... Expansion of Venture Capital. The investment boom is covering new markets—from the Gulf States and Southeast Asia to Africa and Latin America—creating their own technological ecosystems. Local Focus (Russia and CIS). Despite constraints, new funds and successful cases are emerging in the region, drawing investor attention to the local market against global trends. The IPO Market is Reviving: An Open Window of Opportunities The initial public offering market has confidently revived after a long hiatus,...

... literacy. In our article, we explore the skills developed through the game and explain how these lessons can be applied in real-world investing and business. Read on to see why Monopoly remains a relevant tool for understanding the basics of financial success. Lessons from the Game of Monopoly for Entrepreneurs and Investors On November 5, 1935, the iconic board game Monopoly hit the shelves, offering lessons that have continued to resonate in the world of business and investing. Created during the ...

... acceleration programs, financing, mentoring and cooperation with large corporations that help startups grow and enter new markets. I will also share my experience working on the Open Oil Market project as part of the IIDF program and consider examples of successful companies such as TimePad, CarPrice and YouDo. The Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) is a leading Russian accelerator and venture fund dedicated to supporting technology startups at various stages of development. Founded in 2013,...

... investments, launching new venture programs, while governments across various countries are increasing support for innovative businesses to keep pace in the global technology race. According to preliminary estimates, the first half of 2025 marked the most successful period since 2021 in terms of total venture capital investment. In North America alone, the volume of investments in startups during this period grew by approximately 87% (to ~$116 billion) compared to the same period last year, primarily due ...

... current trends and events in the world of venture capital, as well as analyze the impact of AI on startups and their future opportunities. Current News in Startups and the Venture Market as of August 9, 2025: Mega Funds, Record Investments in AI, Successful IPOs, M&A Deals, and Global Trends Important for Investors. By early August 2025, the global venture capital market is confidently recovering after several years of downturn. Investors around the world are again actively financing technology ...