Venture capital plays an important role in the development of startups, helping to attract capital for scaling and entering new markets. This article takes a detailed look at the key stages of venture capital financing, from pre-seed to IPO, and provides practical advice on attracting investors. Learn how to prepare a startup, create a compelling pitch, and gain the support of venture investors to quickly grow and achieve strategic goals. Venture financing is one of the main forms of raising capital...

Discussing why the record stock market prices for gasoline did not impact the export ban and what to expect for prices at gas stations in the near future. Fuel market quotes have been hitting record highs since the beginning of the week, as if the complete ban on gasoline exports introduced just a week ago had never happened. The market did not anticipate a cooling period or a gradual decline in wholesale fuel prices. This suggests that retail prices are unlikely to stabilize anytime soon, having...

... capital growth. Main types of investments There are several main categories of investments, each of which has its own characteristics and risks. Let's consider the most popular ones: Stocks Investing in shares involves buying shares of companies that are traded on stock exchanges. Shares can generate income through dividends or growth in value. For example, Russian companies Sberbank, Gazprom, and Lukoil often attract the attention of investors. Bonds Bonds are debt securities issued by companies or the ...

Sergey Tereshkin's column for the INFO-TECH portal. "Lithium is not the new oil": Why lithium will not replace hydrocarbons? In this article, I analyze the differences between the lithium and oil markets, why lithium is becoming a key resource for battery technologies, but cannot replicate the path of oil in the global economy. What prospects does lithium have, and why is it called "the metal of the future" — read more in my review. The global lithium market is heading towards...

Commentary for "Rossiskaya Gazeta": Experts predict an acceleration in the price growth of diesel fuel by the end of summer, but this increase will not exceed the inflation rate. The article examines the key reasons behind price fluctuations, seasonal factors, and measures that could impact the diesel fuel market. Find out what the market is expecting and how these changes could affect consumers and businesses. The rise in diesel fuel (DT) prices at gas stations this year (2.4%) is currently...