... significant risks. This article aims to assist novice investors in understanding the nuances of IPOs, what to pay attention to, and how to safeguard their investments. Understanding IPOs: Key Information for Investors 1. IPO Stages and Participation Rules In Russia, the IPO process is structured in a specific manner: the company first announces its intention to go public, then declares the price range and date of the offering. Typically, investors have one to two weeks to submit applications. The minimum ...

... Kickstarter or Boomstarter allow businesses to raise funds from many private investors in exchange for early access to a product or other bonuses. Crowdfunding is suitable for projects with high consumer interest. Government Grants and Subsidies. In Russia, there are programs to support small and medium-sized businesses that provide funding on a non-repayable basis. This is an excellent opportunity for startups engaged in innovative developments. Corporate Venture Funds. Large companies create their ...

... oil companies not to raise prices immediately but to stretch the increases over time. Dmitry Gusev, deputy chair of the supervisory board of the "Reliable Partner" association and a member of the expert council for the "Gas Stations of Russia" competition, clarifies that the volume of supply will only rise by a few percent, not by 12-15 percent, since part of the export is under intergovernmental agreements (which must be fulfilled). However, the ban will reduce refinery profitability,...

... one of the world's leading venture capital firms, supporting technology startups at all stages of development. Established in 1983, Accel (formerly known as Accel Partners ) has invested in notable companies such as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in Russia), Spotify, Dropbox, Slack , and Flipkart . In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the history of the fund, its investment strategies, the startup selection process, and the successful and unsuccessful deals that have impacted its reputation ...

... The concessions from the United States turned out to be temporary. The U.S. government reached agreements with the leadership of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which guaranteed to cover the shortfall in oil supply to the market. Along with Russia, these countries cut production by more than one million barrels per day. The agreement allowed for the compensation of losses due to the absence of Iranian oil. Despite the agreement with America, OPEC member states will likely increase their ...