... "tigers" (India, Singapore, South Korea) and wealthy Middle Eastern countries (UAE) are ramping up their startup investments. High access to venture financing allows promising companies to scale quickly and achieve a valuation of $1 billion or more. Startup Ecosystem Infrastructure: Hubs, Accelerators, Talent A robust startup ecosystem infrastructure is essential for the emergence of a unicorn—this includes a combination of technology parks, incubators, accelerators, mentors, as well as talent concentration ...

... 134% compared to the previous year). In Europe, a shift in the landscape is becoming apparent: for the first time in a decade, Germany has outpaced the United Kingdom in terms of venture capital investment, indicating a strengthening of continental startup ecosystems. In Asia, the situation is uneven: startup funding in China remains low, while India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf states are attracting increasing amounts of capital. Even local markets (e.g., CIS countries) are trying to catch the new wave ...

... first half of 2025, representing a 134% increase year-over-year). In Europe, there is a reshaping of the landscape: Germany has surpassed the UK for the first time in a decade in terms of venture investments, indicating the strengthening of continental startup ecosystems. In Asia, the situation is heterogeneous: startup financing in China remains weak, while India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf countries are attracting increasing capital. Even local markets (such as CIS countries) are attempting to catch their ...

... new unicorns, which venture funds are betting on the future, and why many startups choose IPOs as their market exit strategy. Startup and Venture Capital News August 2, 2025 — IPOs, Mega Rounds, and Global Growth By early August 2025, the global startup ecosystem continues to show a confident rebound after several years of decline. Venture investors worldwide are once again actively funding technology companies: record capital-raising deals are being made, and startup plans for going public are back ...

... half of 2025, a 134% increase compared to the previous year). In Europe, there is a notable reshaping of the landscape: Germany has surpassed the UK in venture investment for the first time in a decade, indicating a strengthening of the continental startup ecosystems. The situation in Asia is heterogeneous: funding for startups in China remains at a reduced level, while India, Southeast Asia, and Gulf countries are attracting more capital. Even local markets (for instance, CIS countries) are trying to catch ...