... connecting suppliers and buyers of fuel. The financial risk for such a project is the need for significant investment in the initial stages to develop the technology and marketing to attract large companies and ensure scaling. 2. Market demand risk Even if a startup develops a unique product, it may face problems in its commercialization. The market may not be ready for a new product, or consumer demand may be lower than expected. This is especially true for projects operating in niche segments or offering fundamentally new solutions. For Open Oil Market, one of the market risks is the reaction of traditional players who ...

... in spring (~$30 billion), more than doubling its share value amid rising demand for AI resources. The success of these debuts is restoring confidence in the public market as an exit mechanism for venture projects. Observing the rising stock prices of new issuers, many late-stage startups are once again considering IPOs as a viable development option, preferring it over additional private rounds. A queue of companies aiming to capitalize on the opened "window" is forming—various sector startups, including those in ...

... connections with potential partners and investors by organizing meetings and events aimed at attracting funding. Support in Intellectual Property Matters Skolkovo provides consultations on intellectual property protection issues, which is crucial for startups developing new technologies and products. The Skolkovo incubator plays a vital role in the development of startups and the promotion of innovations in Russia. Through its support programs, grants, educational events, and tax incentives, Skolkovo helps entrepreneurs ...

... company developing bionic prostheses. Exit: Invested funds are returned through the sale of shares in subsequent investment rounds. Typical exit strategies of business angels: Sale of shares in subsequent rounds - allows you to lock in profits when the startup attracts new investments at a higher valuation. IPO - entering the public market, during which the company's shares become available for free circulation. Sale to a strategic investor - a large company buys a startup to integrate technologies or enter new markets....

... spotlight. Major investors have returned with substantial investments, while authorities are amplifying support for innovations in a bid to keep pace in the technological race. Overall, the positive momentum signals a rebound of private capital in the startup market and the onset of a new phase of venture growth. Venture activity is increasing across all regions. The United States leads, especially in the AI sector, while the Middle East has doubled its investments. Germany has surpassed the UK in deal volume in Europe, and India, ...