... at a valuation of around 2.4 billion rubles, preparing for an IPO—this case demonstrates the seriousness of ambitions in the regions. In Kazakhstan, the state fund Qazaqstan Venture Group was established with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups. Additionally, in July 2025, the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree that effectively simplified the rules for foreign investors: they are once again allowed to acquire shares of Russian companies and freely withdraw funds. This step is designed to invigorate ...

... with much-anticipated opportunities to profitably realize their investments. AI Investments Reach New Records Investment in artificial intelligence continues to set new highs. Following a series of mega-rounds in 2024, the trend has only intensified in 2025. A prime example is AI solutions startup Glean, which raised $150 million just nine months after its previous round, doubling its valuation to $7.2 billion. Even more impressive is Anysphere—creators of an AI assistant for programmers who received a $900 million investment offer at ...

... market. We will also explore how mega funds influence the dynamics of venture funds and which startups have the chance to become unicorns in this rapidly changing environment. What challenges and opportunities await in the world of venture investments in 2025? Find out in our article. Current Startup and Venture Market News as of August 8, 2025: Mega Funds, Record Investments in AI, Successful IPOs, New Unicorns, and Global Trends As of early August 2025, the global venture capital market is firmly recovering after several years of decline....

... with liquidity, providing resources for new rounds and supporting the growth of promising companies’ valuations. AI Mega-Rounds and a New Wave of "Unicorns." The artificial intelligence sector remains the primary driver of the venture surge in 2025, demonstrating record funding volumes for startups. New mega-rounds of investment are announced every week. For example, Canadian startup Cohere raised $500 million at a valuation of $6.8 billion. Additionally, OpenAI secured around $8.3 billion in funding, elevating its valuation to a staggering ...

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the startup and venture capital markets are seeing a significant increase in attention to AI deals, defense technologies, and fund ecosystems. Investors are increasingly looking for new opportunities, and startups are offering innovative solutions to tech companies. The expected growth in funding for deeptech and AI startups ...