are financing fintech solutions, and IT holdings are seeking startups for investments in corporate software. This influx of "smart money" signifies that in 2025, promising teams will once again have ample opportunities to secure funding—the competition for the best projects is growing not only among startups but also among ...