... assets, apart from the funds raised. It acts as a "blank check" company with the aim of identifying a private company for merger. Once capital is raised, SPAC has a limited timeframe (usually 18-24 months) to find a company for merging. If no deal is reached within this period, funds are returned to investors, and the SPAC is dissolved. How does the process of going public through a SPAC work? Formation of the SPAC and capital raising A SPAC is formed by a group of sponsors, usually consisting ...

..., a total quota increase of approximately 548,000 barrels per day is expected (higher than the original plan), and a similar increase is likely to occur in September. Recently, the joint monitoring committee of OPEC+ confirmed its commitment to the deal and readiness to increase production to prevent shortages in the fall – these signals are moderating further price rallies. As a result of these cumulative factors, the oil market remains relatively balanced. Brent has settled in the $68-70 per ...

... leading venture funds that actively supports technology startups at all stages of development. In this article, we will look at the history of the fund, its investment strategies, the process of selecting companies, as well as successful and unsuccessful deals with giants such as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in the Russian Federation), Airbnb, Coinbase and Slack. We will analyze how a16z helps startups grow and conquer new markets by providing financing and strategic support. Andreessen Horowitz ...

... There is no single platform with market prices, and the prices listed on websites are often quite vague. Therefore, the next step is for the consumer to conduct phone research, negotiate with traders, and try to get the best pricing terms. Since each deal involves several million rubles, this work is often carried out by owners and top management in small companies. And this is where the most qualified business resources are spent. But the process doesn’t end at agreeing on supply terms. The ...

Sergey Tereshkin's column for the VGUDOK publication. The article discusses the impact of the OPEC+ deal on the transportation of oil and petroleum products via Russian Railways (RZD) networks. In the first half of 2024, cargo volumes decreased by 1.1% to 104.4 million tons, which is attributed to the reduction in oil production in Russia under the ...